The launch of EA Sports FC 26 has already sparked controversy after a major regional pricing glitch reportedly let some PC players acquire FC Points for just a fraction of their intended cost. The exploit has had significant repercussions for the game’s Ultimate Team economy, leaving many console players frustrated and raising questions about whether crossplay should remain enabled so early in the game’s lifecycle.
The Glitch: Thousands of Points for Pennies
According to player testimonies circulating on Reddit and social media, a decimal error in the Indonesian storefront made it possible to buy the 18,500 FC Points pack, normally priced at over 2 million rupiah (about $120), for as little as 2,000–20,000 rupiah ($0.12–$1.20). Some players allegedly accessed the pricing error by spoofing their location with VPNs and completing purchases through Apple Pay. The result was that entire teams were built with elite players in just hours, giving those who exploited the glitch a massive advantage.
While testimonies vary on the exact prices paid, the error was cheap enough—roughly 1% of the intended value—that it has sparked outrage across the EA Sports FC community. Social feeds are filled with reports of unfair matches, as new players entering Ultimate Team are forced to compete against squads stacked with superstar talent.
Crossplay Under Fire
Because the glitch was limited to PC users, console players are now at a disadvantage when crossplay is enabled. Many fans are suggesting that PlayStation and Xbox users disable the feature until EA addresses the imbalance. Doing so is simple:
- Go to the EA Connect option in the Main Menu.
- Open Social Settings.
- Select Cross-play Settings.
- Under “Cross-play Enabled,” toggle the setting to No.
This prevents unfair matchmaking against PC players who may have benefited from the exploit.
EA’s Silence and the Legal Grey Zone
So far, EA has not acknowledged the issue through its EASFCDirect account or official channels. It remains uncertain whether the company will reverse or penalize the fraudulent transactions. In some regions, such as the EU, companies are legally required to honor listed prices—even mistaken ones. However, when VPNs are involved, the legal standing becomes far less clear.
Nintendo Players Safe From Impact
Interestingly, owners of Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 editions have nothing to worry about, as those versions of EA Sports FC 26 do not support crossplay with PC or other consoles. That means Switch players remain unaffected by the glitch or its fallout.
Looking Ahead
The controversy highlights how fragile the Ultimate Team economy can be when exploits go unchecked. Unless EA takes swift action, console users may be facing weeks of unbalanced gameplay. For now, disabling crossplay appears to be the best solution for fair competition in EA Sports FC 26.
