Did FIFA lose their 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.

Why did FIFA end with EA?

The end of the deal with FIFA came after the football body reportedly raised its licensing fee demand from $150 million a year to $250 million — bring the total for the mooted four-year contract to $1 billion.

Is FIFA no longer called FIFA?

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.

Why is FIFA losing licenses?

FIFA was seeking more than double the fees it was already receiving for EA to use its name, the New York Times reported, and the two companies also battled over whether EA's exclusivity rights extended to areas beyond the game such as highlights, tournaments and non-fungible tokens.

Will EA stop making FIFA?

Video games publisher EA Sports has announced it will stop making Fifa branded football games from 2023. The company confirmed it is ending its partnership with the football governing body, but will continue to make football video games which, from 2023, will have a new name – EA Sports FC.

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

Is FIFA 2023 cancelled?

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.

What will happen to FIFA after 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.

Did anyone go to jail for FIFA scandal?

The Department of Justice has not charged anybody at FIFA with bribery. Prosecutors have instead alleged racketeering, wire fraud, and money laundering conspiracies under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) Act, which was intended for use against the Mafia.

Who has the FIFA license now?

FIFA only ceded its name and allowed its product exclusive rights to the official elements of the World Cup, which they organize. However, getting the rest of the licenses has been the responsibility of the developer and its publisher, Electronic Arts.

Is FIFA shutting 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.

Who did EA sell FIFA too?

FIFA 22 is currently available as part of PlayStation Plus. "Everything you love about our games will be part of EA Sports FC - the same great experiences, modes, leagues, tournaments, clubs and athletes," EA Sports exec Cam Weber wrote. "Ultimate Team, Career Mode, Pro Clubs and Volta Football will all be there.

Will FIFA 23 have licenses?

FIFA 23 will include exclusive licences for some of the world's greatest football league competitions including; The EFL (English Football League), Barclays WSL, Major League Soccer, and MBS Pro League.

How much does EA pay for FIFA license?

Among them is the fact that FIFA counts its EA licensing deal as its most lucrative agreement, worth about $150 million per year. Meanwhile, EA's FIFA games have generated more than $20 billion in sales to date. EA's contract expires in 2022, and negotiations over the past two years have strained the relationship.

Was FIFA bribed by Qatar?

After years of investigations and indictments, the United States Department of Justice on Monday said for the first time that representatives working for Russia and Qatar had bribed FIFA officials to secure hosting rights for the World Cup in men's soccer.

How did FIFA get so corrupt?

U.S. prosecutors have accused FIFA officials of taking bribes in exchange for voting for Qatar's winning bid back in 2010, as well as that of Russia, which hosted the 2018 men's World Cup.

Did EA lose the rights to call it FIFA?

EA Sports game series drops FIFA name

In a statement announcing the rebrand, EA Sports said future editions of the game would retain the rights to the likenesses of 19,000 players across 700 teams as well as 100 stadiums and 30 leagues under 300 licensing deals with other organisations.

What game is replacing FIFA?

EA promises "the same great experiences, modes, leagues, tournaments, clubs and athletes," so FIFA fans can rest easy. EA Sports FC will be the new name for the publisher's football series when it releases next year, with FIFA 23 being the last instalment in the franchise as we know it.

Is FIFA 24 coming out?

As of yet, there is no specific release date for EA Sports' next football game. FIFA 23 was released on September 27, 2022 and there's a strong chance the upcoming edition will be coming out at a similar time of year in 2023.

Is FIFA 23 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.

Why is FIFA changing name?

For 30 years, EA and FIFA have mutually benefited one another, but all that is about to change. Beginning in 2023, EA is ending its partnership with FIFA, and dropping its name from its annual soccer series. Instead, EA's series will now be named EA Sports FC.

How long will FIFA 22 be supported?

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

How long is EA contract with FIFA?

EA Sports and FIFA announced that their partnership spanning over 20 years will come to an end in the summer of 2023.

Will EA Sports FC be licensed?

Yes, EA has confirmed that official leagues, teams, players and stadiums will all be available in EA Sports FC. The publisher will bring a unique licensing portfolio to the new franchise, featuring over 19.000 players, 700 teams, 100 stadiums and 30 leagues.

Is FIFA 23 the last EA game?

However, things could get tricky in the autumn of 2023. The franchise will be renamed to EA Sports FC, following a breakdown in negotiations between EA Sports and FIFA that resulted in the loss of the FIFA license. This is why FIFA 23 is set to be the last game in the series under the FIFA name.

What leagues were removed from FIFA 23?

Mexico and Japan's first-divisions, Liga MX and J-League, are also reportedly set to be absent from the new game meaning teams from those competitions will be missing. There will be no Russian teams in FIFA 23 either after EA Sports opted to exclude them as a result of their invasion of Ukraine.