You’ve finally carved out some time to play EA Sports FC 25, but there’s a problem: the 10-hour EA Play trial isn’t working. It’s frustrating when you’re all set for a gaming session, only to hit a roadblock. But don’t worry—there’s a fix.
The detail error message as below:
Thank you for trying the EA Play Trial version of FC 25. Unfortunately, your FC 25 Trial time has expired. In order to continue playing, please purchase the full version of FC 25.
Here’s a simple way to get your trial up and running:
- Launch FC 25 and choose the Free Trial option from the main menu.
- Hit your Xbox Dashboard, then go to Settings > Network Settings > Go Offline. This step temporarily disconnects your console from the internet.
- Return to EA FC 25. You should see a network error message pop up. Press (A) to skip past it.
- Jump back to the Xbox Dashboard, go to Network Settings, and select Go Online.
- Head back to the game. If everything worked, you’ll see a “Welcome to the Club” message. Press (A) to start.
It’s a bit of a dance between online and offline modes, but it gets the job done. Now, you can enjoy your full 10 hours of trial play. This trick has helped others and will likely work for you too.
Why Does This Happen? Sometimes, the game’s online system struggles to sync your trial access properly. By going offline, you force the game to reset its connection, and once you’re back online, it refreshes and lets you in. Think of it like giving your console a little nudge when it’s being stubborn.
A Note About Timing. If you’re nearing the end of the 10-hour trial and this glitch happens, there’s a chance the system is flagging that your trial is up. Be mindful of how much time is left in your free play window.
Now that you’ve sorted out the trial issue, jump in and make the most of the new features like the upgraded AI and 5v5 Rush mode!