Why did EA and FIFA stop working together?

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 are FIFA and EA breaking up?

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.

Did FIFA stop working with EA?

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.

How did EA lose the rights to FIFA?

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.

Is EA shutting down FIFA 22?

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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.

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Will FIFA 23 be the last EA game?

While the current contract expires after the 2022 World Cup, EA Sports and FIFA agreed to extend the current deal through the FIFA Women's World Cup in July and August 2023 to include one final edition.

What games are EA shutting down?

EA is removing three games from its online store. These games are Battlefield 1943, Battlefield: Bad Company, Battlefield: Bad Company 2. These games will be removed from the platform on April 28.

How long will FIFA 22 be on EA Play?

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At the moment EA Play offers a 10-hour game trial of FIFA 22, but this will be replaced with the full game on June 23. FIFA's addition now means that all of EA Sports' 2021 titles – FIFA 22, Madden NFL 22, NHL 22 and F1 2021 – are available as part of an EA Play subscription.

Why is FIFA losing licenses?

The deal with FIFA is set to end partially because of money. It was previously reported that FIFA upped the price for its license to over $1 billion per four-year World Cup cycle and Jackson admits money was a factor in the decision to rename the franchise, though isn't the full reason behind the split.

How long will FIFA 22 last?

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

When FIFA 22 ends?

In the Tweet, it was also announced that the last FUT Champions event in FIFA 22 will start on Friday, 23 September, ending on Wednesday, 28 September.

Does FIFA 22 still work?

Yes, with Dual Entitlement you'll be able to access and play both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 version of FIFA 22 on your PlayStation 5, or both the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S version of FIFA 22 on your Xbox Series X|S.

Will EA update FIFA 22?

FIFA 22 is nearly at the end of its life cycle now, with FIFA 23 set to be released to the world on the 30th of September 2022 - however, we're still receiving regular updates on the game.