Electronic Arts has unveiled all editions of its upcoming EA Sports FC 27, and its top-tier version surprisingly costs about 50% more than GTA 6's $99.99 price point. What makes EA Sports FC 27's pricing even more interesting is that EA appears to be adopting a similar strategy as GTA 6 to encourage players to buy its most expensive edition.
Rockstar Games faced backlash when GTA 6's Ultimate Edition was revealed. Many players criticized the decision to lock some stores behind a paywall, calling it a greedy move. EA is now facing a similar, though seemingly stronger, reaction with the upcoming installment in its EA Sports FC franchise.
A recent clip about GTA 6 having a $200 price tag romanticizes the worst part of AAA game development, turning crunch time into a value proposition.
Revealed on July 23, EA Sports FC 27's Ultimate Plus Edition is officially the most expensive entry in the franchise, carrying a hefty $149.99 price tag. Its biggest selling point is a wide range of digital in-game bonuses, including seven days of early access, five consecutive Premium Season Passes, and 10,000 FC Points. That said, EA appears to be using a new...
