Did EA lose FIFA license?

What does FIFA stand for

International Federation of Association FootballFIFA / Full name

Founded in 1904 to provide unity among national soccer associations, the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) boasts 209 members, rivaling that of the United Nations, and is arguably the most prestigious sports organization in the world.

Why is FIFA called EA 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.

What is FIFA called now

EA Sports FC

EA is officially dropping the FIFA branding for its hit soccer video games starting with next year's release, the company announced Tuesday. The new title for the games will be EA Sports FC. Despite the name change, it sounds as if much of the DNA of the FIFA games will remain the same.

Why did EA and FIFA split

That's not to say EA Sports didn't want to continue the partnership. The company saw no need to unnecessarily jeopardise its most profitable series, but it did want more freedom. Specifically, it wanted to do more with its games, stage esports tournaments, and release non-fungible tokens (NFTs) based on FIFA.

Is EA Sports leaving FIFA

EA's decision to move away from FIFA branding was formally confirmed last year, with the 30-year partnership between the publisher and the international governing body of association football officially coming to an end.

Why is FIFA leaving EA

With EA and FIFA going their separate ways after failing to agree on terms of a renewed contract, EA is now forbidden to use any 'FIFA' branding. In light of this, it has been confirmed by EA's vice-president, David Jackson, that the company will continue to release soccer video games, but under the title EA Sports FC.

Why can’t EA use FIFA anymore

FIFA was reportedly asking EA to pay $1 billion to use the FIFA name in its games every four years, which is allegedly one of the big reasons why EA chose to split from FIFA and develop its own soccer game.

Have EA left 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.

Why did EA drop FIFA

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 22 the last EA game

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.

Who will replace EA FIFA

EA Sports FC

Thank you for subscribing! The world of football video games is set to receive its biggest shake-up in years with EA Sports FC replacing FIFA.

Is FIFA 23 the last FIFA

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 23 be the last

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.

Why will EA and FIFA split

The move represents a significant departure for one of the oldest and most renowned video game franchises in history. EA had previously announced that it was reviewing its naming rights agreement with FIFA due to conflicts over exclusivity and licensing costs, so the split was not wholly unexpected.

Why is EA losing rights to FIFA

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 EA breaking with FIFA

That's not to say EA Sports didn't want to continue the partnership. The company saw no need to unnecessarily jeopardise its most profitable series, but it did want more freedom. Specifically, it wanted to do more with its games, stage esports tournaments, and release non-fungible tokens (NFTs) based on FIFA.

Is EA ending 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.

Is FIFA and EA breaking up

EA and FIFA are ending their decades-long partnership, and EA will create its own football-based game called EA Sports FC.

Why is FIFA ending with EA

The end of the deal with FIFA came after the football body reportedly raised its licensing fee demand from $150 million a year to $250 million — bring the total for the mooted four-year contract to $1 billion.

Is FIFA 23 the last EA

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

Why has FIFA left EA

Fifa, on the other hand, believed such exclusivity would prevent it from pursuing other digital opportunities that could yield yet more revenues. The governing body wanted EA's rights to be limited to a soccer simulation and, not only that, reportedly wanted its annual fee doubled to US$300 million.

Is EA making FIFA 23

If you pre-ordered FIFA 23 Ultimate Edition or have EA Play Pro, you can get in the game three days early starting on September 27, 2022. EA Play members can begin their 10-hour trial at this time, too. FIFA 23's worldwide release date is September 30, 2022.

Will FIFA continue without EA

FIFA President Says Its Games "Will Remain Forever And Remain The Best" EA Sports FC doesn't mean no more FIFA. After months of rumors, reports, and speculation, EA finally confirmed on Tuesday that its football games will not carry the FIFA brand moving forward.

What will happen to FIFA after 23

But instead it is most commonly associated with the most successful video game franchise of all time. However, EA Sports confirmed last year that FIFA 23 will be the last in its long-running series and will be replaced by a new title.

Is EA done with 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.