Will My Ultimate Team Transfer to FC 24? A Comprehensive Guide
The burning question on every football gaming fan’s mind: Will my hard-earned Ultimate Team transfer to EA Sports FC 24? The answer, in short, is yes, but with significant caveats. While your overall progress and some aspects can carry over, there are platform restrictions and specific nuances you need to be aware of. Understanding these details will ensure a smoother transition into the new era of football gaming. This article provides the insights you need, as well as a comprehensive FAQ section that covers the essential questions about transitioning your Ultimate Team from older FIFA titles to FC 24.
Understanding the Transfer Process
The core principle is that Ultimate Team progress is generally tied to your EA account and the console family. This means that you can usually transfer progress within the same console ecosystem, such as from FIFA 23 on PlayStation 4 to FC 24 on PlayStation 5, or from Xbox One to Xbox Series X|S. However, cross-platform transfers are not supported. If you’re switching from PlayStation to Xbox, or vice versa, you will, unfortunately, be starting from scratch with your Ultimate Team.
What Carries Over?
- Established From Date and Club Name: Your club’s founding date and name will typically transfer over, preserving a piece of your history.
- FIFA Points (with limitations): FIFA Points can be transferred, but only within the same console family.
- Pre-Season Rewards: Rewards earned in the previous FIFA’s pre-season event typically carry over, but again, to the same console family.
- VOLTA FOOTBALL Progress (within the same console family): Your progress in the VOLTA FOOTBALL mode, if you play it, will transfer only within the same console family.
What Doesn’t Carry Over?
- Players and Items: This is a crucial point. Your player cards, consumables, and other items do not transfer across different console families. If you switch from PlayStation to Xbox, your entire squad and inventory will not carry over.
- Coins: Just like players, your FIFA coins will not transfer between different platforms.
- Match Record and Leaderboard Placement: Your win/loss record and leaderboard standing are specific to each platform and do not transfer.
- Progress from Beta Versions: Any progress made during beta testing of FC 24 will not transfer to the full game. Beta versions are solely for testing purposes.
FIFA Points Transfer: A Closer Look
FIFA Points are a currency within the game that can be used to purchase packs, enter drafts, and acquire other items. The transfer of FIFA Points is one of the most crucial aspect to consider when transitioning to a new title. You can only transfer FIFA Points from a previous FIFA game (like FIFA 23) to EA Sports FC 24 within the same console family. For example, points from FIFA 23 on Xbox Series X
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This transfer is a one-time, non-reversible process. Once you transfer your points, you cannot move them back to the previous game.
Starting Fresh: Embrace the Challenge
While starting over on a new platform might seem daunting, it also presents an exciting opportunity. You can experiment with new team builds, try out different playstyles, and conquer the leaderboards from the ground up. Many players find the challenge of building a new Ultimate Team exhilarating, using their experience from previous titles to make smarter decisions and build a stronger squad more efficiently.
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Preparing for the Transition
- Consolidate Your Resources: Before transferring, consider using up your coins and untradeable players in Squad Building Challenges (SBCs) or investing in items that might retain value.
- Plan Your New Squad: Research early-game meta players and popular formations to prepare your strategy for building your new squad on the new platform.
- Claim Pre-Season Rewards: Be sure to claim all available pre-season rewards in the previous FIFA title on your intended platform.
- Link Your EA Account: Ensure your EA account is properly linked to your console account. This is essential for transferring any eligible data.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Does my FIFA Ultimate Team carry over to FC 24?
Yes, aspects of your Ultimate Team can be copied or carried over from older FIFA titles to FC 24, as long as the games are played on the same platform family.
2. Can I transfer FIFA Points to FC 24?
Yes, you can transfer FIFA Points, but only from a previous FIFA title (like FIFA 23) to FC 24 on the same console family. No cross-platform transfers are allowed.
3. What happens to my Ultimate Team when a new FC game comes out?
FUT essentially restarts with each new game release. Your squad and coins will stay available on the game they were earned on, and you’ll receive returning user rewards for the next game release.
4. Does FUT 23 carry over to FC 24?
“FUT 23 Pre-Season rewards only carry over on the same platform family. For example, if you earn the rewards in FIFA 22 on PlayStation, then your rewards will only carry over to FIFA 23 on PlayStation (PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5), but wouldn’t carry over on any other platform.”
5. Can I keep my Ultimate Team on FIFA 23?
Yes, all progress you make or content you acquire within FIFA 23 Ultimate Team (including players, items, coins, FIFA Points, match record, and leaderboard placement), as well as all progression in VOLTA FOOTBALL, will transfer from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5 and back, or Xbox One to Xbox Series X|S and back.
6. How do I transfer FIFA 23 Ultimate Team to FC 24?
Logging into an EA account when starting FC 24 for the first time is the only way to transfer FIFA points from FIFA 23 to FC 24. If a player on console or PC begins FC 24 after purchasing the full game, there will be a prompt to connect their previous account to the new entry.
7. Does the FC 24 beta carry over?
No, your progress won’t carry over to the full game when it launches.
8. Do I lose my FIFA Ultimate Team if I upgrade to next gen?
Will my progress transfer if I go from PlayStation 4 to Xbox Series X
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9. Can you transfer FIFA 23 Ultimate Team to another account?
FUT Teams are locked to the account they were created on I’m afraid, we can’t move them between accounts.
10. Can I buy FC Points?
Yes, there are four ways you can buy FIFA Points: through the FUT Store, your platform’s store, through physical cards at retailers that you can redeem for FIFA Points, and through trusted retailers. You can use FIFA Points in the FUT Store to buy Packs and other Items, and enter Ultimate Draft.
11. Why can’t I play Ultimate Team on FC 24?
FOUND NEW FIX. MAKE A NEW WINDOWS USER ACCOUNT AND GIVE ADMIN ROLES. THEN JUST LOAD FIFA 23 THROUGH EA APP ON THE NEW WINDOWS USER ACCOUNT AND ULTIMATE TEAM SHOULD LOAD UP FINE.
12. Can you keep your Ultimate Team?
Aspects of Ultimate Team can be copied or carried over from FIFA 20 to FIFA 21, as long as the games are played on the same platform. That means if you played FIFA 20 on the Xbox One, but want to play FIFA 21 on a PlayStation 4, your Ultimate Team data will not be compatible for copy.
13. Can I have 2 Ultimate Teams?
You are able to create different squads, just not have more than one FUT account from the same console. If you’re referring to making a new squad: Squads > Active Squads > Squad Actions > Squad Selector > Create New Squad.
14. Does FIFA 23 Ultimate Team Beta carry over?
Beta progress will not carry over to the final game.
15. Can you transfer FIFA 22 points to 23?
Logging into an EA account when starting FIFA 23 for the first time is the only way to transfer FIFA points from FIFA 22 to FIFA 23. If a player on console or PC begins FIFA 23 after purchasing the full game, there will be a prompt to connect their previous account to the new entry.
Conclusion
Navigating the Ultimate Team transfer process can be tricky, but understanding the limitations and possibilities will help you prepare for a smooth transition to EA Sports FC 24. Remember the key takeaway: same console family transfers are generally supported for FIFA Points and some aspects of progress, but cross-platform transfers are not. Embrace the challenge of building a new team and enjoy the fresh start in the exciting world of FC 24.