The EA Sports FC series remains one of the most popular in the world. Every year, millions of players switch to the new installment for fresh mechanics and improvements.
EA's official website states that the company continues to develop FC 26, maintaining community interest, but is also testing future ideas for FC 27 and subsequent installments. Among them is a "new football experience in the world," which has become the largest test in the series' history. This speaks to the scale of the project and excludes the possibility that it is a minor mode.
The mode is currently in the early stages of development. EA emphasizes that "social gameplay and self-expression are at the heart of the EA Sports FC philosophy. This test opens a new chapter in the development of football games together with the community."
EA's description is reminiscent of "The City" from NBA 2K26, which may mean that EA Sports FC is preparing to transition to a format with open-world elements.
Perhaps EA Sports is hinting that one of the key innovations in FC 27 could be an open-world mode. Players will be able to explore the city and launch various gaming activities, as implemented in NBA 2K, where there is a full-fledged space for movement and communication.
