FIFA confirmed that they will launch a game competing with EA Sports FC recently released by EA company, after nearly 30 years of cooperation. After the launch of EA's FIFA 23, EA will "start a new era" and introduce EA Sports FC Series in July 2023.
EA insists that despite losing the FIFA brand, its games will not change much. Through more than 300 licensing agreements, EA Sports FC will include "equally outstanding experiences, models, leagues, Championships, clubs and players".
In its statement, FIFA said that its breakup with EA would allow it to launch new football games with third-party studios and publishers to "provide more choices for football and game fans" before the 2022 Qatar world cup and the 2023 Australian women's World Cup.
FIFA said that they are currently negotiating with "leading game publishers, media companies and investors" to develop a new FIFA simulated football game for 2024, which will compete directly with EA Sports FC.
Prior to this, FIFA said that several "non simulation" games were under development and would be launched in the third quarter of this year. The first game will be a customized game experience with the 2022 Qatar world cup. Before the women's World Cup in 2023, we will also discuss other games with publishers.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said very strongly that only games with official authorization will make fans believe.
"I can assure you that only authentic real games with FIFA titles are most suitable for players and fans. FIFA names are the only global and original names. FIFA 23, FIFA 24, FIFA 25, FIFA 26, etc. FIFA names will always exist and are the best.
The interactive game and e-sports industry is on an unparalleled path of growth and diversification. FIFA's strategy is to ensure that we can make full use of all future options and ensure a wide range of products and opportunities for gamers, fans, member associations and partners. "
