EA Sports' split from FIFA left players with many questions about the lastFIFAtitle,FIFA 23. Fortunately, key details aboutFIFA 23surfaced online as Microsoft Store lists the new game prematurely. Rumors circulated about a split between EA Sports and FIFA as early as March 2022. EA Sports would confirmthe end of the FIFA partnershipthis past May as the company rebranded the premier series of soccer titles toEA Sports FC. However, a finalFIFAtitle would be developed by EA Sports for 2022,FIFA 23. In 2023,EA Sports FCwill release with a variety of modes from theFIFAseries such as VOLTA, Career Mode, and the widely-successful Ultimate Team mode. Cam Weber, Executive Vice President at EA Sports, said the new title would mark a “new era” for the global soccer games next year.RELATED:EA Single-Player Tweet Stirs Internal Controversy for PublisherThe Microsoft Store listedFIFA 23with a release date set for July 15, 2025, according to prominent leaker Aggiornamenti Lumia. A closed beta will be held for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S ahead of launch. Additionally, the game’s box art features PSG’s Kylian Mbappe front and center,just likeFIFA 22. The leaker’s pictures ofFIFA 23’sbox art and store listings were subsequently taken down by copyright claims. Fortunately, an in-game screenshot of Manchester City featuring the newly-signed Erling Haaland remains available.
Many new details aboutFIFA 23will be revealed in the coming months. Previously, EA claimed the lastFIFAtitle would be its “best ever” with more features, game modes, World Cup content, and much more.FIFA 23is expected to have the most soccer players in a singleFIFAroster as well.FIFA 23’snew features will likely establish what’s to come in 2023 with the first installment ofEA Sports FC.
The leaks surroundingFIFA 23provide an initial look into the release of the game and what players should expect. Yearly titles such asFIFAbring incremental improvements to game systems and mechanics, refining an establishedFIFAexperience. Since the game has leaked through the Microsoft Store,EA Sports is likely preparing to share newswith its community of players really soon.
On the other hand,FIFA 23needs to impress as the finalFIFAtitle from EA Sports. The game serves as an early benchmark ofEA Sports FC, and EA must prove why the rebranding will be a successful one.FIFA is a prominent namein the world of sports and serves as competition forEA Sports FCin 2023.
FIFA 23is expected to release later in 2022.
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