Why did EA remove FIFA?
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EA removed FIFA due to the expiration of the EA and FIFA licensing deal, which was a nearly 30-year partnership that came to an end in May of last year, resulting in the rebranding of the series as EA Sports FC. The termination of the partnership led to EA losing the rights to use the FIFA name, causing them to delist FIFA games, including the latest FIFA 23, which is less than a year old.
Understanding the Situation
The EA and FIFA partnership was a long-standing one, with EA Sports releasing a new FIFA game every year for nearly three decades. However, the partnership came to an end due to licensing issues, resulting in EA losing the rights to use the FIFA name. This led to the rebranding of the series as EA Sports FC, with the first game in the series being EA Sports FC 24.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
- Why did EA remove FIFA 23?: EA removed FIFA 23 due to the expiration of the EA and FIFA licensing deal.
- Is EA removing FIFA?: Yes, EA has removed FIFA due to the termination of the partnership with FIFA.
- Will EA get FIFA back?: No, EA will not be getting the FIFA license back, and instead, will be releasing games under the EA Sports FC brand.
Availability and Access
- Is FIFA removed from EA Play?: No, FIFA 23 is still available on EA Play, and can be accessed by subscribers.
- Can I still play old FIFA games?: Yes, it is still possible to play some FIFA games through EA Play, and if you’ve already bought an old FIFA game online, you will still be able to download it again and it will still work.
- Can you buy old FIFAs?: No, older FIFA titles are no longer available to buy, but you can still access them if you’ve already purchased them.
Rebranding and Licensing
- Why is FIFA called FC now?: FIFA is now called FC due to the rebranding of the series after the termination of the partnership with FIFA.
- What does the EA FC stand for?: EA FC stands for Electronic Arts Football Club.
- How much was EA paying FIFA?: EA was paying FIFA $150 million per year, but FIFA was seeking to more than double that payout.
New Game and Features
- What will FIFA 24 be called?: FIFA 24 will be called EA Sports FC 24, which is the first game in the EA Sports FC series.
- Will FIFA 24 be on EA Play?: Yes, EA Sports FC 24 will be available on EA Play, and subscribers will be able to gain early access to the game.
- Is Messi in FC 24?: Yes, Lionel Messi will be in EA Sports FC 24, with a rating of 90 overall.
Compatibility and Pricing
- Will FIFA 24 be on PS4?: Yes, EA Sports FC 24 will be playable on PS4, as well as PS5, Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, and PC.
- How much will FIFA 24 cost?: The standard edition of EA Sports FC 24 will cost $69.99 in the United States and £69.99 in the United Kingdom.
- Is EA FC better than FIFA?: The EA Sports FC series is expected to offer a similar experience to the FIFA series, with some improvements and new features, but the verdict is still out on whether it’s better or not.