Why is FIFA changing its name?

EA Sports will rename their popular FIFA game series after they failed to extend their partnership with world football's governing body. The Athletic

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revealed in October that EA Sports were considering renaming their gaming series and it has now been revealed it will be called EA Sports FC from 2023.

Why does FIFA have to change 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 is EA dropping FIFA name?

In an interview with the BBC, EA Sports vice president David Jackson says that the deal with FIFA wasn't just for the name, but included a set of licensing restrictions that EA no longer has to abide by. This could free the company to explore more interactive and fan-focused gameplay content.

Why is FIFA not going to be called FIFA?

The Fifa branded football series will be coming to a close in 2023 as developers fail to strike a new licensing deal with world football's governing body.

Is FIFA 23 going to be named FIFA?

The FIFA name is the only global, original title. FIFA 23, FIFA 24, FIFA 25 and FIFA 26, and so on--the constant is the FIFA name and it will remain forever and remain THE BEST," Infantino said.

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What does EA losing FIFA mean?

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.

Is FIFA 23 the last FIFA?

It is the 30th and final installment in the FIFA series that is developed by EA Sports, and the final installment under the FIFA banner, and released worldwide on 30 September 2022 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.

Is EA discontinuing 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.

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.

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.

Why is the Mexican league not in FIFA 23?

However, fans of domestic Mexican soccer were disappointed to see that Liga MX teams and its players were omitted with the league being one of the most popular in the global game. The reason behind the omission is simple and is centred on rights management.

Why is FIFA 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.

Why have EA and FIFA split?

The most obvious reason why FIFA and EA Sports struggled to renegotiate their long-standing deal – money! Although it was always a lucrative partnership for both sides, FIFA the organisation had noticed those rising profits and were chasing at least double the $150 million licensing fee it gets annually from EA Sports.

Will Madden lose NFL license?

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.

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 new game is replacing 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.

Will FIFA 23 have real players?

Will EA Sports FC have real players? Yes, EA has confirmed that official leagues, teams, players and stadiums will all be available in EA Sports FC. The publisher will bring a unique licensing portfolio to the new franchise, featuring over 19.000 players, 700 teams, 100 stadiums and 30 leagues.

Will EA FC be free?

EA SPORTS FIFA World, a new free-to-play game for PC, is entering a Global Open Beta.

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.

What happened to FIFA corruption?

On 21 December, the FIFA Ethics Committee banned both Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini for eight years from all football-related activity organised by FIFA after being found guilty of a £1.3 million ($2 million) "disloyal payment" made to Platini in 2011. Blatter said he would appeal the verdict.

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.

Who is boycotting the World Cup?

The Boycott Qatar 2022 movement aims to raise awareness of issues with democracy, the rights of migrant workers, the LGBT community, and women, as well as the environmental effects of holding a competition in air-conditioned stadiums.

Is FIFA 23 the most realistic game?

Gameplay is more realistic than ever

FIFA 23 is as realistic as it gets. Players have unique running styles and shooting actions crafted exactly for their profile.

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.