EA Sports FC 27 may get an open world. A secret presentation was to reveal its first details

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January 28, 2026

Electronic Arts recently trademarked “FC The Grounds,” and it appears to be the name of a new open-world mode planned for EA Sports FC 27. We might have just discovered the name of this feature several months before the game is released.

November 7, 2025

The newest EA Sports FC game is planning to add an open-world feature, significantly changing how the popular soccer simulation is played. While this has been known for a while and is currently being tested privately, details about when it will be released have emerged—and it could happen sooner than expected.

Exploration, minigames, and social features

The popular website Football Gaming Zone shared details about the future of the game series and a specific game mode. A recent, private presentation showed the developers’ long-term plans, and some slides reportedly included a watermark that said EA Sports FC 27. This suggests that the open-world feature fans have been hoping for might appear in that version of the game.

Beyond that, the presentation reportedly detailed a game mode centered around explorable areas called districts. These districts will be themed after countries known for their love of soccer, and will also function as dedicated spaces for players to connect and participate in football-themed mini-games. Essentially, players will be able to explore different locations, build a community, and enjoy various soccer-related activities.

When will EA Sports FC 27 be released? Based on past releases in the series, we anticipate it will be available in under a year, probably around September 2026.

There might be some unexpected delays or problems during the launch, which could require us to change the release schedule. Regardless, the first open-world experience in EA Sports FC promises to be exciting and will likely appeal to both existing fans and newcomers.

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2026-01-28 14:02