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 they will come under a new banner, EA Sports FC. A subdivision of EA Sports made the first FIFA game in 1993 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 of the reasons why the drastic decision was made.
While the general gameplay mechanics and core game modes will be similar to what players have come to know and love in recent years, the ending of the partnership 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.
