EA SPORTS FC™ 24 Sees Massive Fan Engagement to Kick Off New Era of Football

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EA SPORTS FC sees significant fan engagement with over 11.3 million players worldwide and 2.2 million mobile game downloads on launch day.

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• Over 11.3 million players worldwide have joined EA SPORTS FC™ 24 in its first week, with a nearly 20% increase in new players compared to last year. EA SPORTS FC Mobile broke records with 2.2 million downloads on its first day.

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Millions Have Joined the Club With More than 11.3 Million Players in EA SPORTS FC™ 24 and Over 2.2 Million Launch Day Downloads of EA SPORTS FC Mobile

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) shared details on fan engagement across its EA SPORTS FC™ ecosystem, with more than 11.3 million players worldwide, including through EA Play, hitting the pitch in EA SPORTS FC™ 24 through its first week. EA SPORTS FC Mobile, the most immersive mobile football game yet, broke EA SPORTS Mobile Football franchise records with 2.2 million people installing the application on the first day. In the 10 days since launch, a total of more than 11.2 million new users have downloaded the mobile game.

Millions Have Joined the Club With More than 11.3 Million Players in EA SPORTS FC™ 24 and Over 2.2 Million Launch Day Downloads of EA SPORTS FC Mobile (Photo credit: EA SPORTS)

“We’re thrilled to have so many fans jumping into The World’s Game in both EA SPORTS FC 24 and FC Mobile in just the first few days since launch,” said Cam Weber, President of EA SPORTS. “In addition to welcoming back millions of our longtime players, new players in FC 24 are up nearly 20% year over year, showing the excitement of football fans everywhere to join the Club. We are building the world’s biggest football community through EA SPORTS FC, and we’re just getting started.”

Fans who play EA SPORTS FC™ 24 still have the opportunity to become an FC Founder. Play by November 1, 2023 and unlock exclusive benefits including in-game vanity, and objectives and tasks in Ultimate Team, including a Founder Evolution experience. As a one-time offer, fans can be there at the beginning of a new era for EA SPORTS FC and claim their title as an FC Founder to join the club with style.

Users who log in to play EA SPORTS FC Mobile before November 30, 2023 will also have the opportunity to score one coveted ambassador player item from the Founders Pack*:

• Real Madrid CF’s Vinícius Júnior
• Manchester City F.C.’s Erling Haaland
• Liverpool F.C.’s Virgil van Dijk
• Tottenham Hotspur F.C.’s Son Heung-min
• Real Madrid CF’s Jude Bellingham
• Liverpool FC’s Diogo Jota
• Manchester City F.C.’s Jack Grealish
• Juventus’ Federico Chiesa
• Chelsea F.C.’s Enzo Fernández
• Borussia Dortmund’s Youssoufa Moukoko

EA SPORTS FC™ 24 is available now for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch™.

Download EA SPORTS FC Mobile on the App Store and Google Play Store to access the World’s Game in Your Pocket.

*Conditions & restrictions apply. See here for details.

About Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices and personal computers.

In fiscal year 2023, EA posted GAAP net revenue of approximately $7.4 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as EA SPORTS FC™, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, Madden NFL, Need for Speed™, Titanfall™, Plants vs. Zombies™ and F1®. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.

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Eric Escaravage

Global PR Lead, EA SPORTS FC

eescaravage@ea.com

1-(604)-319-3533

Source: Electronic Arts Inc.

FAQ

How many players have joined EA SPORTS FC™ 24 in its first week?

Over 11.3 million players worldwide have joined EA SPORTS FC™ 24 in its first week.

How many downloads did EA SPORTS FC Mobile have on its launch day?

EA SPORTS FC Mobile broke records with 2.2 million downloads on its first day.

Is there an increase in new players compared to last year?

Yes, there is a nearly 20% increase in new players in FC 24 compared to last year.

What benefits can fans get by playing EA SPORTS FC™ 24?

Fans who play EA SPORTS FC™ 24 by November 1, 2023, can unlock exclusive benefits including in-game vanity, objectives and tasks in Ultimate Team, and a Founder Evolution experience.

Are there any exclusive rewards for playing EA SPORTS FC Mobile?

Users who log in to play EA SPORTS FC Mobile before November 30, 2023, have the opportunity to score one coveted ambassador player item from the Founders Pack.