EA told me today that it's not a mistake, it is their policy.
My son is 12 and while I can give him permission to play the game online through X-box live, EA will not acknowledge he is permitted to play and are citing the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule: https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/complying-coppa-frequently-asked-questions
They also referenced their own site's policies: https://help.ea.com/en/help/account/online-access-for-child-accounts/#agerequirements
Personally, it makes no sense to me that he can play the game, but he isn't allowed to have the DLC or bonus content.
We're all pretty unhappy about it.
That makes zero sense. I enjoy playing, but I bought this game for my son. I'm sure there are a ton of people who bought it primarily for their children. People are going to stop buying Deluxe editions and Founder-type editions if kids aren't allowed to have the bonus content, on a kids' title no less. Missing out on cool stuff is a BIG deal for kids.
Whatever desire I had to get the deluxe upgrade is completely gone.
