The EA Sports FC franchise remains one of the most popular in the world. Each year, millions of players migrate to the newest entry to experience updated mechanics and refinements.
EA’s official site explains that the company is continuing to support FC 26 to keep the community engaged, while simultaneously experimenting with concepts for FC 27 and future installments. One such experiment is described as a “new football experience in a world,” and it stands as the largest test in the series’ history—a sign of its scale that suggests this isn’t just a minor mode.
The mode is still in early development. EA emphasizes that “social gameplay and self‑expression are at the heart of EA Sports FC,” and says this test “opens a new chapter in the evolution of football games together with the community.”
EA’s description calls to mind the “City” mode from NBA 2K26, which could indicate the studio is exploring a shift toward open‑world elements.
It’s possible EA Sports is hinting that a major addition in FC 27 could be an open‑world style mode, where players roam a city and trigger a variety of activities—similar to NBA 2K’s expansive hub that provides space for movement and social interaction.
Source: iXBT.games