Is EA Sports changing FIFA?

EA Sports will rename their popular FIFA game series after they failed to extend their partnership with world football's governing body. The Athletic

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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.

Are EA Sports and FIFA separating?

Electronic Arts (EA) and FIFA are ending their decades-long partnership. Their last installment, FIFA 23, will be the final between the two. EA Sports wants to create its own game called EA Sports FC by ending its licensing agreement with FIFA.

Is EA Sports changing the name of FIFA?

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.

Is FIFA 23 gonna be the last FIFA?

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.

Is FIFA 23 changing its name?

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.

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Why is FIFA 23 shutting down?

Players in the Americas might face some server problems in the near future. EA Sports has announced that its FIFA game data center in Mexico City has closed down on January 13, 2023, due to the company's technology vendor shutting down their services at the location.

Why is FIFA stopping after 23?

More choice for football fans and gamers

Following the announcement, FIFA said ending its deal with EA Sports allows it to move to a non-exclusive gaming model and is engaging with publishers, studios and investors on the development of a new simulation football title for 2024.

Will FIFA 23 keep the World Cup?

FIFA World Cup™ Heroes will be available in FUT across two team releases starting November 11. Similar to Campaign content, they will be permanent within FUT 23.

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.

Is FIFA 24 coming out?

EA FC & FIFA 24 Possible Release Dates. The official EA Sports FC release date is not yet known, but we assume that EA will release the new game in the same period as the previous FIFA games. That would be by the end of September or the beginning of October 2023.

Why did EA and FIFA fall out?

That's not to say EA Sports didn't want to continue the partnership. The company saw no need to unnecessarily jeopardise its most profitable series, but it did want more freedom. Specifically, it wanted to do more with its games, stage esports tournaments, and release non-fungible tokens (NFTs) based on FIFA.

Why is FIFA losing its name?

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.

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.

Will EA Sports lose FIFA license?

(NASDAQ: EA) and the Fédération Internationale de Football Association(FIFA) have announced an extension of their existing licensing agreement until December 31, 2022. Under the terms of the agreement, EA SPORTS maintains exclusive rights to release FIFA-branded action and management videogames.

Why is FIFA changing to EA Sports?

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.

Is FIFA 23 as bad as FIFA 22?

While it's technically a better game than FIFA 22, it may not seem like it to those who don't spend most of their time in FUT or VOLTA.

Is FIFA 22 or 23 better?

The graphics engine provides an even higher authenticity level, introducing over 6,000 new animations for players on the field. Everything looks better than in FIFA 22: dribbling, shots, goalkeeper synchronization, or new artificial intelligence behaviors in defense and attack.

What will replace FIFA 23?

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.

Will FIFA 23 have female Career Mode?

Upon launch, FIFA 23 users can only play with women's teams in Kick Off mode, but not in Career Mode or Ultimate Team.

Why is Brazil not in FIFA 23?

The FIFA World Cup mode has managed Brazil's absence in FIFA 23. It's quite clear that Brazil has been missing since FIFA 23 was released. While players from the nation are present in their official clubs, the national team is not on the list of teams. This has been largely due to licensing issues over image rights.

How long will the World Cup mode be in FIFA 23?

FIFA 23 Ultimate Team

2022 World Cup content will be coming to FUT 23 on Friday, November 11, 2022 until Friday, December 23, 2022.

What teams are no longer in FIFA 23?

Roma, Atalanta, Lazio and Napoli are not featured in FIFA 23 due to their exclusivity agreements with rival game eFootball, and are instead known as Roma FC, Bergamo Calcio, Latium, and Napoli FC respectively.

Will FIFA no longer be called FIFA?

The FIFA soccer video game that gamers have enjoyed for years will disappear after its maker failed to strike a new licensing deal with world soccer's governing body. Electronic Arts Sports will instead introduce a new game — EA Sports FC — for 2023.

Is FIFA shutting down next year?

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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.

Is FIFA 23 Career Mode still broken?

Player career has been praised as one of the modes that have been vastly improved in FIFA 23. However, a number of very annoying issues persist, ruining the experience.