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With the release of EA SPORTS FC 25 approaching, you might be hearing a lot about Dual Entitlement. If you’re someone who’s planning to upgrade from a PlayStation 4 to a PlayStation 5, or from an Xbox One to an Xbox Series X|S, this feature could be useful. It essentially lets you switch between console generations without having to buy the game again.
For those who like staying connected to the sports world, whether it’s through gaming or platforms like TwinSpires.com to explore other sports-related activities, understanding how Dual Entitlement works can help streamline your experience. If you’re curious about how it functions or what it means for your setup, here’s a simple breakdown of the basics.
What Is Dual Entitlement?
In simple terms, Dual Entitlement lets you upgrade your FC 25 game from an older console to the latest one without paying extra. So, if you buy the game for PlayStation 4 or Xbox One and later get a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S, you can download and play the upgraded version on your new console at no additional cost.
This works whether you buy a digital copy or a physical one (just make sure your next-gen console has a disc drive if you go for a physical copy). It’s a nice feature if you’re planning to upgrade your console but don’t want to buy the game twice.
How to Use Dual Entitlement
If you buy FC 25 for an older console and later get a new one, you’ll just need to download the game on your new system. If you’re upgrading within the same console family (PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5 or Xbox One to Xbox Series X|S), this is pretty straightforward.
One good thing is that you can still go back and play on your older console after upgrading. So, you’re not locked out of playing on your old system just because you’ve moved to a newer one.
Progress Transfer
For those who spend a lot of time building their Ultimate Team, the good news is your progress in Ultimate Team mode (like players, coins, and other in-game items) transfers between consoles within the same family. However, your progress in other modes, like Career Mode or Clubs, won’t carry over. So, if you play these modes, your data stays on whichever console you started with.
One more thing to note: if you switch from PlayStation to Xbox (or the other way around), your progress doesn’t follow you.
Playing with Others
When it comes to multiplayer, who you can play with depends on which version of the game you’re using. If you’re playing the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One version of the game, you’ll be matched with others playing the same version—even if they’re on a next-gen console. The same goes for the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S versions, where you’ll only match with others on those systems.
A Quick Look at FC 25
Aside from Dual Entitlement, FC 25 brings a few new features. There’s a new 5v5 mode in Ultimate Team called Rush, where you can team up with friends for smaller-sided matches. EA also added FC IQ, an AI update that aims to improve how teams move and respond in the game. This gives the game a bit more depth when it comes to tactics and strategy.
Fans of Career Mode will also find some updates, including the ability to play as a manager or player in the women’s leagues for the first time. The game comes out on September 27, 2024, and if you pre-order the Ultimate Edition, you can start playing a week earlier.
