Summary

Debuting in 2014, EA Play is one of the first-ever gaming subscription services that pioneered the concept by giving players access to a selection of various games for a flat monthly fee. While the games available come exclusively from EA, the publisher has a wide variety on offer, even boasting games from massive franchises likeStar Warsandthe entireMass Effectseries.

While the base subscription tier for EA Play typically costs $5.99 a month, marked up from the previous price of $4.99, this month’s anniversary salebrings the cost down to just under a dollar. For 99 cents, players can access a selection of iconic EA titles along with early access to certain new releases with a 10-hour time restriction.

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What to Expect from EA Play and Its Two Tier Options

Once the first month is over, players will have to pay the usual fee of $5.99 monthly for continued access, though it is possible to cancel the subscription before the payment date. The EA Play Pro Tier, which provides a few more perks like early access to premium editions of new EA titles likethe upcomingDragon Age: The Veilguardwith no time constraints and unlimited access to its modern library of games still goes for its usual rate of $16.99 a month.