FIFA 23 release time – here’s when you can play the new soccer game
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FIFA 23 release time is fast approaching, but there are a few ways to jump into the game before it officially launches.
It’s quite a momentous occasion. FIFA 23 is the last football game from EA to be released with the official FIFA license, ending the massive franchise. In any case, it ends on a climax, with Ted Lasso appearing alongside a bunch of Marvel superheroes.
FIFA 23 is rolling out with an early access period, so you can kick the pitch three days before the game’s full release. And if you’re an Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One player, you can get in even earlier with a nifty New Zealand time zone trick.
FIFA 23 release time
The FIFA 23 release time is the same on all platforms. Whether you’re playing on an Xbox or a PS5, you can strap on your boots and put on your shin guards Friday September 30 at 12 noon local time.
FIFA 23 Early Access
You don’t have to wait until Friday to play FIFA 23. If you pre-order the FIFA 23 Ultimate Edition or subscribe to EA Play Pro, you can launch the game from Tuesday 27 Sept. 12 noon local time.
Regular EA Play subscribers, including those with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, can also join at the same time. But they only have access to a 10-hour trial.
Any progress you make in the early access period will carry over to the full game.
FIFA 23 New Zealand trick
Xbox players can jump into FIFA 23 even faster with this handy solution. As a Twitter user @FIFAUTeam (opens in new tab) By setting your console’s region to New Zealand, you can play for hours before the game is officially unlocked in your time zone. Players in the US can save nearly 20 hours of waiting, while those in the UK can jump 12 hours earlier.
The trick should work for both the early access period and the full launch of the game. Follow these steps to do this:
- Open the Xbox Settings app
- Navigate to the ‘System’ tab
- Select the ‘Language & Location’ tile
- Set your console’s location to ‘New Zealand’
- Set your console language to ‘English (New Zealand)’
- Restart the console
Unfortunately, PlayStation users are not so lucky. It is only possible to change the region of the PS5 or PS4 by creating a brand new PSN account.