FIFA 23 is available now to pre-order! But which version of the game should you be buying - Ultimate Edition or Standard Edition? Here we'll compare the two and tell you all you need to know.

It's always a tricky one when the pre-order options come out as they each have a lot of individual benefits, so players are often left questioning, 'Which one should I pre-order?' Luckily, we're here to provide a suggestion on that. With perks that obtain FUT Heroes, ambassadors such as Kai Havertz and much more in the Ultimate Edition - we appreciate its a difficult decision.

The hype is generating for FIFA 23 after a load of new content was released last week stating lots of new information about the game - so fans are more excited than ever for an upcoming FIFA title. EA showcased a plethora of new features in the game which included some of the new gameplay elements, such as revamped free-kicks and set pieces, the new HyperMotion2 technology, and much more.

But one thing that was confirmed to us is the fact that FIFA 23 is now available to pre-order! We have been dealt two options for a pre-order which, as always, include the 'Ultimate Edition' and the 'Standard Edition'. We're here to break both of them down and let you know which edition you should be pre-ordering.

So, with this out of the Ultimate Edition and the Standard Edition - which one should you pre-order?

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Standard Edition

FIFA 23 Kylian MBappe


All these offers are exclusives for pre-orders and are delivered as soon as you play FUT for the first time on your respected platform.

  • TOTW 1 Player Item
    The first Team of the Week is released before the early access start. From the pool of those 23 players, it will be randomly assigned to your FUT club an untradeable item.
  • FUT Cover Star Loan Player
    You will receive a regular loan item of Kylian Mbappé which will let you use him in your FUT squad for five matches.
  • Pack Ambassador Player Pick
    In the first player pick of the season, you will have to choose from three players used by EA to promote their game. You can only use him in your FUT squad for up to three matches.
  • Career Mode Homegrown Talent
    This offer is the only one that is not specific to FUT. When starting a new Career Mode campaign, your club’s youth team receives a player with great potential to become a star player in your team in the future.

Ultimate Edition

FIFA 23 Ultimate Edition

FIFA 23 Ultimate Edition includes all Standard Edition offers PLUS:

  • Early Access
    You don’t have to wait until the launch date to start playing FIFA 23. The Ultimate Edition unlocks your game three days earlier, so you can play the full game at midnight without any restriction.
  • FIFA Points
    There is no better way to boost your first team than opening a few packs. Unfortunately, the best promo packs are only released later but the 4,600 FIFA Points are still very useful at this point of the season - especially for modes such as FUT Draft.
  • Dual Entitlement
    Those who pre-order the Ultimate Edition can upgrade their copy of FIFA 23 from the prior generation at no additional cost.
  • Untradeable OTW Item
    Ones to Watch are the first special items of the season. They are released on the launch date, and you will receive one random untradeable item for your FUT squad, which can be upgraded based on the player and team performance.
  • Untradeable FIFA WC Hero Item
    Those who pre-order FIFA 23 Ultimate Edition before August 21st receive a random Hero Player item on November 11th that can be used freely in your team but cannot be sold.

Price Comparison

The prices for each version depend on the platform you're playing on. They're all showcased below.

Platform

Standard Edition

Ultimate Edition

PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X|S
Stadia

£69.99

£89.99

PC Origin
PC Steam

£49.99

£69.99

PlayStation 4
Xbox One

£59.99

£89.99


Which one should I pre-order?

Ultimately - which one you should pre-order comes down to how much of a FIFA fanatic you are.

The Ultimate Edition is no doubt entirely more stacked with content, but also comes at £20 more of a cost to yourself.

We think if you're an avid FIFA player, go for the Ultimate Edition. The 4600 FIFA points alone are worth more than the extra cash, plus you get early access - so you can be the envy of all your friends when you're crafting your Ultimate Team three days earlier.


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