FIFA 22: How to claim your free FUT Hero from pre-ordering the Ultimate Edition

By Mark PangalosSports Writer

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December is here and that means one thing - free FUT Hero packs are available to claim in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team!

So, find out how and when you will be able to claim your free FUT Hero below.

FIFA 22 Ultimate Edition pre-order bonuses

If you have pre-ordered the FIFA 22 Ultimate Edition before 11 August 2021, you’ll be able to claim all these above rewards with all the following:

  • FUT Heroes Player item
  • Untradeable Ones to Watch Player Item (from 1 October 2021)
  • 4 Days Early Access (from 27 September 2021)
  • 4600 FIFA Points
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If you have pre-ordered the FIFA 22 Ultimate Edition and you also have the EA Play Pro Edition, you’ll be able to claim all these above rewards with all the following:

  • 4800 FIFA Points (instead of 4600 Points) – 1600 monthly for 3 months
  • Recurring EA Play member rewards throughout the season
    • Ultimate Team Season XP Boosts
    • VOLTA FOOTBALL season apparel
    • Monthly FUT customization items
  • Access to other EA games, such as Battlefield 2042 or Madden NFL 22
  • FUT Heroes Player item
  • 9 Days Early Access (from September 22)

How & when to claim your free FUT Hero

Claiming your free FUT Hero player item is really simple.

All you need to do is sign in to your FIFA 22 Ultimate Team account on, or following Wednesday, 1 December 2021.

Head to the store and then to the 'My Packs' section, where you should have a FUT Hero pack waiting for you.

It's important to note that the FUT Hero player item you get in the pack will be untradeable.