What happened to EA Sports FC?
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The EA Sports FC series is the new incarnation of the football simulator made by Electronic Arts (EA), which has parted ways with the world football governing body FIFA after a 30-year partnership, resulting in the rebranding of the soccer series as EA Sports FC. The end of EA’s agreement with FIFA likely means that it has lost the right to sell even earlier games under the FIFA name, leading to a significant change in the gaming landscape.
Background and Context
EA Sports has been producing football games for decades, and the FIFA series has been a staple of the gaming industry, with the FIFA name becoming synonymous with football simulation games. However, the partnership between EA and FIFA has come to an end, and EA has decided to rebrand its soccer series as EA Sports FC.
FAQs
General Questions
- Why did EA change FIFA to FC?: EA changed FIFA to FC due to a disagreement over the cost of the licence to use the FIFA name, with FIFA reportedly asking for double its $150 million licensing fee.
- Can you play EA FC now?: Yes, EA Sports FC 24 is playable on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, and for the first time, it is available on Nintendo Switch in a full non-legacy format.
- Has EA Sports stopped working with FIFA?: Yes, EA Sports has stopped working with FIFA, and the games 2024 release will be the first to not feature the FIFA name.
Game Details
- Is FC 24 replacing FIFA?: Yes, FC 24 is replacing FIFA, but the game itself will remain largely the same, with the same features and gameplay.
- What will FIFA 24 be called?: FIFA 24 will be called EA Sports FC 24, marking a new era for the football simulation series.
- Will EA get FIFA back?: It is unlikely that EA will get FIFA back, as the partnership has ended, and EA will continue to produce football games under the EA Sports FC brand.
Licensing and Availability
- Is EA losing FIFA license?: Yes, EA has lost the license to the FIFA brand, which means it can no longer use the FIFA name or licensed content.
- Will EA FC 24 have licenses?: Yes, EA Sports FC 24 will have licenses for players and competitions, ensuring that the game remains authentic and realistic.
- Is EA FC out?: Yes, EA Sports FC 24 was officially released worldwide on Friday, September 29, 2023.
Pricing and Editions
- How much will EA FC cost?: The Standard Edition of EA FC 24 will cost £69.99 (RRP) on PS5, Xbox Series, PC, PS4, and Xbox One, while the Nintendo Switch version will cost £59.99 (RRP).
- What is the difference between the Standard and Ultimate Editions?: The Ultimate Edition of EA FC 24 will include additional content and features, such as exclusive players and game modes.
Miscellaneous
- Why isn’t Russia in FIFA 23?: Russia is not in FIFA 23 due to EA’s decision to not include the Russian national team or Russian clubs in the game, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- Why is Egypt not on FIFA 23?: Egypt is not on FIFA 23 because it failed to qualify for the World Cup, and EA decided not to include the Egyptian national team in the game.
- Why is La Liga MX not in FIFA 23?: La Liga MX is not in FIFA 23 because it has an exclusive agreement with Konami, the maker of eFootball 2023.
- Will FC24 be on EA Play?: Unfortunately, the full version of EA FC 24 will not be available on EA Play on Game Pass, but players can try it out for up to 10 hours or upgrade to EA Play Pro for an additional $10 per month.