Did FIFA lose its name?

Beginning in 2023, EA is ending its partnership with FIFA, and dropping its name from its annual soccer series.

Is FIFA called FIFA anymore?

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.

What is FIFA called now?

FIFA video game's new name: EA Sports FC.

Why is FIFA no longer called FIFA?

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.

Did EA drop FIFA?

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.

The End Of EA Sports...? (They Lost FIFA)

Why is EA and FIFA split?

EA Sports wants to create its own game called EA Sports FC by ending its licensing agreement with FIFA. A representative for EA said the new game would be a defining moment for them. It will allow EA to provide fans with a more joyful, creative, progressive, and interactive experience.

Why did EA lose FIFA rights?

Key Background. Tensions had built for months as EA and FIFA worked to hash out a new contract, according to the New York Times. A major point of contention was FIFA's demand to double its licensing fee, which was already $150 million a year, the Times reported.

Will FIFA 23 be called FIFA?

"The FIFA name is the only global, original title. "FIFA 23, FIFA 24, FIFA 25 and FIFA 26, and so on - the constant is the FIFA name and it will remain forever and remain the best.

Is FIFA 23 the last FIFA?

It is the 30th and final installment in the FIFA series that is developed by EA Sports, and the final installment under the FIFA banner, and released worldwide on 30 September 2022 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.

Is FIFA 23 the last FIFA ever?

FIFA 23 has also been confirmed to be the last game in the series, leading to speculation about the future of the franchise. The franchise is not ending, but it will be undergoing a significant rebrand later this year.

Why is EA dropping FIFA name?

In an interview with the BBC, EA Sports vice president David Jackson says that the deal with FIFA wasn't just for the name, but included a set of licensing restrictions that EA no longer has to abide by. This could free the company to explore more interactive and fan-focused gameplay content.

What will replace FIFA?

EA Sports FC Will Replace FIFA 24

Everyone will probably be saying "FIFA" for quite a while. After all, EA has been releasing "a new FIFA" for over 30 years. In the end, the process of ending the partnership was also due to the huge sums that the World Football Federation is said to have demanded from EA.

Why is FIFA being renamed?

EA Sports will rename their popular FIFA game series after they failed to extend their partnership with world football's governing body. The Athletic revealed in October that EA Sports were considering renaming their gaming series and it has now been revealed it will be called EA Sports FC from 2023.

Did EA lose rights to Madden?

The Madden franchise will continue to be a part of the gaming universe for at least the next six years. NFL owners on Thursday approved an extension of their deal with Electronic Arts, continuing a relationship that has existed for 30 years.

What will replace FIFA 23?

2023's game will be called EA Sports FC due to EA and FIFA breaking up.

Is FIFA going to end?

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.

Why is FIFA 23 so different?

FIFA 23 is the first-ever FIFA title to feature cross-play, so after years of waiting, players on Xbox, PlayStation and PC can now play against each other in modes such as Ultimate Team, Online Friendlies, Online Seasons and more. But, cross-play won't be coming to Pro Clubs in FIFA 23, at launch anyway.

Why is the Mexican League not in FIFA 23?

However, fans of domestic Mexican soccer were disappointed to see that Liga MX teams and its players were omitted with the league being one of the most popular in the global game. The reason behind the omission is simple and is centred on rights management.

How much will FIFA 23 cost?

FIFA 23 Standard Edition vs.

The Standard Edition will cost $59.99 (£59.99), consistent with most major video game releases.

Which teams were removed from FIFA 23?

Ecuador, Senegal, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Costa Rica, Japan, Cameroon, Serbia, Switzerland, South Korea and Uruguay are all missing from FIFA 23, whilst the Brazilian national team will have generic players.

What will FIFA 24 be called?

The first Fifa game was released by EA Sports in 1993 with newer and updated versions produced on a near yearly basis ever since. But after losing the naming rights, what would have been Fifa 24 will now be rebranded as EA Sports FC.

Who will make FIFA now?

FIFA has vowed to make its own video game after EA Sports said on Tuesday that it would no longer make titles in partnership with world football's governing body. EA has said it will continue to make football video games, but from 2023 they will come under a new banner: EA Sports FC.

What is happening to FIFA?

After almost 30 years, the franchise is changing hands. After FIFA 23, Electronic Arts will stop selling its future releases with that title (something they have been doing since 1993). FIFA 24 and its successors will continue to be associated with FIFA, but will be developed by a new studio.

Is FIFA shutting down 22?

Every EA Game Being Shut Down in 2023

The Stadia versions of FIFA 21, FIFA 22, and FIFA 23 will all have their online functionality removed on January 18, 2023, alongside the Stadia versions of Madden 21 and Madden 22.

Will FIFA continue without EA?

Today, we are proud to announce that this partnership has been extended until the end of 2022. The FIFA series has been an important aspect to the EA SPORTS family and we are thrilled that this relationship with FIFA will continue.