As September approaches, the search queries for FIFA 24 are increasing. EA Sports traditionally releases their highly anticipated soccer game during this month. Gaming enthusiasts and soccer fans worldwide eagerly come together to explore the latest offering from this gaming industry giant.
However, this year brings a twist as casual fans of the game find themselves puzzled by the absence of news regarding FIFA 24. Instead, they discover a new game titled EA FC 24. In order to alleviate any confusion and provide a comprehensive understanding, we are here to shed light on the situation.
What led to this change?
In May 2022, EA Sports and FIFA made the announcement that their 30-year partnership would come to an end. This meant that EA could no longer utilize the FIFA name or branding in its popular soccer video game series.
Rumors circulating that FIFA might collaborate with 2K to develop FIFA 25. While it’s important to note that rumors can often be speculative and subject to change.
FIFA teaming up with 2K for FIFA 25 could spell trouble for EA in the world of football games. pic.twitter.com/sJBj41gH5L
— UFL (@UFLplay) July 12, 2023
Several factors contributed to this decision. One of the reasons was FIFA’s demand for a significant increase in the licensing fee. Reports indicated that FIFA sought to double the licensing fee to a staggering $1 billion. Additionally, EA was seeking to expand its scope beyond interactive soccer matches, which may have played a role in the partnership dissolution.
What can we expect in the future?
EA Sports unveiled their new game, EA Sports FC, as a result of the collaboration’s conclusion. The game will still feature licensing deals with over 19,000 players, 700 teams, and more than 30 leagues worldwide, including UEFA. However, it will not carry the FIFA branding or official World Cup content.
Enzo Fernández on EA Sports FIFA: “In the PlayStation I play with Chelsea and I am in the team, but I’m a little angry anyway, because they put me on the cover and I don’t look like myself.” @SC_ESPN 😂 pic.twitter.com/GdWz6sFQJ7
— All About Argentina 🛎🇦🇷 (@AlbicelesteTalk) July 11, 2023
Over the course of their 30-year partnership, these industry giants sold over 325 million copies worldwide, dominating the soccer game segment of the gaming market throughout the past decade. They surpassed competitors such as Actua Soccer and Pro Evolution Soccer.
EA FC 24 Release Date
In 2022, reports emerged regarding the name change. Fast-forward to 2023, and EA Sports is now in the midst of preparing for the release of their upcoming “renamed” soccer game, EA FC 24. According to the reports, EA FC 24 is set to officially launch on September 29th.
To provide fans with early access, EA announced that they can obtain a week of early access by purchasing the Ultimate Edition or by subscribing to EA Play. EA Play is a subscription service that is included in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
EAFC24 Trailer is INSANE 🤩🍿 pic.twitter.com/Bd2bQ5vL61
— Barstool Football (@StoolFootball) July 13, 2023
The gaming company assures fans that the beloved game modes from the FIFA series, including Ultimate Team, Career Mode, and Pro Clubs, will remain intact and continue to be part of the EA FC 24 experience.
In terms of initial reactions, some fans have reported encountering glitches and irregularities in the game’s details. However, the company is committed to addressing and rectifying these issues before the official release in September. It is evident that the soccer gaming landscape is on the verge of a significant shift in 2024.
