Gamers are noticing the impact on their finances, with video game prices beginning to rise once again.
In conjunction with the release of the
Nintendo Switch 2
The console will be priced around $450 for consumers, with each game costing approximately $80. Following this trend, Xbox announced that they would also raise their game prices to $80 later in the year.
This would be an increase of $10 for the video games on Xbox and Nintendo Switch 2 games. The significant price increase has caused a stir within the community, with many outraged by it.
However, there was positive news for video game enthusiasts since a particular firm seems to be resisting the price hike for now.
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EA Games Rejects Price Hike
During Electronic Arts’ most recent financial briefing,
Insider Gaming
shared that CFO Stuart Canfield announced they would not change their games’ prices for now. Canfield appeared to have left the door open for a possibility of a change in the future.
This is positive news since EA Sports’ key titles like Madden 26, College Football 26, FIFA 26, NHL 26, among others, won’t see price hikes. Although the regular edition’s cost remains unchanged, this might or might not influence the costs associated with their premium versions.
Regular game versions were launched at $69 for every release from EA. The ultimate or deluxe editions of these games had a price tag of approximately $99.
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The release date for Madden 26 has apparently leaked ahead of time, with an official announcement expected shortly.
There’s been a big push on pre-orders for games as they usually cost more than the standard versions with special incentives. Just before the 2025 NFL Draft, EA Sports released the combined trailer of Madden 26 and College Football 26, including the MVP bundle priced at $149. That bundle includes the following:
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Madden NFL 26 Deluxe Edition
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3-Day Early Access
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4600 Madden points
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Cover Athlete Elite Item
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College Football 26 Premium Version
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4600 CUT Points
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Other Incentives
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Another aspect of this scenario is that EA stands to benefit financially from Ultimate Team within their games. Players have the opportunity to purchase exclusive card packs and bonuses aimed at enhancing their gameplay experience and performance.
Esports Impact
Gamer enthusiasts can anticipate that EA-published titles won’t be impacted by inflation through increased prices. However, they should keep an eye on how pricing operates within features like Ultimate Team in certain games, since this could potentially serve as a workaround for EA Games. An upsurge in game prices may complicate matters for regular consumers purchasing video games, and the sector hopes this doesn’t lead to reduced sales overall.
The article was initially posted on
www.si.com/esports
as
No Plans for Price Hikes on Madden 26, EA FC 26, and Other EA Games
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