Can You Carry Over Your Ultimate Team?
Are you planning to upgrade to a new generation console and wondering if your Ultimate Team progress will transfer over? The short answer is that it depends on the game and mode. In this article, we’ll delve into the details and explore what happens when you carry over your Ultimate Team from one console to another.
Do You Need to Buy the New Game?
When upgrading from one console to another, it’s essential to understand what is included in your package. In the case of Madden Ultimate Team (FUT), your team progress, coins, and items do not carry over to the next console generation. This means you will not be able to play with the same team on your new console unless you recreate it.
However, it’s worth noting that your in-game purchases, such as coins or items, may transfer from the previous console to the new one if you’ve purchased them on PlayStation Network (PSN) or Xbox Store. This applies to coins and items that were bought, not earned.
Transferring from Old to New Generation Console
Ultimate Team on the Xbox and PlayStation series, including FUT in FIFA 22 and Madden NFL 22, have differing rules for carrying over your team:
| Console Generation | Carries Over | |
|---|---|---|
| Same Generation (e.g., Xbox One to Xbox One) | Yes, Ultimate Team progress, coins, and items | |
| Different Generation (e.g., Xbox One to Xbox Series X | S or PS4 to PS5) | No, Ultimate Team progress, coins, and items |
As the table shows, if you’re sticking within the same console generation (e.g., from Xbox One to Xbox One or PS4 to PS4), you’ll be able to carry over your Ultimate Team progress, coins, and items.
However, if you’re switching from an older console generation (e.g., Xbox One to Xbox Series X|S or PS4 to PS5), the carryover is not available for FUT. You’ll need to restart with a new team, although any coins or items purchased from PSN or Xbox Store will be accessible.
Can You Upgrade Your Current Console?
Yes, you can upgrade from your current console to a newer model without sacrificing your Ultimate Team progress. When doing so, you can play your current console on your new TV or streaming setup, taking your saved data and Ultimate Team with you.
Important: Check System Requirements
Before upgrading to a newer console, ensure your system meets the requirements to run the new game smoothly. EA SPORTS provides compatibility tables on their website to help you find out if your current console can support the latest game versions.
Does Your Progress Transfer from PC to Console?
No, progress between PC and console Ultimate Team editions is not directly transferable. While you can transfer in-game purchases made on the same account type (e.g., coins from one Ultimate Team to another), progress within each platform remains separate.
Recap and Recommendations
When upgrading from an old to a new console, here are a few takeaways:
- Understand the console generations: Your progress carries over if you stick to the same console generation (e.g., from Xbox One to Xbox One). For consoles in different generations, Ultimate Team progress won’t carry over (e.g., Xbox One to Xbox Series X|S or PS4 to PS5).
- Buy the new game separately: For Madden Ultimate Team specifically, you won’t be able to transfer your team, so purchasing the new game separately will help you keep your progress intact.
- Purchase in-game items through account management: To keep in-game purchases linked to your account, purchase through PSN or Xbox Store rather than directly through the game.
With these facts in mind, you can better navigate the transfer process for your Ultimate Team when upgrading to a new console or trying to preserve your progress between PC and console editions.
Keep up the grind, and don’t hesitate to upgrade – your Ultimate Team is always on the move!