Build your dream teams with Madden NFL 15, FIFA 15, and NHL 15 Ultimate Editions

By Will Fulton June 27, 2014

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EA Sports has announced that pre-orders are now available for the Ultimate Editions of Madden NFL 15, FIFA 15 and NHL 15. Purchasing the Ultimate Editions nets you subscriptions to a steady flow of exclusive goodies and Ultimate Team content after the games launch later this year.

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Madden NFL 15 Ultimate Edition comes with three Ultimate Team Pro Packs a week for 10 weeks, totaling 30 packs to help craft your perfect lineup. Each pack is guaranteed to have at least one gold, elite, or legendary player. You also receive a special Draft Pack featuring 10 of the first round picks from this year’s NFL draft.

FIFA 15 Ultimate Team Edition includes the Adidas All-Star Team, access to the great Lionel Messi for five Ultimate Team games, three new goal celebrations, and more content yet to be revealed. Like NFL 15, you also receive one Ultimate Team Gold Pack per week for 40 weeks.

NHL 15 Ultimate Edition similarly grants you two Gold Packs a week for 25 weeks to fill out your Ultimate Team roster.

All three Ultimate Editions cost $70 apiece and are available now for pre-order from select retailers. Madden NFL 15, FIFA 15, and NHL 15 arrive later this year on PlayStation and Xbox consoles, with FIFA 15 additionally available on PC.

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