Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted and MySims: Cozy Bundle have joined EA Play's Xbox Play List. The useful question for an existing subscriber is whether the new games are already covered by the plan and platform they use. Check that before buying another membership for access you may already have.
EA's November announcement also includes dated member rewards. Those are separate from the two library additions, so an in-game pack's claim deadline should not be read as a removal date for either game. Decide which part of the membership you actually intend to use.
Start with the platform you play on
EA's Xbox announcement names the two additions and points to PC Game Pass and Ultimate with EA Play. Check your signed-in library and plan details first. A familiar logo in a trailer does not tell you which account has the entitlement.
EA Play's terms say a subscription bought on one platform does not enable the service on another. Benefits and Play List availability can vary by territory and platform. Someone who pays through a PC storefront should therefore check their own library instead of assuming a console announcement grants the same access there.
If the install button asks for payment, check which account is signed in and where you bought the membership. Resolve that before starting another recurring subscription. The plan's name and the storefront both matter when you are checking access.
Replanted is a return to lane defence
Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted revisits the original lane-based defence game with HD graphics. EA's November description includes local co-op and PvP alongside additional modes. That makes the local multiplayer options worth a look if you want something to play together in the same room.
The game's official launch trailer shows the remaster's presentation:
The trailer predates the EA Play addition. Use it to judge whether the game looks appealing, then use the current membership listing to check access. A launch video and a subscription announcement answer different questions about the same game.
If you remember the original, a few stages should help you decide whether you want another playthrough. You can also try the local modes with someone who missed it the first time. Check the controller setup before settling down for a shared session.
MySims offers building and a separate kingdom adventure
EA's bundle introduction explains that MySims: Cozy Bundle contains MySims and MySims Kingdom. The first has you helping develop a town and furnishing it; Kingdom sends you through themed islands with quests and construction tasks. They are two games within one bundle listing.
In MySims, residents' requests give your building a purpose. In Kingdom, collecting Mana and finding Scrolls opens more construction possibilities. If you enjoy a little direction while decorating, those tasks give you something to work towards beyond placing another object because it looks nice.
Sony's official trailer illustrates the same bundle on PS5. It is included for a look at the games, not as evidence that an Xbox membership transfers to PlayStation:
EA's original bundle article dates from the Nintendo Switch announcement in 2024. Its preorder date has passed. Use the November Xbox announcement for the new subscription access, and the earlier introduction for the differences between MySims and Kingdom.
Keep member rewards and game access separate
EA's November rewards include an Apex Legends weapon charm through November 30 and NHL rewards until November 19. Check the relevant game's account and reward screen if either item interests you. The shorter NHL date is an earlier task than the end-of-month reward window.
The member-benefits page also separates unlimited Play List access from selected new-release trials of up to ten hours. The two additions are Play List entries. A trial timer associated with a different game is not the rule for every title offered by EA Play.
The terms require periodic checks of an active subscription, including for offline play, and access ends when membership ends unless you have another entitlement. Check renewal settings if you only intend a short visit to the library. Buying a game separately and playing it through a subscription are different arrangements.
Our November Game Pass guide covers the wider month's additions. If you want a short trial instead, the November 5-8 Free Play Days roundup has its own membership conditions and closing date.
Frequently asked questions
Which games have joined EA Play?
EA’s November Xbox announcement adds Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted and MySims: Cozy Bundle to the Play List.
Are these permanent free games?
No. They are subscription library additions. EA’s terms require an active entitlement to continue accessing Play List games.
Does buying EA Play on one platform cover another?
EA’s terms say a subscription purchased on one platform does not enable the service on another.
Are the two games limited to ten hours?
EA describes them as Play List additions. The separate up-to-ten-hour benefit applies to selected new-release trials.
