Why is EA ending FIFA?

The end of the deal with FIFA came after the football body reportedly raised its licensing fee demand from $150 million a year to $250 million — bring the total for the mooted four-year contract to $1 billion.

Will EA stop making FIFA?

Long story short: yes, FIFA 23 will be the last FIFA-branded game that EA Sports makes for the foreseeable future. However, EA Sports will continue making football games, with their next one due to be called EA Sports FC - and it sounds like this rebranded effort will contain a lot of familiar elements for fans.

Why is FIFA 23 the last game?

However, things could get tricky in the autumn of 2023. The franchise will be renamed to EA Sports FC, following a breakdown in negotiations between EA Sports and FIFA that resulted in the loss of the FIFA license. This is why FIFA 23 is set to be the last game in the series under the FIFA name.

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 24 come 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.

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

Is EA losing FIFA license?

We examine what will happen to EA Sports after losing the FIFA license and what we can expect from its next work, EA Sports FC, its spiritual successor. FIFA 23 will mark the definitive end of the collaboration between the organization headed by Gianni Infantino and EA Sports.

Who will take over FIFA?

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.

Has FIFA left EA?

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.

Why is FIFA losing licenses?

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.

Why is FIFA changing name?

EA Sports to rename FIFA video game series after failing to reach agreement. EA Sports will rename their popular FIFA game series after they failed to extend their partnership with world football's governing body.

Is FIFA 23 the last one?

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.

Will FIFA 23 be 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.

Who will hold FIFA 2030?

The South American nations of Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay have submitted a joint bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which will take place 100 years after the first tournament was held in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Who will hold FIFA 2026?

The 2026 World Cup will take place in three North American countries: the United States, Mexico, and Canada. This will be the first time that the tournament is hosted by three different nations and it will be the very first time that the event will be contested in Canada.

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.

What is the future of EA FIFA?

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.

Does EA pay FIFA?

Still, it's a notable rebrand for a series that's reportedly generated more than $20 billion in sales over the past 20 years. According to Panja, FIFA received $150 million per year from EA Sports, and was seeking to more than double that payout.

Will Morocco host a World Cup?

Morocco joins Portugal and Spain in transcontinental bid to host 2030 World Cup. Morocco is set to join Spain and Portugal in a bid to host the FIFA 2030 Men's World Cup, apparently replacing Ukraine in a three-way alliance with the two European nations.

How long will FIFA 2026 be?

New format

The tournament would be completed in 39 days, an increase from 32 days of the 2014 and 2018 tournaments. Each team would still play three group matches, with the top 8 third-placed teams joining the group winners and runners-up in a new round of 32.

Who will host FIFA 2038?

According to Dr. Thompson, as part of the long-term development plan, Ghana plans to host international events like the World Cup and Olympic Games.

How expensive will FIFA 23 be?

In the U.S., standard edition FIFA 23 games will cost $59.99 on PS4 and Xbox One, with a bump in price for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S at $69.99.

Will EA FC 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!

Why is FIFA 23 so fast?

Thanks to HyperMotion2, EA Sports were able to introduce new running mechanics in FIFA 23. The devs created the AcceleRATE system that defines a player's running style and acceleration pattern in FIFA 23. Each player will fall into one of three AcceleRATE types: controlled, explosive, or lengthy.

Is FIFA 23 good or bad?

FIFA 23 is one of the best FIFA games in recent memory, with some of this year's new features really helping to freshen up the annual experience. However, while the game is arguably a lot better than some of its more recent predecessors, there are still quite a few issues that EA needs to address.