Soccer video game company Electronic Arts confirms it will stop making FIFA branded titles for their iconic franchise as from July 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n
EA Sports FIFA was one of the most prominent and bankable brands in gaming history.<\/p>\n
However, the high cost of licensing was the biggest reason why the decision was made to halt their partnership with football’s governing body – FIFA.<\/p>\n
EA will still continue making soccer video games, but from July 2023 – they will come under a new brand title – EA Sports FC.
\nIn response to the latest development, FIFA has also hinted at plans to release its own rival games, stating that “The Fifa name is the only global, original title.”<\/p>\n
EA Sports published the first FIFA game in 1993 and has been behind the success of the iconic franchise ever since.<\/p>\n
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The new EA Sports FC will most likely arrive in late 2023.<\/strong><\/p>\n