EA confirm they will no longer make FIFA video games after split and name change

FIFA 23 will be the last of the popular video games series helmed by EA Sports and the company have announced a new name for their games

Electronic Arts have confirmed that they will stop making the popular FIFA video game series in 2023.

EA will continue to make football video games, but after FIFA 23 – the final edition of the series which began in 1993 – they will come under a new banner, EA Sports FC. An EA Sports subdivision made the first FIFA game 29 years ago and has been in charge of the franchise ever since. While FIFA is one of the most profitable brands in gaming history, the cost of the game’s licence was one reason why the decision was made to ditch the partnership.

While the general gameplay mechanics and core game modes will be similar to what players have come to experience in recent years, the change is set to see the change bring with it a broader range of play, as the rise of esport continues with live in-game events growing more popular.

A statement read: “I want to start by thanking this incredible community of more than 150 million fans for helping build the world’s biggest football entertainment platform – EA SPORTS FIFA. After nearly 30 years of creating genre-defining interactive football experiences, we will soon begin an exciting new era.

“Next year, EA SPORTS FC will become the future of football from EA SPORTS. Everything you love about our games will be part of EA SPORTS FC – the same great experiences, modes, leagues, tournaments, clubs and athletes will be there. Ultimate Team, Career Mode, Pro Clubs and VOLTA Football will all be there.”

The news of the name change was announced on EA’s social media platforms, with developer also revealing that it would now be partnering with Nike. The tweet read: “Football, meet Future. We’re proud to be partnering with #EASPORTSFC to expand the future of the beautiful game. More to come July 2023. You ready?”

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