Name change for the game FIFA next year?

According to several sources (in English), EA would seek to make a change of name for its FIFA game from the next Opus FIFA 23. It must be said that the renegotiation of the contract with FIFA, the organization managing the majority of the events of Football around the world, seems to the dead point which would force the studio to change the name of its iconic game.

Why this change from EA? What impacts for the franchise? We talk about all this in our article.

Name change for the next FIFA game?

Present since 1993, FIFA s name represents more than that of the football organization, it is also the name of one of the most popular games on the planet. The franchise has been present since 1993, offering an annual opus that sells several million copies. However, the international organization seems to decide to renegotiate up the next contract with $ 1 billion over 10 years named (source in English) for the name of the license.

This contract allows EA to use the name of the organization for its game but also to use many elements of the license as European competitions but also the World Cup.

Note that this contract has nothing to do with the names of players and teams. Thus, EA has already resigned a contract with the organization with the rights of the names and photos of professional football players.

EA SPORTS FC, FIFA 23 name?

This is the rumor in vogue for a few days since EA has deposited the brand EA Sports FC via a specialized firm based in London. This new trademark could concern the future name of the game or simply a game mode in the next franchise opus.

A change of name for FIFA would definitely be a bargle but it would not be the only football game to opt for change since PES has become efootball this summer.

What impacts for EA?

As mentioned above, negotiation seems difficult because FIFA would claim $ 1 billion for a ten-year contract. This impressive sum puts into perspective the importance of revenue generated by the game.

However, with a model of lootboxes questioned in many countries, EA must be careful and such a sum could affect the profitability of the franchise.

However, the FIFA name is absolutely iconic and now synonymous with football game, even for non-gamers. A change of name for such a franchise does not take it lightly and it is obvious that you have a lot on behalf of FIFA.

It remains to be seen as the situation will evolve in this negotiation but EA should not so easily let go of the FIFA name. To be continued !

EA could therefore be forced to make a name change for the next edition of its FIFA football game. In the meantime, you can find all the news and our FIFA 22 guides on Opus FIFA.