Why is EA Sports leaving FIFA?

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 is EA separating from FIFA?

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.

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.

Will FIFA 23 be 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.

Why is FIFA stopping after 23?

More choice for football fans and gamers

Following the announcement, FIFA said ending its deal with EA Sports allows it to move to a non-exclusive gaming model and is engaging with publishers, studios and investors on the development of a new simulation football title for 2024.

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.

What will replace FIFA?

EA Sports FC Will Replace FIFA 24

Everyone will probably be saying "FIFA" for quite a while. After all, EA has been releasing "a new FIFA" for over 30 years. In the end, the process of ending the partnership was also due to the huge sums that the World Football Federation is said to have demanded from EA.

What will EA call FIFA?

The FIFA video game franchise will be renamed EA Sports FC after the game's publisher, Electronic Arts Inc., failed to reach a new licensing agreement with the world soccer governing body of the same name.

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 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.

Who is getting 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.

Is FIFA shutting down 22?

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.

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.

Will FIFA release their own game?

FIFA has confirmed it will launch a rival game to Electronic Arts' newly announced EA Sports FC, after the pair confirmed they will split after nearly 30 years.

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.

How are people already on FIFA 23?

EA has made FIFA 23 available early to those who pre-order the Ultimate Edition. That means, as well as extra bonuses bundled with that version, you play FIFA 23 ahead of its official release date.

How much is FIFA 23 gonna cost?

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. The Ultimate edition of FIFA 23 is priced at $99.99.

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.

What age does FIFA 22 decline?

FIFA 22 has new player degradation mechanics meaning beyond the age of 26, a player's overall rating will stop increasing, and by 29 it'll begin declining. You will make a loss on what you paid and end up with an aging squad.

Will EA Sports FC have real teams?

Just because EA is losing the FIFA licence, that doesn't mean it also loses access to real teams, players and competitions – these are separate licensing deals that have nothing to do with FIFA. As such, EA Sports FC still promises to have a wealth of officially licensed clubs, leagues and tournaments.

Did EA lose rights to Madden?

The Madden franchise will continue to be a part of the gaming universe for at least the next six years. NFL owners on Thursday approved an extension of their deal with Electronic Arts, continuing a relationship that has existed for 30 years.

Does FIFA pay players?

FIFA says a grand total of $209 million (£171.6m) has been made available for the current World Cup, with that breaking down as approximately $10,000 being paid for each player for every day they are away from clubs.

Are FIFA games ending?

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.

Has FIFA and EA split?

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