In FIFA 20, the new event “Pre-Season” is coming up. So far, little is known about the event – fans are already speculating what the Pre-Season could bring.
Update, July 29: The new event is now live. Here you can find all the information about the launch of the new Pre-Season promo!
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What we know about Pre-Season: What is really certain is the start time. The new event “Pre-Season” starts on Wednesday evening, July 29, at 7 PM. This is known from various loading screens.
These screens are also what FIFA players are puzzling over. Various special cards have been shown. First, there were RTTF cards, then it continued with TOTY and TOTS cards.
In past events, EA has often hidden hints about what cards players can expect. The latest loading screen shows new coordinates – pointing to the Allianz Arena (Bayern Stadium) and Stamford Bridge (Chelsea Stadium). The transfer logo is also visible.
Fans speculate (via reddit) that this points to cards like Sané (went to Bayern) and Werner or Ziyech (both to Chelsea), who recently transferred clubs. However, some fans hope for more than just improved cards.
“Pre-Season” with rewards for FIFA 21?
What fans hope for: A “Pre-Season” typically describes the preparation period for a new season. Here, EA is likely hinting at the upcoming FIFA 21. The event title leads to theories.
Theories have emerged in the FIFA subreddit and also on YouTube that the Pre-Season could bring rewards for FIFA 21. For instance, YouTuber Zweback HD suggested that the color scheme from the loading screen could indicate Ones-to-Watch cards that one could get for FIFA 21.
His idea: Through SBCs, one could unlock cards like a Chelsea version of Werner in FIFA 20. This, in turn, could be used for challenges that unlock rewards for FIFA 21 – such as an OTW-Werner card.
Such considerations also exist on reddit. For instance, one user stated: “The design looks almost identical to FIFA 21, so I expect something like ‘Now and Later’ packs or summer transfer special cards” (via reddit).
Is this likely? While some fans support the idea of rewards for FIFA 21, there is also criticism. After all, the early phase of Ultimate Team is shaped by the build “from scratch” and would be significantly altered.
Moreover, it seems unlikely that players should be able to earn things like OTW cards for FIFA 21 already. Such a card, for instance, belongs to the offering of the Ultimate Edition of FIFA 21, and is therefore effectively sold.
The final answer will be given on Wednesday evening at 7 PM. A FUT event that allows players to earn cards for the next FIFA installment has not occurred in this form and would be quite surprising.
Recently, some players have already cast their eyes toward FIFA 21 – in the form of leaks that EA did not allow to exist for long.
