Why is ea losing fifa license?

In an interview with the BBC, EA Sports vice president David Jackson says that the deal with FIFA wasn't just for the name, but included a set of licensing restrictions that EA no longer has to abide by. This could free the company to explore more interactive and fan-focused gameplay content.

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2023-10-21 00:33:53

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Is ea losing the rights to fifa?
The breakup means that EA's series will no longer be able to call itself FIFA—it will now be known as (the less catchy) EA Sports FC—and will lose access to global tournaments, following with the Women's World Cup in 2023. But it's FIFA that stands to lose the most from the parting.
2024-01-17 03:43:21

Did ea stop fifa?
That includes exclusive partnerships with the Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, the MLS – and more to come." So, while FIFA 23 is the final FIFA game from EA, fans of the franchise should feel right at home with EA Sports FC from next year onwards.
2023-11-03 05:04:18

Does ea own fifa license?
FIFA only ceded its name and allowed its product exclusive rights to the official elements of the World Cup, which they organize. However, getting the rest of the licenses has been the responsibility of the developer and its publisher, Electronic Arts.
2023-09-05 00:20:32

Why did ea end fifa?
The FIFA video game will be disappearing after the maker failed to strike a new licensing deal with world soccer's governing body. Instead, EA Sports FC will be introduced from 2023 after the company creates the final game in partnership with FIFA later this year.
2023-05-26 02:29:03

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