The anticipation for FIFA 24 holds as some off-pitch drama unfolds. EA Sports and FIFA, our longstanding teammates in virtual football, called it quits after a 30-year, leaving us scratching our heads about the fate of the much-loved series.
Sure, FIFA 23 wasn’t impacted, and EA Sports took a daring punt into the unknown. There’s hype around EA Sports FC 24, but the question is burning in everyone’s mind: Will the referee blow the whistle for FIFA 24, or is it game over?
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The Future of the FIFA Series Is Uncertain
You might’ve stumbled upon a trailer for something similar to FIFA 24, except it’s EA Sports FC 24. It’s popping up everywhere, even football prodigy Haaland’s Instagram. If you’re left scratching your head, don’t worry – it’s not a mirage.
After 30 thrilling years, EA Sports and FIFA have gone their separate ways, primarily over eye-watering licencing costs. The core of their partnership — naming rights. Our beloved FIFA 23 and its predecessors owed their names to this agreement. But now, with the bond snapped, EA Sports is forging its path, launching a football game that sports a new title.
Meet EA’s fresh off the press series – FC 24. It’s your beloved FIFA experience revamped with a slew of new tricks. Rest assured, it’ll feel familiar once you hit play. Yet, this massive shift has footie fans considering the future of ‘FIFA football games’, notably FIFA 24.
FIFA’s leading man, Gianni Infantino, attempted to settle the questions with an odd statement. He assured fans that despite a bit of a wait, FIFA will continue delivering top-notch football games as they’ve done over the years. Quite puzzling, considering EA Sports are the coding whizzes behind the games, but we’ll sit tight and see what the future holds.
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Will There Be a FIFA 24?
No — there won’t be a football game called FIFA 24 this year. However, Infantino assures us that FIFA 25 will stride back onto the pitch, promising the cream of the crop in football gaming. As you’d expect, it won’t be a carbon copy of EA’s FC 24. If whispers hold, we’re gearing up for a head-to-head clash between two football gaming giants.
But does bypassing FIFA 24 assure us that FIFA 25 will be a smashing hit? From our viewpoint, it’s a stretch. With EA Sports’ years of skill in crafting games, it’s unlikely that FIFA can strike a deal with a studio to knock up the ‘best’ game. But hey, we’re open to surprises.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will FC 24 Have Real Players?
Yes — EA Sports FC 24 is set to feature a whopping 19,000 licensed players. A squad of 24 leagues and teams, including the Premier League, Champions League, Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1, are slated to join the fun. The end of EA’s licensing pact with FIFA doesn’t seem to have dampened the game’s spirits.
Is FIFA 24 the Last FIFA?
No — the latest FIFA title, for the time being, remains FIFA 23 since EA Sports is working on the 2024 football saga under the name FC 24. This revamp includes many fresh mechanics and much-loved modes, such as Ultimate Team. We’re already buzzing about HyperMotionV and PlayStyles, not to mention the fantastic news that female players have made the cut into Ultimate Team rosters. Hell yeah.
Who Is the Best Player in FC 24?
Keep your eyes peeled for Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland — odds are these two footballing maestros will be the top dogs in FC 24, with Haaland being the cover star. And if whispers of Mbappé’s shift to Real Madrid prove true, we reckon his rating could shoot up. We’re waiting for EA Sports to make the official call soon.
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