Did EA get sold from FIFA?

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.

Does EA still own FIFA?

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.

Why is EA getting rid of 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.

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 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.

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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.

Why is FIFA finishing?

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 can't FIFA be called FIFA anymore?

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.

Why is FIFA no longer called FIFA?

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.

Is FIFA 23 cancelled?

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.

Will FIFA get shut down?

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.

Did EA lose rights to Madden?

EA and the NFL announce that they have renewed their Madden esports deal, allowing the Madden NFL Championship Series to continue. Way back in 1988, EA released its first Madden football game, titled John Madden Football.

Why is FIFA being renamed?

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

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.

How much does EA pay for FIFA license?

Among them is the fact that FIFA counts its EA licensing deal as its most lucrative agreement, worth about $150 million per year. Meanwhile, EA's FIFA games have generated more than $20 billion in sales to date. EA's contract expires in 2022, and negotiations over the past two years have strained the relationship.

In which country FIFA is ban?

Kuwait and Indonesia were banned by FIFA in 2015. The action was taken after FIFA found out that Kuwait's administration was interfering with the work of football associations present in the country. However, Indonesia was banned after its government decided to abolish the Football Association in 2015.

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.

What game will replace FIFA?

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.

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.

Does Madden sell more than FIFA?

Fifa 22 was the best-selling title in the overall West last year and Madden NFL 22 was the best-selling sports game in the U.S. for 2021, and the third best-selling game of the entire year.

Why can only EA make NFL games?

Exclusivity. In 2004, EA signed an exclusive licensing rights agreement through 2009 with the NFL and the NFLPA to give the company the exclusive rights to use the NFL's teams, stadiums, and players in a video game.

How long will Madden 22 be on EA Play?

EA Play members can automatically claim this Pack by entering Madden NFL 22 Ultimate Team from February 17–March 15, 2022.

How long will FIFA 22 be supported?

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

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.