EA Sports FC 26 players recently discovered a major flaw in the game’s pricing system, enabling them to use a VPN to assemble incredibly powerful teams for a minimal cost. While the idea of a cheap super-team is tempting, such exploits ultimately undermine fair play.
This exploit originated from an error where FC points were incorrectly priced on Indonesian servers. Typically, 100 FC points cost around $1, with bulk discounts available for larger purchases. However, the price was mistakenly listed as 2,000 rupiah (roughly $1) instead of the intended 2 million rupiah. As word of this discrepancy spread, some players quickly began using VPNs to connect to these Indonesian servers and take advantage of the pricing error.
While VPN services can legitimately enhance online gaming by reducing lag or preventing DDoS attacks, using them to cheat the system harms the community and can lead to IP blocks. Fans on platforms like Reddit quickly condemned the exploit, with some calling it ‘the biggest mistake in EA history.’ Nobody wants to face unfairly constructed ‘superteams’ in online matches. Thankfully, EA Sports responded rapidly, suspending or banning accounts that participated in this mistake, ensuring fair play is restored.
However, there is potentially another element to this story. Although the price glitch appears to have been fixed, some speculate that Apple might share responsibility. One user suggested that since payment was only possible via Apple Pay, and the system displayed the correct rupiah amount during the scan but processed the incorrect lower figure upon confirmation, the fault could lie with Apple’s payment processing. This theory adds an interesting twist to the narrative.
Whatever the ultimate cause of this problem, it’s a relief that it has been addressed. If you’re looking to use a VPN for legitimate in-game advantages, such as improved performance or protection against attacks, there are many reputable services available that can enhance your online gaming experience responsibly.