EA Play, Game Pass subscribers get 10-hour trial of 'Battlefield 2042'

If you're an EA Play or Game Pass subscriber, you can try out Battlefield 2042 before paying for the pre-order. Subscribers to the service get an early access 10-hour trial of the game starting November 12. According to Electronic Arts and developer DICE, the subscribers can access both the Open Beta and the 10-hour test.

EA Play Pro subscribers and those who pre-ordered the Gold or Ultimate editions get early access to the full game on November 12. The game will be officially launched on November 19 on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC. 

Source: Polygon

Microsoft, Electronic Arts partner to bring EA Play access to Xbox Game Pass members for free

New Xbox Series X and Series S owners can take advantage of the new EA Play membership through Xbox Game Pass (Source: Microsoft)

A new partnership between Microsoft and Electronic Arts brings EA Play to Xbox Game Pass at no additional charge. Both Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC members get the free EA Play membership starting this holiday season. Ultimate members get to enjoy EA Play on the Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S, and Windows 10 PCs, while PC members get EA Play on Windows 10 machines.

Ultimate and PC members will be able to play over 60 of EA's biggest and best console and PC games like FIFA 20, Titanfall 2, and Need for Speed Heat, as well as titles from some of EA's most popular franchises like Battlefield, Mass Effect, Skate, and The Sims. Some of the best EA Play games will also be available to Ultimate members on their Android devices via the cloud. And Microsoft promises to add more titles for those who play on the PC. Game Pass for PC and the Xbox App will become generally available starting September 17.

Source: Xbox Wire