EA Play kicks off 2026 with Battlefield 6 rewards and classic Sims

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EA has outlined the January 2026 slate of EA Play member content, spanning shooters, sports, racers and life sims. The update adds in-game rewards for titles including Battlefield 6, Madden NFL 26, EA Sports FC 26, F1 25 and Apex Legends. Beyond the multiplayer boosts, EA is also bringing back The Sims and The Sims 2 to EA Play on PC via the Xbox app later in the month. A curated MySims: Cozy Bundle joins The Play List after that. No purchase prompts or discounts are required to understand what’s new – here are the dates and content.

Battlefield 6 – January member drops

EA lists a new batch of Battlefield 6 benefits for EA Play members during January. The publisher highlights three items tied to the game’s seasonal progression and onboarding:

• EA Play Deployment Pack
• EA Play Season 1 Pack
• Battle Pass XP Boost

These additions align with Battlefield’s live-service cadence, giving players a head start on early progression and seasonal unlocks.

Sports lineup: Madden NFL 26, EA Sports FC 26, F1 25

EA Play’s sports catalog receives time-limited items aimed at kickoff windows and progression systems across Ultimate Team and season passes.

Madden NFL 26

• Ultimate Team January Pack – claimable in Ultimate Team from Jan 1-31

The pack is positioned for roster-building within Madden’s flagship mode throughout the month.

EA Sports FC 26

• Football Ultimate Team Draft Token – available from Dec 25-Jan 29

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The token supports entry into Draft during the holiday-to-New Year window.

F1 25

• 5,000 XP Boost for the Podium Pass

This boost accelerates tier progression within F1 25’s seasonal pass.

Apex Legends – cosmetic drop

Apex Legends adds a new cosmetic in January: the Gold Broodling Weapon Charm. Members can equip it to any supported weapon for their next drop.

Classic Sims return on PC

EA marks a “Sim-sational New Year” on the Xbox PC App with the re-release of The Sims and The Sims 2 for EA Play on Jan 22. The lineup expands again when the MySims: Cozy Bundle joins The Play List on Jan 29. For players who’ve followed the franchise since its early days, these dates bring the classic life-sim pillars back into easy reach within the subscription catalog.

What’s available and when

Here is a concise view of the January beats across games, including content type and availability windows. Use it to plan your returns to live-service modes and to note the PC catalog dates for The Sims titles.

Quick takeaway – what it means for players

January’s drops concentrate on early-season momentum – XP boosts for F1 25, a Draft Token for FC 26, and Ultimate Team support in Madden aim to streamline that first month back. Meanwhile, The Sims and The Sims 2 re-releases restore two genre staples to the PC catalog on clear dates, with MySims following a week later. Mark the windows that matter to you, jump in when the content lands, and keep an eye on seasonal progression across your favorite modes.