EA reveals EA Access program for Xbox One

Electronic Arts today revealed EA Access, a new paid program that they are gearing up to launch for the Xbox One in the very near future.

For a $4.99/month or $29.99/year, EA Access grants access to The Vault, which provides users with free games —  FIFA 14, Madden NFL 25, Peggle 2 and Battlefield 4 for now, with more coming soon. Being a member also provides a 10% discount on all digital EA content purchased through the Xbox Games Store.

Additionally, EA Access allows subscribers to check out full game trials of select titles up to 5 days in advance of their release dates. These will include Madden NFL 15, NHL 15, FIFA 15, NBA LIVE 15, and Dragon Age: Inquisition.

We’re not sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing, so we’ll have to see what most other gamers think. The EA Access program is only for the Xbox One for now, but we can see EA expanding it if it does well.

Read on for the details and stop by the official site for more info.

Today we?re revealing a new way for gamers to play more EA games. This is something we?ve never done before and we?re excited to share it with you.

We have partnered with Microsoft to deliver EA Access, an all-new monthly (or annual) membership for gamers exclusively on Xbox One that starts at just $4.99 a month. The service is being rolled out in beta to a limited number of players today, but it will launch for everyone on Xbox One soon. At EA, we are always looking for new ways to make it easier for gamers to play more EA games across all platforms, and we are excited about what EA Access will offer to players on Xbox One.

EA Access membership unlocks The Vault, a collection of EA?s biggest games on Xbox One ready for you to download and play.  During the beta, gamers will have unlimited access to four great EA games: FIFA 14, Madden NFL 25, Peggle 2 and Battlefield 4, with more titles being added soon. That?s over $100 worth of games for $4.99 a month. You can play these EA favorites as much as you want with the click of a button.

EA Access is a totally new way for you to play more of the games you love, for less. Here?s a rundown of the additional benefits EA Access members will get:

• Awesome Value? Besides the great games in The Vault, EA Access members will save 10% on purchases of EA digital content for Xbox One offered through the Xbox Games Store. From full digital-download titles like the upcoming Dragon Age Inquisition or NHL 15, to additional membership services such as Battlefield 4 Premium or even FIFA Ultimate Team points, it?s all 10% off for members.*
• Play First ? Membership in EA Access lets you experience trials of new EA games up to five days before the release date.*  It starts with Madden NFL 15, NHL 15, FIFA 15, NBA LIVE 15, and Dragon Age: Inquisition, but more are on the way. If you decide to buy the game, your progress will carry over so you can pick up right where you left off.

You can join EA Access for just $4.99 per month, or you can purchase an annual membership for $29.99 per year on Xbox LIVE.

Soon, fans of GameStop will be able to purchase their EA Access membership in local retail stores. GameStop and Amazon will also carry EA Access memberships for Xbox One gamers across Europe, as well as EB Games in Canada.

Excited to check it out? EA Access will launch on Xbox One soon. You will find more information on the program at the EA Access website. Be sure to follow EA Access on Facebook and Twitter as well.

Stay tuned!

*Conditions, limitations and exclusions apply. See www.ea.com/eaaccess for details.