EA SPORTS FC 27 has just entered its Early Access period on PC, and the first Steam reviews are already arriving. Players with access through the Ultimate Edition, Ultimate Plus Edition or EA Play Pro can play several days before the full launch, providing the first impressions of the new game.
ð¡ The âSame Gameâ Debate Returns
The biggest criticism among negative reviews is familiar: some players feel that FC 27 does not offer enough meaningful changes to justify another annual purchase. One of the most-liked negative reviews sums up that frustration after just 30 minutes of play, while another recommends avoiding the game at full price and argues that there is no need to rush into Ultimate Team because players can still catch up later. Another player describes FC 27 as âFC 26 with slightly different dialsâ, while acknowledging that the changes to manual defending are noticeable. The review also criticizes the familiar Ultimate Team progression and the pace-focused early meta.
✠Gameplay Gets Mixed Feedback
Gameplay is one of the main points discussed by early players. Some report smoother movement, better pacing and an improved overall feel compared with FC 26, while others believe the core gameplay, animations and match flow remain largely unchanged. This is also reflected in individual reviews, with players highlighting both the improved feel and the similarities to last year's version.
ð Career Mode Is Getting Attention
Career Mode has generated some of the more detailed positive feedback. Early players have highlighted changes to player ratings, transfer negotiations, transfer times, salaries and the possibility of other clubs intervening in negotiations. There are still criticisms, particularly regarding transfer budgets and some of the AI-generated transfers, but the new systems give Career Mode players more to explore.
ð The Grounds Divides Players
The Grounds is another feature receiving plenty of attention. Some players enjoy the new experience, while others consider it too limited for one of FC 27's headline additions. Criticism is mainly focused on the size of the area, the number of activities available and the lack of features such as fast travel. For players primarily interested in Ultimate Team, some reviewers also question how much time they will actually spend there.
ð» PC Performance Gets Praise
PC optimization is one of the more consistently positive themes in the early feedback. Several players report smoother performance compared with previous EA SPORTS FC releases. It is still too early to determine how representative these impressions are, but the initial feedback points to optimization as one of the areas where FC 27 may have made noticeable progress.
| Area |
Early Steam Feedback |
| Gameplay |
Some players report smoother gameplay and better pacing, while others see limited changes. |
| Career Mode |
New transfer and player-rating systems are receiving positive attention. |
| The Grounds |
Players have different opinions about its content and usefulness. |
| PC Performance |
Early reviews frequently mention improved optimization. |
| Ultimate Team |
Some criticism of progression, Early Access advantages and the pace-focused meta. |
| Graphics |
Some players feel that the visual improvements are limited. |
â³ Still Early Days
These reviews were written during FC 27's Early Access period, several days before the full release. EA is scheduled to launch the PC version worldwide on September 24, while eligible Ultimate Edition and Ultimate Plus Edition players can access the full game earlier. The Steam rating should therefore continue to change as more players gain access. For now, the most noticeable discussion revolves around the game's similarities to FC 26, alongside reported improvements to gameplay, Career Mode and PC performance.