FIFA 19 with early access – Is the expensive Champions Edition worth it?

FIFA 19 can be played a few days before release by pre-ordering the Champions Edition. What is included in the Champions Edition and whether it is worth it for you can be found here.

Play FIFA 19 as one of the first: The upcoming football simulation from EA Sports celebrates its release on September 28 this year. However, it is possible to play the full version of FIFA 19 a few days early – specifically on September 25. The day you can start depends on your decision on which edition of FIFA 19 you purchase.

Which edition do I need to buy to play FIFA 19 before the official release? There are three editions of FIFA 19: the Standard, Champions, and Ultimate Editions. You must pre-order either the Champions Edition or the Ultimate Edition to receive early access. While the Champions Edition is available for PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Switch, the Ultimate Edition is exclusive to PS4, Xbox One, and PC – and is only available digitally.

Let’s take a closer look at the Champions Edition now.

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Overview of the Champions Edition of FIFA 19 for PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Switch

• Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch
• Release: September 25, 2018
• Price: €89.99 (PS4, Xbox One), €79.99 (PC, Switch)

Contents of the Champions Edition:

• The game “FIFA 19”
• 3 days of early access – you can play FIFA 19 starting September 25
• Up to 20 Jumbo Premium Gold Packs for FUT 19 (1 pack each week for 20 weeks)
• One loan item of Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar for FUT 19 (7 matches each)
• One “UEFA Champions League” gold player of your choice (choose one of five gold players (80-83 OVR) from qualified teams)
• Special edition FUT jerseys from FIFA soundtrack artists

  

Are the benefits of the Champions Edition worth it for me?

The Champions Edition of FIFA 19 costs a hefty €20 more than the Standard Edition, which makes many fans reconsider whether the benefits justify the extra cost.

For many fans, the main argument: Early access

Many FIFA fans take vacation time at the end of September each year to dive right into the latest FIFA installment. Especially in online modes such as FUT or Pro Clubs, it’s important to get started immediately, so as not to fall behind. Every day counts when you can earn coins or upgrade your pro.

Three days can feel like a painfully long time when you have to watch others play while you wait for your FIFA 19 edition. Therefore, all players eager to dive into the new FIFA season will likely consider the Champions or Ultimate Edition.

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Additionally, there are FUT bonuses

However, early access is not the only bonus that the Champions Edition offers to justify the €20 premium. You also receive many extras for the Ultimate Team mode FUT 19:

• Compared to the Standard Edition, the Champions Edition grants not only Cristiano Ronaldo but also Neymar as a loan player for 7 matches. Some may be pleased that they can use Neymar temporarily – but that’s not a reason for anyone to purchase the more expensive edition.
• The special edition FUT jerseys from FIFA soundtrack artists are also included in the pre-order Standard Edition and therefore do not justify purchasing the Champions Edition.
• New in the Champions Edition is the “UEFA Champions League” gold player. You can choose from 5 players from CL-qualified teams to select one for your team. However, this will not be a top player like Ronaldo, Messi, etc., as the available players only have overall ratings between 80 and 83. Useful for building an initial team, but no guarantee for quickly getting a top player. This bonus alone certainly is not worth €20.
• However, the 20 Jumbo Premium Gold Packs for FUT 19 that you get with the Champions Edition are interesting. That’s 15 more packs than if you pre-order the Standard Edition (which contains 5 of these packs).
  A Jumbo Premium Gold pack usually costs 15,000 coins or 300 FIFA Points. In total, the 15 additional free packs are worth 4500 FIFA Points, which is nearly €40. However, you won’t receive all 20 packs of the Champions Edition immediately at launch. For 20 weeks, there will be only one pack each week.
  By the way: A Jumbo Premium Gold pack contains 24 mixed cards, including 7 rare ones.

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Should I buy the Champions Edition of FIFA 19?

Pre-order the Champions Edition of FIFA 19 if:

• You are willing and your account allows you to spend €80 or €90 for a game,
• You definitely want to start on September 25,
• You will play FUT 19 frequently and happily in the first weeks after launch,
• and you planned to invest additional money into Ultimate Team mode.

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Stay away from the Champions Edition if:

• You have little time at the end of September or don’t mind starting a few days later,
• You will play FUT 19 extremely intensively – then you could also purchase the even more expensive Ultimate Edition, which gives you 40 Jumbo Premium Gold Packs
• or you don’t play FUT at all – or only play FUT a little – and prefer other modes like Career, Pro Clubs, or The Journey. Then the Standard Edition is sufficient.

Which edition of FIFA 19 are you getting?

We present all “FIFA 19” editions with their contents and pre-order bonuses here.