Why is FIFA no longer called?

EA splits from FIFA—will rebrand as EA Sports FC

FIFA, one of the most popular video game franchises, 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 FIFA not called FIFA anymore?

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.

Is FIFA losing its name?

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.

Is FIFA 23 no longer called 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."

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

Why is FIFA 23 shutting down?

Players in the Americas might face some server problems in the near future. EA Sports has announced that its FIFA game data center in Mexico City has closed down on January 13, 2023, due to the company's technology vendor shutting down their services at the location.

What will replace FIFA 23 be called?

2023's game will be called EA Sports FC due to EA and FIFA breaking up.

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.

How did EA lose the rights to FIFA?

Key Background. Tensions had built for months as EA and FIFA worked to hash out a new contract, according to the New York Times. A major point of contention was FIFA's demand to double its licensing fee, which was already $150 million a year, the Times reported.

Is EA ending FIFA?

In May, EA Sports and FIFA announced their partnership spanning over 20 years will come to an end in the summer of 2023.

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.

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.

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.

Did anyone from FIFA go to jail?

The Department of Justice has not charged anybody at FIFA with bribery. Prosecutors have instead alleged racketeering, wire fraud, and money laundering conspiracies under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) Act, which was intended for use against the Mafia.

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.

Why was Germany banned from FIFA?

Germany was one of seven nations banned by FIFA from wearing the “One Love” armbands as a symbol of inclusion and diversity. The captains of all seven countries had planned to wear them. The countries were warned they would face sanctions if they defied football's governing body.

Does FIFA still exist?

The Fédération internationale de football association (FIFA; /ˈfiːfə/; French for International Association Football Federation) is the international governing body of association football, beach soccer, and futsal.

Is EA shutting down FIFA 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.

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.

Has FIFA and EA split?

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.

Does FIFA 23 have World Cup mode?

See what's new in FIFA 23, with HyperMotion2 Technology, both men's and women's FIFA World Cup™ tournaments, cross-play features, and more.

Why is FIFA 23 so different?

FIFA 23 is the first-ever FIFA title to feature cross-play, so after years of waiting, players on Xbox, PlayStation and PC can now play against each other in modes such as Ultimate Team, Online Friendlies, Online Seasons and more. But, cross-play won't be coming to Pro Clubs in FIFA 23, at launch anyway.

Will FIFA 23 be the last EA game?

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.

Why FIFA 23 is so buggy?

There are not enough servers to deal with the influx of players this is why it is extremely slow and delayed.

Which teams are leaving FIFA 23?

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.