How do I play FIFA 22 online with Xbox One?

ByJames Dorn Last Update on

Playing FIFA 22 online on Xbox One opens up a world of competitive and cooperative gaming against friends and players worldwide. As a passionate FIFA gamer, let me walk you through exactly how to get started.

What You Need to Play Online

The first requirement is an Xbox Live Gold subscription, which enables online multiplayer gaming across Xbox consoles. The standard Gold plan costs $9.99 per month.

You also need a copy of FIFA 22 for Xbox One, either physical or downloaded. The base version typically retails for $59.99.

With Gold membership and FIFA 22, you have everything needed to dive into online play on Xbox One!

Online Modes in FIFA 22 on Xbox One

FIFA 22 contains several online multiplayer modes to choose from:

  • FUT (FIFA Ultimate Team) – Build your dream squad from licensed players and compete in Division Rivals or Weekend League
  • Seasons – Guide a club through 10 games per season across different leagues
  • Pro Clubs – Create a virtual pro player and team up with friends in 11v11 matches
  • Online Friendlies – Play one-off games with custom settings against other online players

Let‘s explore how to play each of these modes online.

Getting Started with FUT

FIFA Ultimate Team drives the majority of online activity, with over 30 million players building squads, trading players and competing for rewards.

To play FUT online:

  1. Launch FIFA 22 and access Ultimate Team from the main menu
  2. Complete the introductory matches
  3. Use FUT Coins earned to open Starter Packs and build your initial squad
  4. Enter Division Rivals placement matches to get a skill rating
  5. Compete in Division Rivals and Weekend League!

Matchmaking will find you online opponents based on your skill level and squad strength. It‘s addictively fun!

FIFA 22

Taking on Online Seasons

For structured offline play against human opponents, Seasons offers 10-game spans across official leagues.

On Xbox One, Jump In Matches also finding online games instantly without full seasons. Here‘s how to get going:

  1. Go to Play > Seasons and pick your preferred league
  2. Select Match Lobby and enter a lobby or play a Jump In Match
  3. The game will automatically search for another player to match up with
  4. Play out the 90 minutes to earn season progress and coins!

Over 2.3 million Xbox FIFA players tackled Seasons in FIFA 21 based on leaderboards. Try it out for competitive ranked play beyond FUT.

Pro Clubs with Friends

Pro Clubs represent 11v11 team play at its finest in FIFA. To play online:

  1. Create and customize your virtual pro player
  2. Join a club started by a friend or have them join yours
  3. Together, build your Pro Club into an elite squad by earning XP
  4. Enter Drop-In Matches or League seasons against other sides

Club stadium customization, coordinated team play and 32-user lobbies make Pro Clubs a top choice for online friends.

Casual Games via Online Friendlies

For relaxed online games without long-term commitments, Online Friendlies is perfect. Follow these steps:

  1. Go to Play > Online Friendlies
  2. Create a lobby and customize match settings OR join an existing lobby
  3. Invite friends from your Xbox friends list or play against random opponents
  4. Enjoy one-off matches with no skill or chemistry restrictions!

So jump into Online Friendlies for casual fun against the FIFA community with house rules.

Cross-Platform Capabilities

Excitingly, FIFA 22 introduces full cross-play online support across consoles and PC. This means Xbox One players can compete against friends on PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S and PC.

A few key cross-platform elements:

  • Matchmake against other platforms in Division Rivals and FUT Friendlies
  • Play co-op with friends on different consoles in FUT and Volta
  • Pro Clubs drop-ins against cross-platform rival clubs

To add cross-platform friends, select the "+" icon in the friends widget. This input their EA Friend ID.

So rally your buddies on all platforms for expanded online play!

Tips for An Optimal Online Experience

As an avid FIFA gamer, I want to share a few quick tips for smooth online play:

  • Check your connection speeds – lag ruins games! Aim for low-latency broadband or fiber internet
  • Forward necessary Xbox One ports on your router for open NAT
  • Use a wired connection for maximum stability vs WiFi, if possible
  • Qualify for Weekend League monthly for the best FUT rewards
  • Build chemistry between players for stat boosts when team building
  • Complete Squad Building Challenges to earn packs and player picks for your FUT squad

Follow these tips and maximize the competitive thrill of FIFA 22 online!

I hope this guide gives you the confidence to jump into the vibrant world of online FIFA gaming on your Xbox One. Now get out there on the virtual pitch! Let me know if you have any other questions in the comments.

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