Who is getting FIFA rights?

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.

Who has the rights to FIFA 23?

So, while FIFA 23 is the final FIFA game from EA, fans of the franchise should feel right at home with EA Sports FC from next year onwards.

Is EA discontinuing FIFA?

FIFA 23 will be the last installment in the EA Sports FIFA franchise, but it most certainly doesn't spell the end of the video game. In May, EA Sports and FIFA announced their partnership spanning over 20 years will come to an end in the summer of 2023.

Who is taking over FIFA license?

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.

Why is EA losing 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.

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

Is FIFA 23 going to be 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.

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.

What will happen to FIFA after 23?

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

What game is replacing FIFA?

As you might recall, there's been a huge shake-up in the world of the video game football - with Electronic Arts dropping the FIFA brand in favour of 'EA Sports FC'.

Why is EA and FIFA splitting?

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.

Will FIFA 23 be licensed?

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.

What teams are leaving 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.

Will FIFA 24 happen?

One thing to keep in mind is that the next game won't actually be called FIFA 24 and will instead rebranded to EA Sports FC. The new name is the result of EA Sports and FIFA ending their 20-year partnership. A renewed deal between the two parties could not be agreed meaning the game needed to be rebranded.

Is FIFA shutting down next year?

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.

Is EA FC going to be free?

EA SPORTS FIFA World, a new free-to-play game for PC, is entering a Global Open Beta. Join the 1.5 million fans who have already registered to play!

What is FIFA 24 going to be called?

But after losing the naming rights, what would have been Fifa 24 will now be rebranded as EA Sports FC.

How long will FIFA 23 be supported?

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

How long will FIFA 23 be free?

Is FIFA 23 free? Unfortunately for fans, no - FIFA 23 will not be free. This comes after EA announced Pre-Order packages for the game on the 20th of July 2022, which has confirmed that you will need to pay to obtain FIFA 23. The prices for each version depend on the platform you're playing on.

What rights will EA lose?

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.

Will Madden lose NFL license?

EA will remain in possession of the “Madden” license and development rights through at least 2026. The deal will allow EA to develop new games both in the “Madden NFL” franchise and outside it.

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.

What will replace FIFA 24?

One thing to keep in mind is that the next game won't actually be called FIFA 24 and will instead rebranded to EA Sports FC. The new name is the result of EA Sports and FIFA ending their 20-year partnership. A renewed deal between the two parties could not be agreed meaning the game needed to be rebranded.

Why is the Mexican League not in FIFA 23?

Liga MX's absence from FIFA 23 is the result of an agreement that it entered into with Konami, the maker of eFootball 2023.

Will FIFA 24 be free?

Returning players earn access to the FUT Web App and Companion App from September 20. Is FC 24 free to play? No. As with the previous Electronic Sports titles, you will have to buy it.

Where will 2030 FIFA be?

In July 2019, Egyptian Football Association president Hany Abo Rida said Egypt would be ready to host a 48-team World Cup. Cameroonian then-presidential candidate Joshua Osih's political program included nominating his country along with two sub-Saharan African countries to host the 2030 World Cup.