The highly anticipated EA FC 26 Ultimate Edition cover has officially been unveiled, confirming that legendary Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will grace the front of the newest installment in the EA Sports FC series. This revelation marks the beginning of the EA FC 26 era, a moment eagerly awaited by the gaming community.
A Unique Cover for a Unique Legend
The FC 26 Ultimate Edition cover is far from typical, showcasing Ibrahimovic in an intriguing setting: lying on a bed in a bedroom. This creative design is described by EA as a recreation of an iconic photo of Zlatan from his early career days at Malmo. The background of the cover is rich with "easter eggs" from his illustrious career, featuring badges and kits from clubs like Paris Saint-Germain, Sweden, and Malmo. Adding further depth, the cover shows Ibrahimovic reading a book about his idol, Ronaldo Nazario, who also appears prominently on the wall as a poster and on the magazine Ibrahimovic is holding. This makes it one of the most distinctive and memorable EA FC covers in recent memory.
Intriguingly, the cover also gives a nod to another returning Icon: Alex Morgan. She appears on a computer screen within the cover art, all but confirming her presence as an Icon in EA FC 26, a detail that had been previously leaked.
Ibrahimovic's Grand Return as a FUT Icon
Not only is Zlatan Ibrahimovic the face of the Ultimate Edition, but he is also confirmed to return to the game as a new Ultimate Team Icon. This comes as fantastic news for fans, as Ibrahimovic's exceptional skills and unparalleled confidence on and off the pitch have cemented his status as one of football's most iconic and unique names. Despite his significant impact on world football throughout the 2010s, this marks Ibrahimovic's first time featuring on the cover of an EA Sports football game.
Leaks Paved the Way for Official Confirmations
For weeks leading up to the official reveal, the EA Sports FC community was abuzz with leaks that largely predicted these major announcements. Reliable sources had correctly revealed that Ibrahimovic would be the cover star and that he would return as an Ultimate Team Icon. These leaks have now been proven accurate with the official cover reveal.
The Road Ahead: Reveal Trailer Details
With the cover now out, the next big event on the calendar is the official EA FC 26 reveal trailer. EA has confirmed that the trailer will premiere on the EA Sports FC YouTube channel on Wednesday, July 16. Fans can tune in at 8:57 am PDT / 11:57 am EDT / 4:57 pm BST to catch the full two-minute and twenty-five-second trailer, which is noted to be 18 seconds longer than the EA FC 25 reveal trailer.
Conclusion
The unveiling of Zlatan Ibrahimovic as the EA FC 26 Ultimate Edition cover star and a new FUT Icon has ignited excitement within the gaming world. His unique presence on the cover, filled with personal touches and nods to his incredible career, sets a fresh tone for the upcoming game, which is expected to launch later this summer. As the anticipation builds, all interested players will be able to buy players in FC 26 when FUTCOIN starts selling FC 26 coins – this will be immediately after the start of the FC 26 season.
