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EA has pulled every FIFA game from Steam and Epic ahead of EA Sports FC 24You can still play FIFA 23, but only via EA Play
You can still play FIFA 23, but only via EA Play
Image credit:EA
Image credit:EA
EA is moving away from its decades-long FIFA series with the release ofEA Sports FClater this week. It seems that the publisher is taking the idea of replacing FIFA quite literally, too, as it has pulled every previous FIFA game from sale on PC storefronts Steam and Epic.
EA Sports FC 24was revealed as the non-FIFA-licensed successor to EA’s hugely popular football franchiseback in July, following the split between the video game giant and the sports organisation ofprevious questionable reputeafter almost 30 years of mutual money-making inMay 2022.
FIFA 22 | Official Reveal TrailerWatch on YouTube
FIFA 22 | Official Reveal Trailer
While EA’s future video games won’t be able to use the FIFA name as the result of the rebranding, it won’t quite be a return to the days of Ryan Greggs and Ronaird, as EA is still able to licence individual clubs, leagues and players for their sanctioned appearance in EAFC. However, while UEFA tournaments such as the Champions League andEuropaLeague will show up, FIFA tournaments like the World Cup won’t be playable.
On Steam, FIFA 23notes the removal as being an EA decision: “At the request of the publisher, EA SPORTS™ FIFA 23 is unlisted on the Steam store and will not appear in search.”
EA Sports FC 24 will land on PC on September 29th, while those who stumped for the game’s Ultimate Edition have been able to play since the 22nd.
