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FIFA will be renamed to EA Sports FC, marking the end of a 30-year partnership between Electronic Arts (EA) and FIFA, with the new name change set to take effect starting from EA Sports FC 24. The decision not to renew the FIFA license means that the popular football simulator will no longer carry the FIFA name, but will continue to deliver the same high-quality gaming experience that fans have come to expect from the series.
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- What will replace FIFA 23? EA Sports FC 24 is the follow-up to FIFA 23, and the latest football game from EA Sports, marking the beginning of a new era in football gaming.
- What will FIFA 24 be called? FIFA 24 will be called EA Sports FC 24, as the new name for the series going forward, with the FIFA name being replaced due to the end of the licensing agreement between EA and FIFA.
- Why is FC24 not called FIFA? FC24 is not called FIFA because EA decided not to renew its 30-year licensing agreement with FIFA, choosing instead to create a new brand identity with EA Sports FC.
- Will FIFA be called FIFA 23? FIFA 23 will be the last entry in the series to carry the FIFA name, as the licensing agreement between EA and FIFA comes to an end.
- Why is EA not making FIFA anymore? EA is not making FIFA anymore because the company decided that the cost of renewing the FIFA license was not worth the benefits, opting to create its own brand instead.
Licensing and Partnerships
- Is FIFA stopping after FIFA 23? Yes, FIFA 23 will be the last FIFA-branded game that EA Sports makes, but the company will continue to produce football games under the EA Sports FC banner.
- Why was Napoli removed from FIFA? Napoli was removed from FIFA due to an exclusivity agreement with eFootball, a rival game series, which meant that the team could not be included in FIFA 23.
- Why is Lazio not in FIFA? Lazio is not in FIFA 22 because the team has an exclusive deal with Konami and PES, preventing it from being included in the game.
Game Details
- How much will FC 24 cost? The Standard Edition of EA FC 24 will cost £69.99 on most platforms, while the Ultimate Edition will be available for a higher price, with the Nintendo Switch version costing £59.99.
- Will FIFA be called FIFA anymore? No, FIFA will not be called FIFA anymore, as the series has been rebranded as EA Sports FC starting from EA Sports FC 24.
- How expensive is FIFA 23? FIFA 23 has a Standard Edition priced at $59.99, as well as a Legacy Edition available for $39.99, with the prices varying depending on the region and platform.
Future Developments
- Will EA Sports FC be different? EA Sports FC will have a new look, but the gameplay and overall experience will remain similar to the FIFA series, with the same attention to detail and realism.
- Will FIFA launch its own game? FIFA has announced plans to develop its own football simulation game, which is expected to be released in 2024, in partnership with third-party studios and publishers.
- What happens to your Ultimate Team when a new FIFA comes out? When a new FIFA game is released, the Ultimate Team mode will restart, with players able to earn rewards and transfer some of their progress to the new game.
Additional Information
- Will there be FIFA 25? There are rumors of a new FIFA game, potentially titled FIFA 25, which could be released in winter 2024, but this has not been officially confirmed by EA or FIFA.