FIFA 14 will be free with Xbox One Day One Edition pre-orders

Earlier, Microsoft had stated that all pre-orders for the Xbox One would come with a free download for popular football game FIFA 14. However, the company has since rectified the statement, adding that only those who pre-order the Xbox One Day One Edition will be getting the copy.

“Had a few questions on this so wanted to clarify: FIFA 14 will only come free with Xbox One Day One Edition pre-orders, while stocks last,” tweeted Microsoft’s Social Marketing Manager Graeme Boyd. “If you have already pre-ordered a Day One Edition Xbox One, or pre-order one from now on while stocks last, you will receive FIFA 14 free.”

“Another important note - the Day One Edition Xbox One FIFA 14 offer is valid in Europe, this holiday, while stocks last.”

FIFA 14 will be free with Xbox One Day One Edition

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Currently, the closest thing to an Xbox One launch date some of the world has is November this year. India, however, will see the console even later—sometime in 2014. If you want to know how the Xbox One’s day one line-up stands against the PlayStation 4’s, check out our analysis.