Why is FIFA not on EA Play?

FIFA is not on EA Play because Electronic Arts (EA) has removed previous FIFA games from online stores, including EA Play, due to the expiration of the EA and FIFA licensing deal, which ended after nearly 30 years of partnership. The removal of FIFA games from EA Play is a result of EA‘s decision to rebrand its football games as EA Sports FC, starting with EA Sports FC 24, which replaced the FIFA series.

Understanding the Situation

The EA and FIFA partnership, which included the release of 38 FIFA video games over nearly three decades, came to an end in May last year, leading to the removal of FIFA games from major storefronts, including Epic Games, Steam, Switch, Xbox, and PS5.

FAQs

General Questions

1. Is FIFA 23 still available on EA Play? No, FIFA 23 is no longer available for purchase on EA Play or other major storefronts, but it can still be accessed by EA Play Pro members.
2. Why was FIFA 23 removed from EA Play? FIFA 23 was removed due to the expiration of the EA and FIFA licensing deal.
3. Can I play FIFA 23 with EA Play? You can access FIFA 23 through EA Play Pro, but not with the standard EA Play subscription.

EA Play and FIFA

4. Is FIFA included in EA Play? FIFA games are no longer included in the standard EA Play subscription, but EA Play Pro members can access FIFA 23.
5. How do I download FIFA 23 with EA Play? FIFA 23 is not available for download with the standard EA Play subscription, but EA Play Pro members can access the full game.
6. Is FIFA 22 on EA Play free? FIFA 22 was available for free on EA Play starting June 23, 2022, for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers.

EA Sports FC

7. Will FIFA 24 be on EA Play? EA Sports FC 24 will be available through EA Play, but the details of the release have not been fully announced.
8. What is EA Sports FC? EA Sports FC is the rebranded FIFA series, starting with EA Sports FC 24, after EA‘s licensing deal with FIFA ended.
9. Why is FIFA 24 called FC 24? FIFA 24 is now called EA Sports FC 24 due to the expiration of the EA and FIFA licensing deal.

Gaming Platforms

10. Is FIFA 23 removed from EA Play PS5? Yes, FIFA 23 has been removed from the PS5 store, along with other FIFA games.
11. Can I get FIFA for free? FIFA 22 was available for free on PlayStation Plus in May 2022.
12. Is FIFA 22 free now? FIFA 22 was made available for free on PlayStation Plus from May 3, 2022.

EA Play Membership

13. Do I need an EA account to play FIFA 23? Yes, an EA account is required to play FIFA 23.
14. What does EA Play give you? EA Play provides access to exclusive player benefits, a library of top titles, and the chance to try out new-release games before launch.
15. Is EA Play worth it? EA Play can be worth it for hardcore fans of EA games, but more casual gamers may be better off purchasing titles individually or trying a subscription with more variety like Xbox Game Pass.