The first trailer for FIFA 23 is here and it's the end of an era

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The first trailer for EA's final FIFA game is here, and fans of the franchise will be drooling (or dribbling) over it.

FIFA 23 marks the end of an era between EA and its 30-year partnership with FIFA. Thanks to the high licensing fees, FIFA 23 will be the swansong of the series. Which is a shame, given the leaps and bounds EA has made in terms of gameplay. As well as finally including women's club teams for the first time.

EA will still be churning out an annual soccer series under the rebranded EA Sports FC title, so it's not too devastating. All of your favorite features will live on under the new moniker, but for now, let's take a look at what awaits in EA's last ever FIFA title, which launches September 30 and is available to pre-order now.   

Unless you're particularly nostalgic over the franchise name, there's nothing to be too glum about. Especially with everything FIFA 23 is packing in, content-wise. FIFA 22's Hypermotion technology has been iterated on and improved with Hypermotion2; women's club teams are making their FIFA debut; international cups for both men and women will be included; and cross-play features will be available across multiple game modes. 

Nick Wlodyka, SVP & GM for EA Sports FC says FIFA 23 has «pushed the boundaries of realism» thanks to Hypermotion2, utilizing «millions of data points» to create «new animations in real-time.» In terms of gameplay, that means players will be getting «the most natural and realistic motion in football gaming, and when combined with the inclusion of both men’s and women’s World Cups, women’s club football, and cross-play features, will immerse players and football fans around the world for years to come.»

Not too many years, presumably. Once the license has been