If you’re a fan of the FIFA video game franchise, recently renamed EA Sports FC in 2023, then you might be excited to learn the cover athletes have possibly been leaked by an industry insider. According to the supposed leak, prices for the game may have also been discovered.
The source says the next title in the series, EA Sports FC 24 or EA FC 24, will have Erling Haaland, as well as several other football stars on the cover. This information comes from a post by user naaz0412 on r/GamingLeaksandRumours detailing information about the next EA instalment. The post has the following details:
“Erling Haaland will feature on the cover of the Standard edition. However, on the Ultimate edition, he will be featured along with 30 other female and male icons of professional football (Vinicius Jr, Son Heung-min or Sam Kerr, Zidane, Cruyff or Pelé). Editions and Price: On PC: Standard Edition – PC: €69.99 / $69.99 / £59.99, Ultimate Edition – PC: €99.99 / $99.99 / £89.99. On Playstation and Xbox: Standard Edition – PS4 / Xbox One: €69.99 / $59.99 / £59.99, Standard Edition – PS5 / Xbox Series X|S: €79.99 / $69.99 / £69.99, Ultimate Edition – Digital Cross-Gen Version: €109.99 / $109.99 / £99.99. Announcement and Pre-order date: July 13, 2023. Release Date: September 29, 2023. For owners of the Ultimate version: September 22nd”
If this source is accurate, then fans are getting their first preview at what is to come in the new FIFA-less era. It appears EA Sports is looking to bring a lot of hype to this new title by introducing a plethora of icons to support the new look. The user, naaz0412, cites a French based news outlet as the leak, and the link can be found at the bottom of this article.
Why Are FIFA Titles Out and Being Replaced By EA Sports FC?
If you have not followed the news for the FIFA games, then you might not know that EA Sports failed to reach an agreement with FIFA (International Federation of Association Football) over licensing. FIFA 23 became the last title under the name for EA Sports. While EA begins to explore football under a new brand, FIFA has announced they will be looking for a new developer to bring authentic football video games to players.
It appears a strong competition might be brewing between the two major companies, which could be an exciting turn of events for major sports fans. EA Sports FC is already working on an upper hand, with exclusive partnerships involving: Major League Soccer, the Premier League, La Liga, and more.
Given the fact both EA and FIFA are working against each other on future football features, it appears their partnership has come to a conclusion. The two companies will likely not come back together any time soon, unless their titles fail as a result of the split. EA Sports and FIFA will be determined to show fans they are more than a brand name, as developments continue. Another factor that will be involved will certainly involve exclusivity deals.
Although EA nabbed some major players already, there is no way to tell how long those deals will last. And while FIFA believes in its’ own brand, there may be a greater call to bring more leagues into the fold to secure the best sales possible.
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What do you think about the EA Sports split from FIFA and the future of football video games? Do the possible leaks inspire an exciting potential or will this side of gaming change in the worst way? Leave a comment and let us know what you think will happen next.
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