Among the list of annual release sports titles from Electronic Arts, FIFA remains to be the top bread winner for the publisher. However, there is some uncertainty for the series going forward – namely in its naming. It was reported back in fall 2021 that Electronic Arts & FIFA are in discussion on where the future of the series is to head and potential rename the franchise.
It was not until May last year that Electronic Arts officially announced there will be no more FIFA titles after the latest FIFA 23. In that, the publisher moving forward will instead be going under the guise of ‘EA Sports FC’ as the new header for the series. It was said at the time that this new expansion will carry over the countless players, teams, and leagues already included in FIFA already.
According to a new press release from Electronic Arts, EA Sports FC is finally here. And although the firm simply revealed the new moniker for what was once FIFA, it shares there will be a larger presentation with more information on the new transition later in July this summer.
This is where the story of EA SPORTS FC begins. We’re building on 30 years of leadership and history creating experiences that bring the global football community together, and continuing to take it into a fan-first future. EA SPORTS FC will be a symbol for the sport, a symbol of innovation and change, and we’re energized to show our fans more about the future in July.
Nick Wlodyka, EA Sports FC Senior Vice President & General Manager
“The new brand takes its design inspiration directly from the beautiful game and a dominant shape in football culture that represents the sport in multiple dimensions, triangles. From passing techniques to set plays, the shape has also been woven into the DNA of EA SPORTS football experiences for decades; from the isometric angles of our very first 8-bit experiences and the triangular polygons that make up every pixel of our most modern games, as well the iconic player indicator symbol that appears above every athlete in every match.”
The press release continues, “EA SPORTS has defined interactive football for 30 years and built a global football community of more than 150 million across multiple platforms – a community that EA SPORTS FC will now continue to grow alongside partners who share a common goal of a fan-first future of football. Built on a foundation of inclusivity and innovation, fans will experience unrivaled authenticity with access to more than 19,000 fully licensed players, 700 teams and 30 leagues, with the support of over 300 global football partners that will allow further expansion into areas including both women’s and grassroots football.”
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Source: Electronic Arts
