Are EA and FIFA splitting?

The breakup means that EA's series will no longer be able to call itself FIFA—it will now be known as (the less catchy) EA Sports FC—and will lose access to global tournaments, following with the Women's World Cup in 2023. But it's FIFA that stands to lose the most from the parting.

Why is FIFA leaving EA?

EA splits from FIFA—will rebrand as EA Sports FC

FIFA, one of the most popular video game franchises, will be renamed EA Sports FC after the game's publisher, Electronic Arts Inc., failed to reach a new licensing agreement with the world soccer governing body of the same name.

What is happening with EA and FIFA?

The present licensing agreement continues until 31st December 2022 and FIFA 23 will be the final EA Sports FIFA game when it is released this autumn.

Is EA losing FIFA license?

We examine what will happen to EA Sports after losing the FIFA license and what we can expect from its next work, EA Sports FC, its spiritual successor. FIFA 23 will mark the definitive end of the collaboration between the organization headed by Gianni Infantino and EA Sports.

What will EA do after FIFA 23?

Of note, FIFA 23 is the final entry in the series from EA bearing that name. 2023's game will be called EA Sports FC due to EA and FIFA breaking up.

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Who will take over FIFA after EA?

EA Sports has announced that FIFA 23 will be the very last in its long-running series of football video games - to be replaced by a new franchise called EA Sports FC.

Is this the end of FIFA?

The FIFA video game will be disappearing after the maker failed to strike a new licensing deal with world soccer's governing body. Instead, EA Sports FC will be introduced from 2023 after the company creates the final game in partnership with FIFA later this year.

Is FIFA 23 the last FIFA ever?

NEW BEGINNINGS: EA Sports FC will be the new name of Fifa from summer 2023. Fifa and EA Sports have officially launched Fifa 23, the last iteration of the iconic video game.

Will FIFA get shut down?

On February 14, 2023, EA is dropping the online servers for a slew of FIFA games, including FIFA 16, FIFA 17, FIFA 18, and FIFA 19. These include every version of the game, from the PC port to the Switch, to the PlayStation and Xbox.

How long will FIFA 22 be supported?

FIFA games will end after 30 years as EA announces name change.

What is EA's biggest game?

The Sims 4 was a juggernaut for EA in 2022, with players collectively logging 1.4 billion hours in the game. Players created more than 436.5 million Sims, while 21.7 million Sims perished (the most common death was old age, followed by anger and then drowning).

Is FIFA 2022 finished?

The 2022 FIFA World Cup final was the final match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the 22nd edition of FIFA's competition for men's national football teams. The match was played at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on 18 December 2022, the Qatari National Day, and was contested by Argentina and defending champions France.

Will FIFA 23 be owned by EA?

Long story short: yes, FIFA 23 will be the last FIFA-branded game that EA Sports makes for the foreseeable future. However, EA Sports will continue making football games, with their next one due to be called EA Sports FC - and it sounds like this rebranded effort will contain a lot of familiar elements for fans.

Will FIFA 24 come out?

EA Sports has not renewed its contract with FIFA – and lost the naming rights for their popular football simulation. They won't publish FIFA 24, the new FIFA will be called EA Sports FC. We have summarized all the leaks about the new game for you. FIFA 23 will mark a historic milestone as "EA Sports' last FIFA".

Will FIFA 23 be crossed?

Yes, FIFA 23 does support crossplay, for the first time in the football franchise's history.

Is FIFA 23 going to be free?

Sadly, Fifa 23 will not be free on the PS5 and the Xbox. The game comes in two different editions. The cheapest and most popular is the Standard Edition.

Will FIFA 23 be good?

The gameplay is the star of the show with FIFA 23 and it's the most fun I have had with a FIFA game on the pitch in a number of years. The addition of an updated HyperMotion engine – a feature first introduced last year – improves the motion of players, giving lots of them distinct feelings and movement.

Will FIFA 23 Be Renamed?

Instead, the game will be renamed EA Sports FC. "EA SPORTS FC will allow us to realize this future and much more…but not before we deliver our most expansive game ever with our current naming rights partner, FIFA, for one more year," said EA Sports in the company's official statement.

Who will retire after FIFA 2022?

Sergio Busquets of Spain retires from international football after FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 exit - Sportstar.

Who will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

The tournament will be jointly hosted by 16 cities in three North American countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The United States will host 60 matches, including every match from the quarterfinals onward, while neighboring Canada and Mexico will each host 10 matches, making a total of 80 matches.

Will FIFA 24 have real players?

In addition, Electronic Arts will still be able to use real teams and real players thanks to a unique licensing portfolio which includes partnerships with 700+ footballers plus exclusive deals with leagues such as the Premier League, LA Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, the MLS, and more to be revealed.

Is EA Play being Cancelled?

Unfortunately, it's now confirmed that EA Play will not be returning this year. IGN revealed that EA will not host an EA Play event in 2022, and the publisher will seemingly focus on sharing information separately for each game.

Which game makes EA the most money?

What did EA get in trouble for?

Since the 2010s, the video game company Electronic Arts has been at the center of numerous controversies involving acquisitions of companies and anti-consumer practices in their individual games, as well as lawsuits alleging anti-competitive practices on EA's part when signing sports-related contracts.

Will FIFA 23 be better than FIFA 22?

In this comparison, FIFA 23 fares much better than FIFA 22. And if you do not have any of these games yet, and are wondering which one is worth investing in the most – choose the unimaginably epic gameplay in FIFA 23.