UFC 4 is the latest in Ultimate Fighting Championship games from EA, and is scheduled to release on August 14, less than a week away. For those players that simply don’t want to wait that long or that want to get ahead of the competition, the early access is a great option.

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EA Access on UFC 4 began on August 7, a full week before the scheduled release date, and continues on until the 14. Players will not only be able to obtain extra in-game currency, but all of their progress will carry over as well. Beyond this, being able to play early as this will certainly make for good practice and give players a chance to get a hang of the controls.

Those interested in EA Access, the membership costs just $4.99 a month and gives access to a relatively large library of games. Furthermore, players will frequently get early access benefits such as this, making EA Access a good idea for those that find themselves enjoying most of the studio’s games. Frugal players may want to purchase the full year’s subscription for $29.99 instead, resulting in what is essentially 50% off each month. Subscribers also get a 10% discount on full game purchases.

UFC 4 is available for early access now on PS4 and Xbox One.

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