With “The Grounds”, EA Sports FC 27 is getting its first open social hub where you can show off your style to other players and participate in activities. For fans of a successful sports game series from Take-Two, this is old news.
What is “The Grounds”? That is the name of the social hub that EA Sports FC 27 will receive as a new feature. Imagine a small open world filled with countless other players. There you can casually play on recreational fields, engage in one-on-one duels, join clubs with like-minded individuals, or flex with your freshly bought clothes.
This social hub will also partially replace the static text menus of the past, as you can also start actual matches or participate in events from the zone. The new trailer for EA Sports FC 27 shows glimpses of “The Grounds” from time to time:
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Where could I know that from? The NBA2K series from Take-Two introduced such a social hub years ago with the “Neighborhood” and gradually expanded it into a city with quests, NPCs, gyms, personal apartments, and story elements. There, the small open world is already the central focal point of the most important career modes.
The introduction of the social hub had a noticeable impact on the obvious predecessor: Cosmetic items for the avatar became increasingly important. In combination with the rest of the casino-like monetization, the NBA2K series, despite some major criticism, evolved into one of Take-Two’s most successful game series.
EA is already well acquainted with difficult monetization, keywords like “loot boxes in the form of card packs”. Therefore, it is not surprising that they now want to establish their own social hub to drive the sale of cosmetic items. Quite the opposite: Why did it actually take so long, EA?!
What else is in EA Sports FC 27? The new trailer promises various other innovations besides “The Grounds”. These include:
- Gameplay optimizations for better control in attack and defense (such as for give-and-go passes, offside avoidance, or more efficient corner kicks)
- The transfer section of the career is getting a complete overhaul
- Ultimate Team gets a FUT Gallery
How does it look: Are you excited about the game? Let us know in the comments! The release of EA Sports FC 27 is planned for September 25, 2026. Those who pre-order by August 31 can start 7 days early. You can find our overview page for the game here: EA Sports FC 27: Release, trailer, WebApp, and more – All important information at a glance
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