EA Sports F1 25 just took the green flag on EA Play, giving Xbox and PC players an easy way to jump into the latest official Formula 1 game without buying it outright. With the 2026 season on the horizon, this is perfect timing if you’ve been waiting for a reason to hit the grid.
EA Play members now get unlimited access to the base version of EA Sports F1 25 through The Play List, whether you’re on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, or PC via PC Game Pass. On top of that, membership includes a rotating catalog of EA games and recurring monthly rewards that help you progress faster in the titles you already play.
As shared in a new Xbox Wire post, this move essentially turns F1 25 into a subscription-friendly racer for Xbox players, putting it alongside other EA staples already bundled with Game Pass Ultimate. It’s an easy way to warm up your racecraft before the real-world 2026 F1 season gets underway.
What you get with EA Sports F1 25
F1 25 is the official game of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship, letting you race current drivers on faithfully recreated circuits around the world. You can take on traditional Career Mode, build your own squad in My Team, or jump straight into Grand Prix weekends to master qualifying and race strategies.
The big narrative hook this year is Braking Point 3, the latest chapter in EA’s story-driven F1 saga. You’ll be fighting to keep Konnersport’s legacy alive as you and your teammate chase a spot in the World Championship, complete with off-track drama and on-track pressure moments.
Customization also gets a nice spotlight. You can design your own liveries, tweak driver numbers, and create team logos, then show them off online on updated, laser-scanned Grand Prix circuits. It’s a solid mix of authenticity and personalization that fits nicely with the “write your own legendary racing story” tagline EA has been pushing.
March’s 5,000 XP Boost for F1 25
If you’re hopping in this month, there’s a good bonus waiting for you: EA Play members can claim a 5,000 XP Boost in EA Sports F1 25, available until March 31. That XP goes straight into the Podium Pass, helping you unlock cosmetic items and rewards faster without grinding quite as much.
Because F1 25 is now part of The Play List, this XP Boost pairs perfectly with the game’s live service-style progression. You can jump in, claim the boost, and start climbing through Podium Pass tiers while you’re learning the tracks and dialing in your setups.
March EA Play rewards in other games
This March isn’t just about F1 25—EA Play is rolling out bonuses across several of its biggest franchises:
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Apex Legends: Grab the Gold Copilot Weapon Charm, available until March 30.
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EA Sports FC 26: Play Clubs mode by March 12 to earn a special membership reward, plus claim a Football Ultimate Team Draft Token between March 12 and April 23.
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EA Sports Madden NFL 26: Pick up a Madden Ultimate Team EA Play March Pack and keep stacking your dream roster until March 31.
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EA Sports NHL 26: Score 2 Season Pass Multiplier Tokens and 3,000 CHEL Coins by March 12, then continue earning with a Season 4 World of Chel Battle Pass XP Modifier and additional CHEL Coins available from March 12 to May 7.
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Battlefield 6: Equip the Season 2 EA Play Pack, available until May 11, and grab the EA Play Deployment Pack to deck out your soldiers before you jump back into the fight.
If you’re already paying for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, a lot of this value is effectively baked into your existing subscription thanks to the included EA Play membership. Between a full F1 25 playthrough, monthly XP boosts, and rewards across shooters and sports titles, March is a quietly strong month for subscribers.
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