Spotify Partners with EA Sports for Integrated Gaming Experience

Spotify is venturing into the world of gaming, albeit in a limited capacity, through a partnership with EA Sports. The music streaming giant has joined forces with the renowned sports video game developer to offer users seamless streaming access while playing EA Sports FC 25.

This collaboration enables players on the PS5 and Xbox Series X or S to access Spotify’s vast library of music, podcasts, and audiobooks. However, there are some caveats: the feature is currently available only as a pilot program in Australia and Saudi Arabia, and it is exclusive to Spotify Premium subscribers.

Players who meet the eligibility criteria will notice a new Spotify tab in the main menu section, where they can log in to their accounts. They can then access Spotify from the set-up or pause menus, although this will require interrupting gameplay to select a song. The pause menu also allows gamers to skip or choose a new track, which will be displayed as a small icon at the top of the screen.

Gamers have the option to replace the game’s default audio with their Spotify playlist. Nevertheless, Spotify notes that certain music may not be available at this time.