College Football 26 has three days of advanced access for passionate fans who aren't willing to wait, and EA Play subscribers can also take part in it.
The advanced access is ideal for hardcore players, especially those who want to invest plenty of hours in the CUT mode. The Ultimate Team mode has benefits for starting early, as you'll get a head start over those who are starting late. Usually, starting early will require you to get the Deluxe Edition, but there's a better method of enjoying the early game without having to pay extra (in fact, you won't even need to purchase the game).
How to play College Football 26 using EA Play trial?
Just like last year, EA Play members are entitled to up to ten hours of extra gameplay for College Football 26. The trial goes live at the same time as the early access launches on July 7 for those who own the Digital Deluxe version of the game.
The first thing you'll need is an active EA Play membership. If you're an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriber, you don't need a separate subscription. EA Play membership is available on a monthly and yearly basis. Once you have an active membership, you'll be able to download and install the trial without needing to purchase College Football 26.
If you go to the store page on either your Xbox/PlayStation console right now, you won't find a College Football 26 trial as it will only be available after the early access period goes live. Once the trial is available, you can download and enjoy up to 10 hours of gameplay. All game modes will be available, and you will be able to retain all your progress if you decide to convert it to a full purchase later.
If you have opted for the Standard Edition, you can also use the trial to get ten hours of advanced access. This is a cheaper alternative if you don't want to wait but don't want to spend $20 more. Ten hours is a pretty hefty amount of gameplay, and you get it for a nominal amount. Moreover, you will get a 10% discount on your purchase.
Whatever extra you'll pay for the trial will be compensated when you buy the game, which makes the trial a chill offer to explore.
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