Is FIFA 23 cross-platform? How to buy for Playstation, Xbox & other consoles
For many years, fans of the FIFA video game franchise have requested that the game be cross-platform.
In the final edition of the game, in partnership with EA Sports and FIFA, FIFA 23 will feature significant cross-platform playability for the first time.
The sports news explores how to play FIFA with friends and players on different systems.
How will FIFA 23 cross-platform play work?
Finally, FIFA 23 will offer cross-platform play in a number of game modes, but functionality will be limited at launch.
Cross-platform play is only available to players using FIFA 23 on the same platform generation.
The platforms are grouped as First generation: PS4 and Xbox One | Second generation: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Stadia and PC.
Depending on which version a player owns, they can play cross-platform with other users of the same generation.
For example, if a player owns the PS4 version, they can play against Xbox One users, and if a player owns a PS5 version, they can play against PC users.
At launch, players will not be able to take advantage of cross-platform play in Pro Clubs or co-op modes.
against friends
Cross-platform FIFA 23 gameplay allows players to compete against friends in the following game modes:
- Online Friendlies
- FUT Play a friend
Online matchmaking
Cross-platform FIFA 23 gameplay allows players to compete against friends in the following game modes:
- FUT Online Friendlies
- online seasons
- FUT Rivals
- FUT champions
- FUT Online Draft
Will Pro Clubs and Co-op modes be included in FIFA 23 cross-platform features?
When FIFA 23 launches, there will be no ability to play Pro Clubs or cross-platform co-op game modes.
However, after public backlash that the feature will be missing from Pro Clubs, EA Sports announced that they will focus on eventually bringing this feature to the game.
“I wanted to start by talking about an important topic in the community, crossplay,” said Richard Walz, game design director for Pro Clubs and VOLTA Football at EA Sports.
“I share your desire to see cross-play in Pro Clubs and understand the frustrations that it hasn’t been included in FIFA 23’s launch.
“While we’re excited about the first steps towards introducing new crossplay features in FIFA 23, we also recognize what crossplay functionality could mean for Pro Clubs mode, with the potential to improve matchmaking and bring friends from different platforms allow same generation to play together.
“With the scale of such an important feature, our goal is to provide you with the best possible experience. As we look at our cross-play future, we focus on matchmaking in Pro Clubs, VOLTA and FUT Co-op, as as well as cross-platform lobby invites and ultimately cross-platform Pro Clubs.
“We look forward to providing updates in the future as the team continues to implement the plan for the future of crossplay. We love our community’s passion, and you help us strengthen our determination to push the mode forward and bring quality changes that you as a player can enjoy.
“We will provide an update regarding cross-play as soon as possible, we hear you.”
Currently there don’t seem to be any plans to bring cross-platform play to co-op modes.
Where can I buy FIFA 23?
How to pre-order FIFA 23 Standard, Ultimate, or Legacy Editions
FIFA 23 is available to pre-order directly through EA Sports by clicking on the link here – with the link that takes you to the EA Sports Shop in your region of the world.
The game is also available for pre-order from video game retailers and some electronics stores including Epic Games (US), EB Games (AU) and GAME (UK).
How to buy FIFA 23 once the game is released?
FIFA 23 will be available from most video game retailers and electronics stores that sell video games.
The game can also be purchased in physical or digital form through the EA Sports Shop.
What is the cheapest way to buy FIFA 23?
There are two ways consumers can get a 10% discount when purchasing FIFA 23.
- If you have an EA Play subscription when you purchase the game digitally through the EA Sports website.
- If you own FIFA 22, open the game and click the Pre-order FIFA 23 button where you need to buy the Ultimate Edition to get the discount.
Note: Both discounts are separate and cannot be combined.
FIFA 23 price: How much are the Standard, Ultimate and Legacy editions?
Pricing for the game based on console and edition is listed below, with US, Australia, and UK costs listed.
EA Play subscribers get 10% off these prices when they pre-order.
| console | edition | U.S$ | CHF | UK£ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS5 and Xbox X/S | default | $69.99 | $109.95 | £69.99 |
| PS5 and Xbox X/S | Ultimate | $99.99 | $149.95 | £89.99 |
| PS4 and Xbox One | default | $59.99 | $99.95 | £59.99 |
| PS4 and Xbox One | Ultimate | $99.99 | $149.95 | £89.99 |
| personal computer | default | $59.99 | $99.95 | £59.99 |
| personal computer | Ultimate | $99.99 | $119.95 | £79.99 |
| Google Stadia | Ultimate | $89.99 | $89.99 | £79.99 |
| Nintendo Switch | heritage | $39.99 | $59.95 | £34.99 |
FIFA 23 Standard Edition vs. Ultimate Edition
As with previous versions, FIFA 23 will feature three different editions that fans can purchase: the Standard Edition, the Ultimate Edition, and the Legacy Edition.
That standard edition will cost $59.99 (£59.99), which is in line with most major video game releases.
That Ultimate edition costs $99.99 (£89.99) but allows the user to access the game three days early on the pre-release date. It also comes with the following:
| advantages | default | Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Team of the Week 1 Player Item (non-tradable) | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Loaned by Kylian Mbappe | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| FUT Ambassador Loan Player Selection | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Career Mode Own Talent | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| FUT Ones to Watch items | — | ✔️ |
| 4,600 FIFA Points | — | ✔️ |
| FIFA World Cup FUT Hero (on pre-order) | — | ✔️ |
| Three days early access (for pre-orders) | — | ✔️ |
That legacy edition costs $39.99 (£34.99) and is a recall of previous versions with updated rosters, but “with no new development or significant improvements,” confirmed EA Sports. This mainly applies to the Nintendo Switch, which is only available in the Legacy Edition. It does not come with the new HyperMotion 2 technological improvements or any of the new game modes. Essentially, this is FIFA 22 with a few minor upgrades.