EA Access
EA Access logo (since 2016)
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| Developer | Electronic Arts |
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| Type | Subscription gaming service |
| Launch date | August 11, 2014 |
| Platform | Xbox One |
| Status | Released |
| Website | www |
EA Access (stylized as EA access) is a subscription-based gaming service by Electronic Arts. Initially pitched to both Microsoft and Sony for use on their consoles, EA Access launched only on Xbox One on August 11, 2014. The service allows access to select games published by Electronic Arts, along with additional incentives.
Upon downloading the EA Access hub from the Xbox Games Store, users purchase a membership in either one- or 12-month increments. Memberships can be purchased through the Games Store or from select retailers. During the membership period, users have unlimited access to the full versions of a selection of games published by EA, dubbed "the Vault". The games are downloaded to the console's storage device and remain available as long as users continue their membership. If membership is suspended, access to the games is restricted, but all progress and game saves are retained. Users may purchase games available in EA Access outright, along with other EA games, at a discounted price. EA Access members can purchase DLC for Access or other EA titles at the same discount. Games offered in the initial beta launch include Battlefield 4, Madden NFL 25, FIFA 14 and Peggle 2. More games will be added in the future, with additions occurring at EA's discretion as opposed to timed availability, such as making a title available on Access a set number of days after its retail launch. When a game is added to the Vault, EA has pledged that it will not be removed at a later date. However, the Terms of Service do state that EA does retain the right to remove titles with 30 days' notice.
Users interested in select upcoming titles and who pre-order them through Access will be able to download special limited versions of the games that are released five days prior to the retail launch. Any progress earned within the limited versions carries over to the full retail version. EA describes these early-release versions as not being more traditional demos, but instead full-featured versions that are time limited, with the exact extent of content varying from game to game. Games confirmed for this program include Madden NFL 15, NHL 15, NBA Live 15, FIFA 15, Dragon Age: Inquisition and Mass Effect: Andromeda. In the case of Madden NFL 15, the Access early-release version will be the only planned way to sample the game prior to release.
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