Why is FIFA going away?

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 shutting down?

On February 14, 2023, EA is dropping the online servers for a slew of FIFA games, including FIFA 16, FIFA 17, FIFA 18, and FIFA 19. These include every version of the game, from the PC port to the Switch, to the PlayStation and Xbox.

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.

Will FIFA 23 be the last FIFA?

The Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, hit back against EA's announcement: "I can assure you that the only authentic, real game that has the FIFA name will be the best one available for gamers and football fans." So, in summer 2023, fans will have the choice between buying Fifa 24, or the new game, EA Sports FC.

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.

What The Hell Is Happening Between EA And FIFA?

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.

What football game will replace FIFA?

FIFA 23 to be final entry in series as EA Sports announces replacement franchise. 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.

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.

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.

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.

Will FIFA 23 be any good?

Gameplay. The gameplay is the star of the show with FIFA 23 and it's the most fun I have had with a FIFA game on the pitch in a number of years. The addition of an updated HyperMotion engine – a feature first introduced last year – improves the motion of players, giving lots of them distinct feelings and movement.

Can FIFA 23 play with FIFA 22?

In FIFA 22, even those playing on different generations of the same platform couldn't play together. Read on for all the details on cross-platform play in FIFA 23, the latest football sim title.

How long will FIFA 22 be supported?

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

What games are shutting down in 2023?

What teams are missing from FIFA 23?

Latest FIFA 23 News

Ecuador, Senegal, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Costa Rica, Japan, Cameroon, Serbia, Switzerland, South Korea and Uruguay are all missing from FIFA 23, whilst the Brazilian national team will have generic players.

Which teams were removed from FIFA 23?

Which teams won't be in FIFA 23? While Juventus are in FIFA 23, a host of Serie A clubs won't appear in their true form. Roma, Lazio, Atalanta, Napoli and Inter Milan are all licensed elsewhere so will be listed in FIFA 23 under different names.

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.

Is FIFA 23 available?

Available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Stadia, and PC.

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.

Are they making any more FIFA games?

Electronic Arts has announced that it will cease making Fifa-branded football games next year. From 2023, the series will continue under a new brand, EA Sports FC.

What will FIFA be called now?

EA CEO Andrew Wilson already spoke in October 2022 about the end of the cooperation between the football association FIFA and the Canadian publishers. In the future, the FIFA will make their own game and EA will come up with a new title called EA Sports FC.

Is EA losing rights to 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.

Will EA ever stop making FIFA?

Video games publisher EA Sports has announced it will stop making Fifa branded football games from 2023. The company confirmed it is ending its partnership with the football governing body, but will continue to make football video games which, from 2023, will have a new name – EA Sports FC.