Electronic Arts is considering removing the FIFA name from its football (soccer, for the Americans) video games, the publisher has announced, meaning we may not see a FIFA 23. The move comes as something of a shock considering EA has published FIFA games annually for nearly three decades now.
Is FIFA 23 the end of EA Sports?
News announced by EA Sports today means the next FIFA game due out, FIFA 23, will be the last of EA Sports' FIFA games. But don't fear, EA Sports will continue making football games, complete with licensed players, competitions, clubs and the Ultimate Team mode. However, the new game will no longer use the FIFA name.
What is the release date of FIFA 23?
EA has revealed little to nothing about the upcoming FIFA 23 which is expected to launch around Friday, 30 September 2022 based on the release schedule of last year's game. Rival challenge?
Will FIFA 23 change anything in 2022?
Small additions and adjustments will likely be the order of the day, so don't expect wholesale changes across the board. EA has revealed little to nothing about the upcoming FIFA 23 which is expected to launch around Friday, 30 September 2022 based on the release schedule of last year's game.
Does EA still make football games?
But don't fear, EA Sports will continue making football games, complete with licensed players, competitions, clubs and the Ultimate Team mode. However, the new game will no longer use the FIFA name. From 2023, EA's football title will be called EA Sports FC.
Will there be a FIFA 23?
EA Sports will soon be preparing players for the release of FIFA 23, and while official details for the series are scarce, here's what you'll get for your money.
Will EA make FIFA 23?
FIFA 23 Confirmed The news we have all been waiting for, FIFA 23 will be arriving later this year. However, this will be the last in the series as we know it, with EA confirming that EA Sports FC will take over the following season.
Is FIFA 23 the last FIFA game?
"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.
What will FIFA 23 be called?
What will FIFA 23 be called after EA SPORTS FC rebrand? Fans don't need to worry, the next game in the series will be called FIFA 23 as normal. Although the rebrand will happen in 2023, the release of FIFA 23 will remain unaffected and happen later this year as planned.
Is Juventus back in FIFA 22?
Why are Juventus not in FIFA 22? This is due to FIFA's biggest rival Konami-created eFootball 2022 holding exclusive rights to the club for this year's game. This means FIFA 22 will not be able to have any of the club's badge or stadium listed on their game.
Why there is no Juventus in FIFA 22?
Konami now owns the licenses for five of the most important clubs in Italy: Juventus, Lazio, AS Roma, Atalanta Bergamo. Juventus became the first major Italian team who signed an exclusive deal with Konami. From 2022 (eFootball 2023/FIFA 23), SSC Napoli will be also unlicensed in FIFA 22.
What will happen after FIFA 23?
Will it be called FIFA 23? It looks like FIFA 23 will be the last game in the series bearing the FIFA name. In May 2022, EA Sports confirmed in a blog post (opens in new tab) that after 30 years it will be ending its partnership with FIFA and, from 2023, the series will be known as EA Sports FC.
Is FIFA 23 free?
As mentioned before, leaker Donk Trading has revealed that FIFA 23 will be free to play for everyone! This would be a huge change for the gaming community and we will keep you posted once official confirmation is released.
Is FIFA 22 last FIFA?
EA Sports has announced that FIFA 23 will be the last in its long-running series of football video games.
Who's taking over FIFA?
EA Sports FCFIFA 23 will still release this year, basically, but from next year onwards EA's footy franchise will be rebranded as EA Sports FC. EA confirmed the news with a press release and a blog post.
Will FIFA 22 have World Cup?
Can I play the World Cup on FIFA 22? There is no branded World Cup mode within FIFA 22. In the past, it was possible to use your imagination to a certain extent and create your own World Cup via a custom offline tournament. However, even this is not possible now, due to a whole heap of missing national teams.
FIFA 23 release date and platforms
EA Sports hasn't confirmed a release date or platforms for FIFA 23 yet.
FIFA 23 news and rumors
Will the new name be 'EA Sports FC'? As spotted by VGC, EA has filed multiple trademark applications for ‘EA Sports FC', suggesting this could be the name that replaces 'FIFA'. The applications were filed on October 1 and October 4 2021, shortly after EA Sports announced it was exploring a name change.
When will FIFA 22 be released?
FIFA 22 was fully launched on Friday, 1 October 2021, so if EA follows the same trend, then Friday, 30 September 2022 could be our release date next year.
Which teams have fake names in FIFA 22?
Atalanta, Juventus, Lazio, Roma, and Napoli (as of next season) are all exclusive to Konami and eFootball, so they have all got fake names in FIFA 22.
Does EA Sports FC 23 have the same ring?
EA Sports FC 23 doesn’t quite have the same ring to it, but we can’t see it mattering too much.
Is Career Mode in FIFA 22?
Career Mode received a huge overhaul in FIFA 22, so don’t expect massive changes in the next game as EA will look to clean up any loose ends rather than adding lots of new features.
When will FIFA 22 be released?
FIFA 22 was fully launched on Friday, 1 October 2021, so if EA follows the same trend, then Friday, 30 September 2022 could be our release date next year.
Which teams have fake names in FIFA 22?
Atalanta, Juventus, Lazio, Roma, and Napoli (as of next season) are all exclusive to Konami and eFootball, so they have all got fake names in FIFA 22.
Is Ultimate Team a money spinner?
Ultimate Team remains the lucrative money-spinner for EA, so we expect the majority of their efforts to go into the popular mode.
Is EA going to stop producing?
EA are not going to stop producing their flagship title, but it could arrive under a new name with the dispute with FIFA still ongoing.
EA Boss Confirms: EA And FIFA Go Separate Ways
The contract poker between FIFA and EA did not work out. But who has lost out? FIFA or EA? Or both? Only time will tell. As of now, the facts look like this: The existing contract between the two parties has been running since 2013 and expires on December 31, 2022, and an extension seems almost completely out of the question.
FIFA 23 Will Be The Last FIFA
Since the current paper is still valid until the end of 2022, we assume that EA will release the last game in this series with FIFA 23. To what extent there are clauses in the contract that say what happens to a published game outside of the valid contract, we don't know. It is also not excluded that there will be no FIFA 23 at all.
FIFA Wants 860 Million Euros Over Four Years
Contracts always fail because of money. In the period from 2013 to 2022, EA will transfer about 850 million euros to an account in Switzerland or the Cayman Islands. However, FIFA is now demanding more than double that! 860 million euros are to be due now in a period of only four years for the name "FIFA".
EA Secures Naming Rights For FIFA Successor
Wilson continues: “We’ve had a great relationship with FIFA over the past 30-odd years. We’ve created billions in value… it’s just huge. We’ve created one of the biggest entertainment properties on the planet.
EA Abandons FIFA World Cup Mode
The popular World Cup mode (FIFA 14, FIFA 18) is also history in the future. Wilson confirms:
Is FIFA 23 coming to EA?
Electronic Arts is considering removing the FIFA name from its football (soccer, for the Americans) video games, the publisher has announced, meaning we may not see a FIFA 23. The move comes as something of a shock considering EA has published FIFA games annually for nearly three decades now.
Can you play FIFA without the name?
However, for some reason, the FIFA name may not be part of the core licenses that EA considers essential to the player experience. As much as it may be a shock, the decision may actually make some sense from EA’s perspective. First off, as the company points out, the FIFA license is separate from all the other licensed content in the game. So, even without the FIFA name, you’d technically be able to play as your favorite teams and with your favorite players.
Is FIFA 22 real life?
Hot on the heels of the launch of this year’s title, FIFA 22, which took place on October 1st, EA published a blog post pondering the future of the series. The company says that its goal is to build an authentic experience, and that its licensing partners are important in making that happen. Through these partnerships, real-life competitions like the UEFA Champions League and hundreds of teams are available to play in the game. Cam Weber, General Manager of the EA Sports group, said: