Yesterday, EA Access was down for FIFA 20. Today, on September 19, the 10-hour version for PS4 and Xbox One is supposed to start. EA has now commented on the release time. When does it start?
Update 5:30 PM: Reports are increasing that FIFA 20 can now be downloaded and installed via EA Access. You can now play the 10-hour trial version on PS4 and Xbox One.
Go to the store (PS Store, Xbox Store), find FIFA 20, and select “Download Trial Version”.
EA Access was down: Last night, on September 18, EA Access was down for a while. FIFA fans on PS4 and Xbox One were sure: once the service is back online, they can play FIFA 20.
The official Twitter account for EA Access tweeted that the service was down for many users and that they were working on it. Shortly thereafter, they made a joke: FIFA fans would try to get into the game all day, and they posted this GIF:
Just a few hours ago, the announcement came that all services have been restored. They also provided an approximate release time for FIFA 20 via EA Access.
What time does FIFA 20 start via EA Access for PS4 and Xbox One? The Start Time
When is FIFA 20 available via EA Access? According to EA, the trial version is not live yet after the downtime. It will not start before the morning of September 19 Pacific Time. They plan to roll it out before noon.
This means: In Germany, “noon Pacific Time” is at 9 PM.
- FIFA 20 will start via EA Access before 9 PM in this country. We estimate it will be between 5 PM and 9 PM.
- Update: The start occurred shortly after 5 PM.
What about Origin Access? The Twitter account for Origin shared the tweet from EA Access. Presumably, it will start for PC FIFA players at similar times.
Everything you need to know about daily rewards in the web app can be found here:
Final Information You Need to Know About EA Access for FIFA 20
What is EA Access and how much does it cost? EA Access is a subscription service for PS4 and Xbox One, costing €3.99 per month or €24.99 per year. With this, you get a 10-hour trial version of FIFA 20. Your progress will carry over to the full game if you purchase it.
Keep in mind that access via EA Access and Origin Access is limited to 10 hours. Additionally, you must purchase FIFA 20 if you want to continue playing it. Everything you play in the trial version will be transferred over. So, you can earn a small head start on PS4 and Xbox One.
What is the EA Access glitch? There are many videos on YouTube claiming how to extend the 10-hour trial version with a glitch. We strongly advise against this.
When FIFA 20 starts through the editions and all further information about the release of FIFA 20 can be found here:
