Why is FIFA 23 Pro Clubs not cross-platform in the game?

sportskeeda.com:

Pro Clubs is amongst the most popular and entertaining game modes in FIFA history but has been denied access to cross-play in FIFA 23. This has come as a surprise to many, as it would've benefitted massively from the inclusion of cross-play, especially with the game mode being notorious for its sparse matchmaking.

Alongside VOLTA Football, Pro Clubs is the only major game mode in FIFA 23 that does not feature cross-play. This has led to a lot of disappointment and backlash from the FIFA community, who are up in arms regarding this harsh omission.

Thus, the issue has become a global trending topic on Twitter, with fans weighing in on the discussion and using their influence to get a response from EA.

Despite being integral to the social aspect of gaming in FIFA, Pro Clubs not having cross-play capabilities is a rather disappointing decision on EA's part. The game revolves around the concept of coming together with friends to enjoy the beautiful game on the virtual screen.

After receiving significant backlash from disgruntled fans on various social media platforms, EA Sports released a Deep Dive regarding various aspects of the two game modes in question. While these Pitch Notes focus on various new features and mechanics employed in these game modes, including the new leveling system, they also addressed the issue of cross-play in the following lines:

These were the words of Richard Walz, Game Design Director for Pro Clubs and VOLTA Football. They acknowledged the issues at hand with cross-play, while also promising to work towards an environment where fans are satisfied with matchmaking across all platforms in the future. Here's what the statement said:

The statement continued:

From their explanation, it appears that the game