EA has launched Glory Hunters, the latest summer event for FC 26, officially launching on June 26th and running until July 10th. As the core mid-season content of Festival of Football, this event introduces a brand-new gameplay feature - PlayStyles customization. This is fantastic news for players who have long wanted to freely build their squads. It means unprecedented flexibility and freedom in squad building, freeing players from the constraints of tactical styles imposed by the rules, allowing them to use any players they like. In addition, Glory Hunters also features elite player cards currently participating in FIFA World Cup. You can freely combine players based on their attributes and stats, or simply choose your favorites. Follow along to uncover the full story of Glory Hunters. Key Highlights The biggest highlight of this event is PlayStyles customization. In previous FC 26 events, PlayStyles and PlayStyle+ were fixed. This event allows players to freely choose which PlayStyles to add for specific event player cards. Meanwhile, a PlayStyles Lab feature has been added to the menu, allowing players to customize players according to their tactical preferences. This means that the same player card can be designed to emphasize speed, defense, or playmaking abilities, among other PlayStyles. It completely hands over the power to determine player strength and tactical style to the player, representing a fundamental shift from an era where team strength was determined by card draws to one where strategy dictates strength. Detailed Features 1. Blank Player Cards All player cards in FC 26 Glory Hunters are initially blank, without any additional PlayStyles or PlayStyles+, possessing only basic stats. You can manually add your desired PlayStyles to player cards in PlayStyles Lab, completely free of charge, and there are no restrictions on making changes. 2. Active Customization You can completely shape player attributes according to your preferred playing style and tactics. For example, if you prefer counter-attacking, you can max out the defensive attributes of your center-backs, or if you prefer wing-based attacking tactics, you can max out the sprinting and dribbling skills of your wingers. In short, your PlayStyles lineup is entirely up to you. 3. Value Transfer Previously, high-value players in FC 26 were largely determined by fixed stats. After Glory Hunters, player card stats can be customized, thus overturning the previous system where high stats equal high value. PlayStyles become the core determinant of player value. Going forward, players may not be primarily focused on acquiring high-level players with large amounts of Coins, but rather on the key PlayStyles items or resources that transform basic player cards into powerful ones. During the event, you can obtain these crucial permanent items by acquiring card packs, completing challenges, or completing objective missions. Glory Hunters Items are divided into two team-exclusive sets. The first set of team items lasts from June 26th to July 3rd, and the second set from July 3rd to July 10th, each set lasting one week. Similarly, these items will appear on the in-game trading market, and their prices will rise significantly if Glory Hunters Items are tradable, you'll need to spend a substantial amount of FC 26 Coins to acquire them. In short, PlayStyles customization, as a core highlight of Glory Hunters, is of great significance to both players and the game itself. Player Roster Glory Hunters' player selection focuses on elite players who have performed exceptionally well in real life, including Icon players and current national team players. Their overall rating is expected to be between 94 and 98, placing them at a level where they can be used directly in final matches. Each card has extremely high collectible value. Based on the most leaked player information so far, only the first group of teams has relatively complete player information: Lionel Messi Neymar Jr. Ousmane Dembélé Bruno Fernandes Virgil van Dijk Marcus Rashford Federico Valverde João Cancelo Thibaut Courtois Fabián Ruiz Moisés Caicedo Richard Ríos The second group of players is still unclear, and even the leaked information is incomplete. However, judging from the first group's roster, in addition to players who have consistently performed well in matches, there are also some rookie players from this year's FIFA World Cup. We can reasonably speculate that the players who will be released on July 3rd may be another group of rookies who performed well between June 26th and July 3rd. Therefore, it seems that players who want to predict or invest in players in advance not only need to pay attention to any developments in FC 26, but also need to watch World Cup matches. After all, player attribute data in FC 26 has always been closely linked to player performance on the field. Completion Strategy Since Glory Hunters only exists for two weeks during FC 26, and each set of player cards can only be obtained for one week, you must maximize all rewards from the event and challenges: FC 26 Coins, Glory Hunters Items, or some player cards. 1. Pack Opening Strategy If you currently have card packs saved up in FC 26, you can save them for when Glory Hunters event goes live, because according to player community speculation, the drop rate of card packs will be higher when a new event is launched. 2. Resource Planning Based on leaked player information, you can observe the market in advance and accumulate some high-rated player cards for investment, saving up some Coins. After all, some top players, such as Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr., have a very low drop rate in card packs and may only be obtainable through high-priced acquisition on the market later. 3. Gameplay Tips Since the event duration is short, it's best to prioritize completing tasks that refresh during the event period. Then, focus on tasks related to team composition restrictions and win counts, such as Weekend League, to maximize your time utilization. FC 26 Glory Hunters officially launches tomorrow, are you ready?

The official price of GTA 6 has been announced, along with the differences between Standard Edition and Ultimate Edition. Ultimate Edition includes a wealth of exclusive content, some of which even touches on core game mechanics. While the developer has released a wealth of information, not all of it will be welcomed equally - particularly for fans who cherish physical collections, some of the news may prove disappointing. Let us now walk through the key details surrounding pre-orders for GTA 6. Pricing and Editions Speculation over the official pricing of GTA 6 has persisted for months, but that debate has now been settled: Standard Edition: $80 Ultimate Edition: $100 Pre-orders commence after June 25, and those who opt for Standard Edition can later upgrade to Ultimate Edition at any time (for an additional fee). Industry analysts had previously forecast that Standard Edition could reach as high as $100, so the $80 figure - though a record high for the franchise - still falls within the expected range for a portion of the player base. For collectors who prize physical discs, however, there is a bitter pill to swallow: the retail boxed version of GTA 6 will no longer include a game disc. Instead, the case will contain only a redemption code. This move may well reshape the future of physical game packaging, but the first to feel the headache will undoubtedly be brick-and-mortar game retailers. Release Date GTA VI is set to launch officially on November 19 for Xbox Series X|S and PS5. Digital pre-loading will begin on November 12. The studio has confirmed that at launch, the game will offer only the single-player experience; GTA Online will not be available simultaneously. Players need not worry about this, as GTA V followed the same strategy - its multiplayer mode arrived only two weeks after the base game's debut. For GTA 6, the online component is expected to go live within a month of release. Those who digitally pre-order through the PlayStation Store will additionally receive one month of free GTA Online Plus membership. Ultimate Edition Exclusive Content According to the official GTA VI website, Ultimate Edition grants access to an array of exclusive high-end vehicles, weapons, apparel, and unique in-game features across various functions. These offerings are woven into different chapters of the character's story, with certain new items becoming unlockable only after specific story milestones. One such example is the exclusive vehicle, '95 Grotti Cheetah, which Standard Edition owners cannot obtain. Exclusive Vehicles '95 Grotti Cheetah: a retro sports car evoking the mid-90s styling. Jason's Safehouse Vehicles: including Dinka Enduro motorcycle and Crest Kayak. '67 Vapid Dominator Buggy: a capable off-road buggy. Shitzu Squalo: a speedboat moored at Washington Beach, equipped with a weapons case and the ability to fish. Modkit: Ganado Retro Build – a retro modification kit for Jason's pickup truck. Exclusive Shops and Services Some Ultimate Edition content appears to be entirely exclusive. In the published details, Ride Out Customs is accessible only to Ultimate Edition owners; it offers interior customisation for vehicles, premium wheel rims, and donk-style modifications. Other exclusive establishments include: Rideout Customs: vehicle modification. One-Eyed Willie's: exterior vehicle styling. Sara's Unisex Salon: adjusting the protagonists' hairstyles, facial hair, makeup, and manicures. Stock 305: selling premium high-end streetwear. Electric Fang Tattoo: offering over 50 exclusive tattoo designs. Because the official language remains somewhat ambiguous, it is not yet clear whether these cosmetic customisation features are permanently locked behind Ultimate Edition or whether alternative shops will be available for Standard Edition players. If those customisation options are indeed gated exclusively to Ultimate Edition, it will almost certainly provoke strong discontent among the community. The current wording leaves room for interpretation - there may still be other hair salons in the game for standard owners - but the situation remains decidedly murky. Exclusive Gameplay and Areas PTTYOUNGIN Illegal Goods Store is a gang stronghold that Ultimate Edition players can raid to obtain special items and contraband. Classic Car Collection is a special commission mission in which players must locate and restore abandoned classic cars scattered across the game world. Paradise Garage serves as the exclusive storage location for '67 Vapid Dominator Buggy; this garage is fully equipped with a weapons locker (for saving armaments) and a secure fencing site. Ultimate Edition also includes exclusive weapon variants for both Jason and Lucía. This suggests that in GTA 6, each character will maintain their own separate arsenal, rather than sharing weapons across all protagonists as was the case in GTA V. Pre-order Bonus Anyone who pre-orders any edition of GTA 6 before November 20 will receive Vintage Vice City Pack, which contains: '55 Vapid Stanier (retro sedan) Ocean Beach Garage Vintage-style outfits and hairstyles Tommy Vercetti-Inspired Weapon Patterns/Skins Why Ultimate Edition Raises Concerns? Ultimate Edition undeniably offers a substantial amount of extra material - far from a perfunctory digital trinket pack. Nevertheless, the decision to lock actual in-game venues and functions - such as customisation garages, hair salons, tattoo parlours, and even storefronts - behind a paywall is troubling. If a player does not purchase Ultimate Edition, will they simply encounter shopfronts in the game world that they cannot enter? That sense of seeing content without being able to interact with it would inevitably dampen enthusiasm. Furthermore, many players question whether the studio has essentially carved out features that ought to have been part of the base experience, only to sell them back at a premium. Even if the final game is so vast that the absence of a few shops barely affects the overall experience, the practice itself remains debatable. As one of the most eagerly awaited games in history, GTA VI's pricing strategy and edition segmentation will exert a profound influence on the entire industry. In terms of sheer content volume, the title may well justify its price tag, yet every player's financial circumstances and personal valuation differ. Although GTA Online's release will be delayed, the wait is worthwhile considering the quality and scale of GTA 6. You can buy what you need at IGGM GTA 6 Store, as many players will be flocking there - they might be your allies or your enemies.