Why Has EA Prompted for a Huge FC 26 Xbox Discount?

EA has implemented an impressive price drop for EA FC 26 on Xbox, with both Ultimate and Standard editions being discounted. The Ultimate Edition is available for £59.99, down from £99.99, and the Standard Edition is available for £55.99 after a 20 per cent deduction.

Both Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S versions of the game are discounted and can be found on the Xbox digital store. However, what has prompted EA FC to take such a decision, that too just after the launch of the game? And how have the fans reacted?

FC 26 Xbox Discount: What Has Happened?

Following the game's release, the price dropped, underscoring the challenges EA is having keeping players. Just around 30,000 gamers have been playing EA FC 26 on PC on average lately, compared to over 100,000 when it launched just a few weeks ago. This demonstrates unequivocally the difficulties in maintaining long-term interest, especially for a top football team.

How Fans Have Reacted to the FC 26 Xbox Discount?

Community discussions reveal concerns about the amount of online stability, the balance of gameplay, and the number of new features. EA has promised updates and patches over the next few weeks, which may improve the experience for current and returning players. Here's what they are saying:

This fan has revealed the real reason behind this huge discount by saying, "Steam playerbase is down 25% in the first 3 weeks of full release, not surprised it's getting discounts."

On the other hand, this fan recalls what happened last time: “This happens almost every year. It happened with FC25.”

Meanwhile, this fan is waiting for more discounts. The discounted price for EA FC 26 allows joining the game at a lower price, which will help attract both new and existing players. The discount may create short-term playability, but successful long-term retention is going to come down to updates and some other gameplay improvements, balance, and any issues related to online stability for player retention. Meanwhile, you can check out the Pepsi x EA Sports FC 26 promo rewards on our website.