Kylian Mbappé is once again on the cover of EA Sports FC 27.

After a period of silence and the conclusion of the World Cup in the USA, EA is launching a campaign for the new installment of its corner football edition. This is, of course, EA FC 27 (formerly known as 'FIFA'), for which the official release date is still unknown. Reliable sources indicate that the official release of the game is planned for September 25.

What is known and what awaits us as soon as tomorrow is the trailer that EA has confirmed for this Thursday, July 23, in which we can expect the premiere of the first official gameplay trailer on YouTube, where we will finally see how the game looks in motion and what graphical, technological, simulation, conceptual, and other improvements await us on the field.

The biggest news is the introduction of a completely new open world mode. According to unofficial information, this segment is expected to function as a central social hub where players with their own customized avatars can freely communicate with others, compete in various fun mini-games, and organize matches. There are already many opponents to this who believe that it is not really necessary for this type of game. Such fans have been waiting for years and hoping that EA will return to some earlier years and past installments where the focus was on gameplay, career, and less on microtransactions and versions that hardcore football fans do not consider the core of football simulation.

It is often criticized that the EA FC installments in recent years do not represent a true football simulation but that the game is too 'arcade-like', but it should be noted that this very EA series has 'hit' the last 5 World Cup winners with its simulation.

Real Madrid star and French national team player, Kylian Mbappé, has been chosen for the cover of the prestigious Ultimate edition of the game, officially marking his return to the forefront of the most popular gaming series after four years of absence. Let’s remember, he last appeared on the cover of FIFA 23. Mbappé himself emphasized that this is an exceptionally special moment for him and that he is honored to continue the long-standing collaboration with the franchise. Electronic Arts adds that the French striker perfectly embodies the ambition, creativity, and global appeal that defines their brand today.

The trailer for EA FC 27 is scheduled for July 23, 2026, at 5:57 PM our time, and you can watch it here