In FIFA 23, players can use EA Play to access a 10-hour trial version to get started before the official release. How can you make the best use of this time for Ultimate Team?
What is a trial like? The trial is a time-limited 10-hour version of FIFA 23 that players with an EA Play account can download and play. The official launch is on September 27, 2022, but it seems access might be available as early as September 26.
Once the 10 hours are up, you will need to set the game aside and can then play the Standard Edition at the FIFA 23 release starting Friday, September 30 if you choose to buy it.
It’s different if you pre-ordered the Ultimate Edition – it can be played as early as September 27.
Many players use the trial not just to test the game, but also to gain some advantages in Ultimate Team. Here are 3 tips on how to make the most of the trial.
1. Completely close FIFA 23 when you are not playing
Why is this important? This tip applied to previous FIFA titles and should be important this time as well: You should completely close the game when you are not playing. Do not just return to the main menu or minimize your window, but fully close the game.
The reason for this is clear: If the game continues running in the background of your console or PC, you risk the time ticking down.
2. Ultimate Team: Use your time for games and coin boosts
Best way to use 10 hours in FIFA 23: The best thing you can do in the FIFA 23 trial to earn coins is: Play. Don’t waste your time opening packs or doing SBCs, but try to get your team on the pitch as quickly as possible.
Especially, you can earn coin boosts from season progress or through bonuses to gain more coins per match. This way, you’ll be on a good path to quickly fill up your coin balance.
Also pay attention to tasks and objectives: In FIFA 23, there are plenty of objectives and tasks you can complete in Ultimate Team. Some of them provide coin boosts, packs, or at least XP for season progress. It’s best to get a quick overview before starting your matches. Because if you meet the conditions of certain objectives, you can earn some extra rewards “on the side.”
3. Trading, SBCs, Rewards – Head to the Web App
What about my rewards? Of course, you also earn coins when you open packs in Ultimate Team, sell players, and collect rewards. But: You do not need to use your trial time for that.
Searching and bidding on the transfer market, checking your club, pack animations, collecting objective rewards – that can take a lot of time. It’s better to use the Web App for such tasks – there you can complete all “organizational” tasks in Ultimate Team just as well and not lose any trial time.
Important here: Make sure to exit Ultimate Team on your console or PC and return to the main menu before you close your game and switch to the Web App. Otherwise, you will be banned from logging in because you are considered still logged in on your other device for a few minutes.
Does the trial version only have Ultimate Team?
What can you do in the trial? Even though the 10-hour trial is time-limited, you can access everything in terms of content. If you are not particularly interested in FUT bonuses, it might be worth checking out the other modes.
If you use the trial as a demo alternative to see if the new FIFA title is for you, you should not just look at Ultimate Team. While this mode is the largest in FIFA 23, it’s not for everyone.
In Career Mode, for example, you can lead the club of your dreams to the top of the world. Over the past few years, some changes have been made: In FIFA 21, the career mode was outfitted with deeper managerial elements, which are still there. Since FIFA 22, you can also build your very own club.
- In FIFA 23, you can also take over “real” coaches for the first time
- Ted Lasso from the TV series is also playable with his AFC Richmond
- And there is now a “Highlight” mode in Career that takes you only through the top spots of a match
The Career Mode is great for getting a feel for the game and getting into the gameplay. It can also be played well with friends on the couch – together against the AI. Alternatively, you can compete against each other in the Kick-Off mode. Volta or Pro Clubs are also available.
As a PC player, you should take a closer look at how you perceive the new FIFA 23 – as the version has finally caught up technically to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. This also brings many new animations and a slightly different gameplay feel to the game.
On Twitch, FIFA 23 has been observed since the weekend: Some German streamers have been right up there.
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