Description:
The FIFA 23 Ultimate Edition was the premium tier for the final game under the FIFA licensing agreement and was primarily focused on giving players a significant head start and substantial bonus content for the popular FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT) mode.
Here is a breakdown of the key inclusions:
Core Benefits
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Early Access: The most notable benefit was receiving three days of early access, allowing players to start the game on September 27th instead of the standard launch date of September 30th.
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4,600 FIFA Points: A large amount of in-game currency was included, which players could use to purchase packs or enter FUT Draft mode, giving them an immediate edge in building their starting Ultimate Team squad.
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Dual Entitlement: This feature allowed console owners (PlayStation or Xbox) to upgrade their game from the last generation (PS4 or Xbox One) to the current generation (PS5 or Xbox Series X|S) at no extra cost.
Exclusive FUT Items
The Ultimate Edition provided several untradeable player items for use in FIFA Ultimate Team:
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FUT Ones to Watch (OTW) Item: An untradeable item featuring a player who moved clubs during the summer transfer window, with the potential to receive upgrades throughout the season.
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FUT Team of the Week 1 (TOTW 1) Player Item: An untradeable item from the first official Team of the Week squad of the season.
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Limited-Time FIFA World Cup FUT Hero Player Item: A special, untradeable FIFA World Cup Hero item was provided to players who pre-ordered the Ultimate Edition by a specific cut-off date (typically in August).
Standard Loan and Career Mode Bonuses
The Ultimate Edition also included all the bonuses available in the Standard Edition pre-order:
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Kylian Mbappé Loan Item: A loan version of the cover star for a set number of matches in FUT.
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FUT Ambassador Loan Player Pick: A choice of one loan player from a selection of FUT Ambassadors for a set number of matches.
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Career Mode Homegrown Talent: One youth prospect with world-class potential to use in Career Mode.