Fifa 17 forcing me to create EA account

I've just started using Xbox one, trying to get Fifa 17 going from disc.

It seems like I have to create an "EA account" to be able to start the game. Is there any way around it? I thought offline playing would be possible, I guess I was wrong.

For a novice, it seems awfully hard to understand what an EA account is for and why it's mandatory. It is associated with tons of legal text.

Primarily, what I want to make sure is that I will not be charged for anything by EA in conjunction with playing Fifa 17.

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Best Answer

The EA-account is totally free, it's similar to a steam account.
You need this account to use the online features of all recent EA games (including FIFA). Furthermore it provides some online services e.g. cloud saving for your savegames etc.

You don't have to worry about this, it's a standard practice and it provides some helpful features. You will never have to pay for creating and using such account.

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Can you play FIFA without EA account?

In short, yes. You can play FIFA 22 without an EA Play subscription. However, becoming an EA Play member will allow you to get more out of FIFA 22! EA Play members received a 10-hour early access trial on FIFA 21, which is likely to be repeated for the release of FIFA 22.

Why do I have to make an EA account?

The EA-account is totally free, it's similar to a steam account. You need this account to use the online features of all recent EA games (including FIFA). Furthermore it provides some online services e.g. cloud saving for your savegames etc.

Does FIFA 17 still work?

FIFA 17- EA Play members, please note that we are removing FIFA 17 from The Play List on May 6, 2021. FIFA 18- EA Play members, please note that we are removing FIFA 18 from The Play List on May 6, 2021. FUT Champions Mode in FIFA 19 for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One. (You can still play FIFA 19 and other FUT modes.)

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