Why is EA dropping FIFA name?

EA is dropping the FIFA name due to a significant increase in licensing fees demanded by FIFA, which was seeking to more than double its annual $150 million payout, and the company’s desire to break free from licensing restrictions that limited its ability to create more interactive and fan-focused gameplay content. The decision to drop the FIFA name marks the end of a 30-year partnership between EA Sports and FIFA, and the beginning of a new era for the popular football video game franchise, which will be rebranded as EA Sports FC.

Related FAQs

General FAQs

1. What will FIFA 24 be called?: The new game will be called EA Sports FC 24, marking a significant change in the franchise’s naming convention.
2. Will EA Sports lose Madden?: No, the NFL and its players union have agreed to a five-year extension with Electronic Arts to continue the Madden video game franchise.
3. Is EA on the decline?: While EA has experienced a decline in performance over the past year, the company is still generating significant revenue, with $5.5 billion in live service revenues in the fiscal year 2023.

EA Sports FC FAQs

4. What does FC stand for EA?: FC stands for Football Club, symbolizing the largest football club in the world.
5. Will EA FC 24 have real teams?: Yes, EA FC 24 will feature licensed players, teams, leagues, stadiums, and other authentic elements.
6. Will EA FC 24 be on PS4?: Yes, EA Sports FC 24 will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, as well as older consoles like PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

FIFA and EA Sports FAQs

7. Why can’t FIFA be called FIFA anymore?: The FIFA name is no longer being used due to the end of the 30-year partnership between EA Sports and FIFA.
8. Did EA remove FIFA 23?: Yes, EA Sports delisted FIFA 23 and older FIFA games from digital stores ahead of the EA FC 24 launch.
9. Will there be FIFA 24?: No, the new game will be called EA Sports FC 24, replacing the traditional FIFA naming convention.

Licensing and Revenue FAQs

10. How much was EA paying FIFA?: EA was paying $150 million per year to use the FIFA name, which FIFA sought to increase to more than double.
11. Is EA still making money?: Yes, EA generates significant revenue, with approximately two-thirds of its revenues coming from console games.
12. What is EA replacing FIFA with?: EA is replacing FIFA with EA Sports FC, a new franchise that will offer more interactive and fan-focused gameplay content.

Player and Game FAQs!

13. Is Messi in FC 24?: Yes, Lionel Messi will be featured in EA Sports FC 24, with a 90 overall rating.
14. Will EA FC 24 be free?: No, EA Sports FC 24 Ultimate edition will cost $99.99 in the US and £99.99 in the UK.
15. Does EA ban players?: Yes, EA will ban players who break their User Agreement, and will notify them via email with details of the ban or suspension.