FC 27 Store

The launch of early access for FUT 27 is just around the corner. If you aren't a complete newcomer to the series, you'll likely want to dive straight into the new features and gameplay mechanics, such as Ultimate Team Gallery.

In previous FC titles, unpopular or rarely used player cards often ended up being consumed as SBC fodder or simply sold off. While this generated some profit, it felt like a waste of the cards' potential overall.

To address this, EA FC 27 introduces the all-new Gallery feature, designed to boost the value and utility of these types of cards. Is this feature worth using? Can it deliver the substantial rewards you're hoping for? Let's break it down.

Ultimate Team Gallery mechanics

Whenever you acquire a new player card in FC 27, Gallery system instantly registers it and organizes it into categories based on league, club, nationality, and more. Even if you sell the card later, the record remains in your Gallery.

As you acquire more players, the progress bars for various sets within Gallery fill up. Once you have sufficient progress, or complete a set, you can submit it; the game then evaluates the quality of the cards in the set and awards prizes accordingly.

A more efficient way to collect

In the past, completing collection tasks (especially SBC-focused ones) required keeping a massive stockpile of cards in your club. Even if the cards served no other purpose, they took up valuable space and created visual clutter.

With the introduction of Gallery system in FUT 27, any card that enters your club, regardless of its source or utility, automatically unlocks its corresponding slot in the collection.

This not only streamlines club storage and the display interface but also allows for more intuitive trading on the transfer market, whether you're aiming to complete an SBC or simply progress through Gallery sets.

Furthermore, once you complete a set and receive your evaluation rewards, you can immediately sell the cards back on the transfer market.

This allows you to earn both FC 27 coins and specific Gallery Tokens, maximizing your profits while ensuring greater liquidity in the in-game market.

Diverse and flexible reward mechanisms

When submitting a Gallery set, the final rating is primarily determined by the base scores, OVR, and rarity of the constituent cards.

A standard rare gold card typically has a base score of around 120. Cards with high OVR ratings, such as TOTW, Heroes, and Icons cards rolling out throughout FIFA 27 cycle, will yield higher scores.

Beyond these factors, you can also leverage special bonus tags. Meeting specific tag requirements when submitting a squad can earn you massive rating boosts, sometimes worth tens of thousands of points! Examples include having a squad sharing the same nationality or league, or including special cards in specific positions.

Furthermore, Gallery sets are not locked in permanently. Throughout FIFA 27 lifecycle, you can revisit submitted sets to have them re-evaluated and claim additional rewards.

For instance, if your card collection is limited early in the game, a completed set might only earn a D or C grade. However, as new promos and high-profile players are released, you can swap out the lower-scoring cards in your set to significantly improve your rating.

Exclusive advantages of Gallery Tokens

As a reward exclusive to FC 27 Gallery system, Gallery Tokens can be used in a dedicated token shop. This shop operates on a weekly or seasonal rotation, offering exclusive content not found on the standard transfer market.

First, Gallery Token shop features the exclusive Hall of FUT player series, which includes cards for players who hold great sentimental value or offer unique gameplay experiences.

It is worth noting that during the early stages of FIFA 27, you should prioritize using your tokens to acquire one or two Hall of FUT players who can slot directly into your starting lineup, rather than consuming them too early on purely cosmetic items.

In addition to Hall of FUT players, Ultimate Team Gallery introduces a special Holographic card system. These cards not only boast rarer, more exquisite visual effects, but select versions are also tradable on the transfer market.

Specifically, FIFA 27 Holographic cards come in two varieties: Holographic and Pristine Holographic.

Holographic cards feature a dynamic foil overlay, giving the card face a shimmering, lustrous finish. These can drop randomly when opening special packs or be obtained via the token store or the transfer market.

Pristine Holographic cards are even more premium; beyond standard special effects, they feature the player's stylized signature and exclusive lighting effects.

As the highest-tier cosmetic items in the token Store, they are highly collectible, with only a limited number available for market trading.

All-new 3D visualization space

With the introduction of holographic cards, FIFA 27 features an immersive 3D showroom for Ultimate Team Gallery. All your collected player cards, completed sets, and exclusive kits are displayed as 3D models within your personal showroom.

This means that beyond standard matches, your display center will gradually fill up with top-tier cards and their visual effects as the season progresses. It not only showcases the rewards earned through your hard work but also provides a greater sense of accomplishment.

How to make the most of Gallery?

Unlocking the highest-tier cosmetic items and card effects is a long-term goal, likely a matter of two or three seasons. During Early Access or launch phase, the key to maximizing FUT 27 Gallery is acquiring more Hall of FUT players.

To start, make sure to claim your Newcomer Pack or any pre-order bonuses immediately upon logging in; these will help you build the initial content for your FIFA 27 Gallery.

Next, assess the current state of your Gallery to see which sets are closest to completion. Use the coins you've earned to trade for standard cards from the same leagues and clubs on the market, aiming to assemble squads that trigger the base rating thresholds for rewards.

Don't rush to redeem Hall of FUT players immediately. Instead, continuously optimize your squad lineups and ratings based on your game progress. Once you've accumulated enough tokens, redeem the specific players that best suit your team.

Summary

As it stands, the addition of Gallery feature in FC 27 is a brilliant move. While it doesn't introduce a high-octane competitive mode, it effectively boosts the efficiency of card collecting and reward acquisition.

This feature is well worth utilizing in FIFA 27; with its wealth of potential unique rewards, it could become the ultimate companion for free-to-play gamers!

EA FC 27 Early Access will begin on September 18, while Companion App is expected to go live on September 16. Both are extremely important dates, as they can determine whether you get an early start and gain an advantage.

If you are a pre-order player with early access, the following tips cover what you can do after entering the game to build up an early advantage.

How to Play FC 27 Early?

FC 27 Web App is expected to launch next Wednesday, September 16. Another way to get early access is through EA Play, which will provide a 10-hour trial starting September 18 according to the official page.

This trial does not require Ultimate Edition. As long as you have an EA Play membership, you can download the Standard Edition trial and get 10 hours of playtime.

For PlayStation players, if you have pre-ordered the game, EA Play can give you an extra Thursday to grind out progress.

Open Packs with Web App

Web App lets you open packs and trade players before entering the game, which means you can already have players and FC 27 coins ready once you get into the game.

After entering Web App, you will first be asked to choose a league, which basically determines your starter pack.

The available leagues are offered as combinations, including La Liga, Liga F, Premier League, and WSL. La Liga or Premier League are recommended as your first choices.

After making your selection, the official team will provide you with a starter squad consisting mainly of Bronze, Silver, and Gold cards. The squad will not only contain players from your chosen league, so you may also get lower-rated versions of strong meta cards from popular leagues.

These cards can be extremely useful during the early stages. Keep in mind that all of these cards are untradeable, so they cannot be listed on the market.

For FUT 26 players, you may also receive Welcome Back Packs and other packs. It is recommended to open all of them, as you may get usable players or even tradeable cards that can be quickly sold for some extra coins.

Early Trading Ideas

If you get a strong meta player with a relatively low overall rating from Web App, it is recommended to hold onto the card until at least Friday before deciding whether to sell it. These cards usually reach their peak during the first few days of the game before falling rapidly around Friday and Saturday.

You can wait until more players enter the game and have more coins available before selling, which may allow you to make more from the card. Low-rated meta cards can fall very quickly. Although Evolutions can also affect player value, that is usually more relevant around November and December. Therefore, keep an eye on EVO content during the early stages, and if a card does not fit any useful Evolution, consider selling it within the first few days.

What to Do During Web App Stage

Once you have opened your starter packs and established your Web App account, the next most recommended activity is completing SBCs. You will see content that guides you through how to complete SBCs.

However, EA FC 27 has reworked and simplified SBC system, so it will work very differently from previous games. You may be asked to use Bronze players from the same nation or several players from the same league. Either way, it is recommended to complete the introductory SBC tasks first.

Completing SBCs will reward you with packs. Although many of the rewards are untradeable, they can help you complete other SBCs or build your initial squad.

If an SBC requires players from a specific nation, position, or league, trading opportunities may also appear. You can obtain players that meet the requirements from the market and later resell them for a profit.

What to Do after Entering the Game?

If you use EA Play or New Zealand method on Xbox, you can enter FUT 27 early. Once you enter the game, if you still have FC Points in FC 26, you will first see a prompt asking whether you want to transfer them to the new game, so do not skip the menu.

In the previous game, loan players were provided at the beginning. The requirements were simple, such as completing five ground passes or getting one shot on target. FC 27 may also have similar basic player selections. Do not skip the messages that appear when entering Ultimate Team, or you may miss important information.

Next, continue working through any SBCs that you did not finish in Web App. Prioritize the introductory SBCs and Challenge SBCs. Gold, Silver, and Bronze Upgrade SBCs can wait until later. It is recommended to keep your cards instead of rushing to use a full squad of Gold cards on Gold Upgrade SBCs, because more important SBCs may appear later, especially Gauntlet challenges that could require multiple squads.

How to Use FC 26 Points?

After pre-ordering, Premium Pass should unlock automatically. You can check Season Pass to see how much SP is available and advance through Objectives.

FC Points are distributed as 6,000 points with Ultimate Edition, delivered in three installments of 2,000 each. Ultimate Plus Edition provides 10,000 points, delivered monthly in five installments of 2,000 points each.

The initial 2,000 FC Points can be used to open packs and build your squad. If you get tradeable cards, you can quickly sell them for coins and reinvest those coins into the squad, or you can save the points for EVOs.

Another option is Online Draft, which costs 300 FC Points to enter. If you are skilled enough to reach the semi-finals or win the tournament, the rewards can be much more valuable, including packs containing up to 50,000 coins. Even if your skill level is average, it gives you a chance to use some strong cards.

Do not use FC 27 Points on Season Pass, because pre-ordering Ultimate Edition includes Season 1, while Ultimate Plus even includes Season 5.

Overall, starting September 16, FC 27 UT market will become increasingly active, creating plenty of opportunities for investment. Getting into the game earlier allows you to take advantage of these opportunities and build up a strong coin balance for the early stages.