If you’re an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriber, you’ll be able to play FIFA 23 in its entirety starting May 16. FIFA 23 is the latest entry in EA’s long-running and extremely popular FIFA series of games. This addition to the Game Pass Ultimate library is sure to be a significant one.
What is Xbox Game Pass Ultimate?
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the most comprehensive subscription service offered by Xbox. It provides access to all the vanilla Game Pass games, special perks, and the benefits associated with Xbox Live Gold. Additionally, it includes all the EA Play titles. EA Play used to be a separate subscription on Xbox, but it was later folded into Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, adding significant value to the priciest tier of Xbox’s subscription service.
What is EA Play?
EA Play is a service provided by Electronic Arts that gives gamers access to a library of EA games, including new releases. However, free trials of new releases are usually the only way to play them immediately. It typically takes between six months to a year for new EA games to be added to the EA Play lineup.
FIFA 23 on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Come May 16, FIFA 23 will officially be a part of the EA Play lineup, making it available to those who are signed up for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. As a result, subscribers can play the game without any restrictions. This is a big deal for FIFA fans, as it usually takes some time for new games to be added to the EA Play library.
What Can We Expect from Xbox Game Pass Ultimate?
The addition of FIFA 23 to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate helps paint a clearer picture of what fans can expect from the service in the second half of May. Although Microsoft has already revealed all the new Xbox Game Pass games for the first half of the month, it will likely unveil the second half of the month’s lineup early next week. However, we can already glean some insights from previous release date announcements.
On May 23, Xbox Game Pass is adding new horror game Amnesia: The Bunker. On May 25, both the console version of Cassette Beasts and Railway Empire 2 will be added. Finally, on May 30, Farworld Pioneers is set to join the Game Pass lineup. These four games are day one Xbox Game Pass games, but the same can’t be said for FIFA 23 since it was originally launched last September. Nevertheless, it should still be a major new addition to the service.
