Why did EA lose 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. The EA partnership with FIFA ends later this year.

Why is FIFA leaving EA?

FIFA said in its statement, "FIFA is bullish and excited about the future in gaming and eSports for football, and it is clear that this needs to be a space that is occupied by more than one party controlling all rights." This, to us, implies that FIFA wanted to work with other partners, but EA might not have been open ...

Has EA lost the rights to FIFA?

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.

Why did EA and FIFA end partnership?

FIFA, EA Sports end nearly 30-year partnership as both sides eye new video games. Electronic Arts will stop making its hugely successful FIFA video game in its current name, marking a split in one of soccer's most successful and lucrative partnerships after the sides failed to strike a new licensing deal.

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.

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

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.

Is FIFA 23 the last one?

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.

Will FIFA get shut down?

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.

What is replacing FIFA?

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. FIFA and EA ended their three-decade relationship after the publisher decided it didn't want to "pay a premium" to license the FIFA branding.

How long will FIFA 22 be supported?

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

How long does FIFA last?

It was held over a reduced time frame of 29 days with 64 matches played in eight venues across five cities. Qatar entered the event—their first World Cup—automatically as the host's national team, alongside 31 teams determined by the qualification process.

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.

Will FIFA 24 happen?

Those looking forward to FIFA 24 this year will be in for a bit of a shock - there will be no FIFA game from EA Sports this year, with the company's annual football release being rebranded as EA Sports FC.

Will FIFA 23 Be Renamed?

The latest installment of FIFA 23 will be the last under the partnership between the two entities. After this release, all future games will cease using the FIFA name or branding, and the World Cup will also cease being a part of it as an official FIFA event. Instead, the game will be renamed EA Sports FC.

Why is FIFA finishing?

The FIFA video game will be disappearing after the maker failed to strike a new licensing deal with world soccer's governing body. Instead, EA Sports FC will be introduced from 2023 after the company creates the final game in partnership with FIFA later this year.

Who will take over FIFA after EA?

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.

Do I need to buy FIFA every year?

Every year, this is the main reason to buy the new FIFA.

Players change clubs, youth players are brought up, teams get new kits. You always want to be up-to-date and play with the new ratings. There is no other choice than to buy the new FIFA.

Who will host FIFA 2030?

Fresh on the heels of their neighbours Qatar hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2022, Saudi Arabia have stepped up their own audacious joint bid to host football's showpiece event in 2030, which, if successful, will see the event being held in three continents.

Will FIFA 23 be crossed?

Cross-play Overview

PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Stadia, and PC versions of FIFA 23 will be cross-play compatible with one another, and PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of FIFA 23 will be cross-play compatible with one another.

Why is FIFA only every 4 years?

Why is the World Cup every four years? The four-year gap between each World Cup tournament allows time for the qualification fixtures to be played.

Who is getting FIFA 23?

FIFA 23 has been released on next-gen consoles PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, as well as Windows PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The game will also be released on Nintendo Switch and Google Stadia.

Is there a FIFA 18?

EA SPORTS™ FIFA 18 blurs the line between the virtual and real worlds, bringing to life the players, teams, and atmospheres of The World's Game. Move with Real Player Motion Technology to unlock Dramatic Moments in the world's most Immersive Atmospheres.

Is FIFA addicting?

What Makes FIFA So Addictive? Players from all over buy and play the game every year as loyal fans but often don't understand why they do it. All video games have features that make them addictive but FIFA's seem more subtle as the premise of sports games is very simple.

Is soccer extra time sudden death?

After a short break, the teams will play two 15-minute extra periods, including any minutes of added time the officials deem necessary. There is no sudden death: Both periods are played to their conclusion, regardless of how many goals are scored (or not).