Who has FIFA license?

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.

Does EA still have the 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 did EA lose FIFA license?

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.

Is FIFA and EA splitting?

EA and FIFA are ending their decades-long partnership, and EA will create its own football-based game called EA Sports FC.

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.

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Who will take over FIFA game?

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.

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.

Why is FIFA ending partnership with EA?

RASCOE: Last week, FIFA and EA Sports announced their partnership would end this year after they failed to reach an agreement to extend their contract. But after the iconic duo releases their final collaboration later this year, two new games will take its place.

Why can't EA use FIFA?

Why Have EA and FIFA Parted Ways? Although EA is synonymous with FIFA, it costs the game company around $150 million per year to license the FIFA brand, with the last deal signed in 2013.

Who is buying FIFA license?

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With Take-Two owning Top Eleven, which it bought alongside Nordeus this summer, many believe that they have laid the groundwork to make a giant leap. But, what did Zelnick make of it? 2K Games 2K Sports already develops sports games such as NBA 2K.

Who has new FIFA license?

The spiritual successor of the FIFA franchise as we know it already has an official name: EA Sports FC.

Did EA get FIFA back?

While the game has lost the FIFA brand, EA Sports has separate deals with 300 clubs and leagues around the world, allowing the player names, clubs, and competitions to continue existing in-game after the change.

What happens when EA and FIFA split?

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.

Is EA losing the FIFA name?

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 much does EA take when you sell a player?

EA charges 5% tax on FUT transactions. These transactions come from selling on the FUT transfer market. So, if you play Fifa and FUT, it's important to be aware of this tax when it comes to you both selling and bidding on players with your coins.

How long does EA own the NFL license?

The current contract was set to expire after the 2021 season. The extension means that EA Sports will continue to be the league's exclusive publisher of football simulation games through 2026.

Do players get money for being in FIFA?

In short, yes they do – though not as much as the Premier League salary they receive from playing for the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea.

Why is Maradona being removed from FIFA?

According to Infobae, EA Sports signed with Stefano Ceci to obtain these rights, yet he was unable to prove in court that he owned them. Now, they belong to the lawyer Matias Morla and therefore EA Sports no longer have access to these rights.

Why is FIFA no longer called FIFA?

The company said the new “independent platform” will give it a “fresh opportunity… to innovate, create and evolve”. The EA Sports Fifa games are one of the most successful brands in the history of the industry, first launching in 1993. But now Fifa will have to search for new video gaming opportunities beyond EA.

What will happen to FIFA after 2023?

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. 2022 is a huge year for football, with the men's and women's World Cups taking place in the next year, so FIFA 23 is surely set to grow much bigger still.

Will FIFA 23 be the last?

But 2023 could mark a departure from this schedule. 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.

Does EA make more money from FIFA or Madden?

In its annual report, EA confirmed the figures and stated that the majority of Ultimate Team revenue comes from FIFA: "Our most popular live service is the extra content purchased for the Ultimate Team mode associated with our sports franchises.

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.

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.

Will Konami buy FIFA license?

The league itself announced the exclusive deal with Konami, confirming its absence from the upcoming FIFA 23 title. The tweet reads "The LIGA BBVA MX and KONAMI, a leading Japanese video game company, announce a historic exclusivity agreement for the eFootball franchise."