The organization indicated that it aims to take a different approach to video games.
Following Tuesday's declaration that their yearly game with EA Sports would continue on without the FIFA license, FIFA has indicated that they will partner with new third-party studios and publishers.
EA has announced that their game would be renamed EA Sports FC and will retain many of the same features as previous versions of EA Sports FIFA.
Meanwhile, FIFA will continue to be involved in the video game business through a non-exclusive strategy that will allow new titles to be released prior to the World Cup.
How does this affect FIFA?
FIFA has stated that its license with EA has been renewed for one more game, with FIFA 23 being the series' final installment.
Meanwhile, FIFA is in discussions with various publishers and studios about creating a new football simulation game for 2024.
The license will be non-exclusive, allowing FIFA to collaborate with a variety of publishers rather than having an exclusive connection like it had with EA in previous years.
FIFA is also developing a variety of new non-simulation games, which will be released in time for the World Cup later this year.
What did FIFA President Gianni Infantino have to say on the subject?
"I can tell you that the only true, legitimate FIFA game will be the greatest accessible for gamers and football enthusiasts," Infantino added. "FIFA is the sole worldwide original title. FIFA 23, FIFA 24, FIFA 25, FIFA 26, and so on - the FIFA name remains consistent, and it will always be THE BEST."
"The interactive gaming and esports industry is experiencing unprecedented expansion and diversification. FIFA's approach is to make the most of all future possibilities while also providing a diverse range of products and opportunities for gamers, fans, member associations, and partners."
It's the end of an era as the media behemoth confirms that their popular series will be given a facelift as they go forward.
EA Sports has announced that the FIFA video game series will be rebranded as EA Sports FC, ending a three-decade collaboration with FIFA.
The media company, which has been in charge of the popular football game series since 1993's FIFA International Soccer, stated that the adjustments would be implemented after the release of FIFA 23 later this year.
It's the end of an era as the media behemoth confirms that their popular series will be given a facelift as they go forward.
EA Sports has announced that they will be releasing a new game.
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