Why is FIFA being discontinued?

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.

Is FIFA getting discontinued?

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.

Why was FIFA world discontinued?

Closure. On 15 April 2015, EA announced they would be shutting down FIFA World servers on 14 July and turning off services for the game with immediate effect, after an open beta of nearly 18 months. A statement from a representative read: "We just didn't have the momentum to bring the game to a full commercial launch.

Is EA discontinuing FIFA?

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EA Sports has announced that FIFA 23 will be the last in its long-running series of football video games. The FIFA titles have been an annual fixture since the release of 1993's FIFA International Soccer on the Sega Mega Drive.

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.

Why Will FIFA 23 Be The Last FIFA Video Game That You'll Ever See?

Why are FIFA and EA splitting 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.

Will FIFA 24 come 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.

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.

What will replace FIFA?

EA promises "the same great experiences, modes, leagues, tournaments, clubs and athletes," so FIFA fans can rest easy. 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.

Is FIFA 22 the last one?

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.

Are FIFA servers shutting down?

Electronic Arts announced that in the winter of 2023, FIFA 16 - 19 servers on last generation consoles and PCs will be turned off.

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.

Is FIFA 23 scripted?

We've publicly said before that we do not use any scripting or “Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment” (DDA) or anything similar that would automatically adjust the difficulty of gameplay in FIFA, Madden and NHL Ultimate Team matches.

Will FIFA 22 be shut down?

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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.

Will FIFA 23 be good?

On the pitch, the game of football is good – better in many ways than FIFA 22. Animations are smooth and varied, there's more free-flowing action and more variety in player types. Yet, everything else feels half-baked.

Why is FIFA 23 so expensive?

Fifa Ultimate Editions are typically more expensive than standard editions of the game because they offer extras such as more limited edition tradeable player items, extra Fifa points and access before the official launch.

Is FIFA 23 better than FIFA 22?

In this comparison, FIFA 23 fares much better than FIFA 22. And if you do not have any of these games yet, and are wondering which one is worth investing in the most – choose the unimaginably epic gameplay in FIFA 23.

Is FIFA 23 worth buying?

Overall, FIFA 23 does what's expected and has a lot of scope for improvement. However, it's the best football video game that a lover of the sport can get today. While eFootball 2022 is free, it doesn't have enough content for starters.

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.

Why is FIFA changing name?

For 30 years, EA and FIFA have mutually benefited one another, but all that is about to change. Beginning in 2023, EA is ending its partnership with FIFA, and dropping its name from its annual soccer series. Instead, EA's series will now be named EA Sports FC.

Why did EA stop FIFA Manager?

The video game publisher said it will stop making FIFA-branded games. According to The BBC, the cost of the license was the driving force behind the decision for EA Sports, which debuted its first FIFA game in 1993. EA Sports will continue with soccer games, but starting in 2023, they will be known as EA Sports FC.

Will there be FIFA 2023 game?

Play as women's club teams for the first time in EA SPORTS FIFA history with the Barclays Women's Super League and Division 1 Arkema, and the UEFA Women's Champions League knockout stage coming to FIFA 23 in early 2023.

Does FIFA 22 carry over?

You can't transfer your FIFA Points from FIFA 22 to FIFA 23 using the FUT Web or Companion Apps. Log in to FIFA 23 on your console or PC to transfer your FIFA Points, then you'll see them on the apps. The one-time Points transfer from FIFA 22 to FIFA 23 ended on December 31, 2022.

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.