FC 27 Lite opens a free preview at 16:00 UTC

EA's limited, free-to-download FC 27 preview is due at 16:00 UTC, with Kick-Off and other selected modes across console and PC.

EA SPORTS FC 27 Lite is scheduled to become available at 16:00 UTC on September 25 —17:00 in London. EA describes it as a free-to-download preview of the full game, with a limited selection of modes and an option to upgrade. The release-time notice lists PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X|S, EA app, Steam and

Epic Games Store. EA's current mode guide lists Kick-Off, Learn to Play, Online Friendlies and Online Seasons. Ultimate Team, Manager Career and The Grounds are not included. EA warns that content can vary by territory and change over time. This is a scheduled launch: at the time of writing, the stated 16:00 UTC

release time is still ahead, so availability should be checked on each platform after that hour. The free preview gives players a way to try a slice of FC 27 before buying the full edition. The Independent's September 18 review covers the full game, not this limited version. Headline image: EA SPORTS FC 27 Standard

Edition cover art from EA's official cover hub. This is general FC 27 artwork, not a Lite-specific image. Image credit: Electronic Arts.

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