Will the English Premier League be present in EA Sports FC? Gaming giants sign major deal after losing FIFA name
EA Sports FC is all set to go live in 2023 with a major rebrand from the existing FIFA name, but the English Premier League could be one of its major shining lights when the game is ultimately released. This comes in the wake of the recent news about EA Sports reportedly paying $500 million to retain the rights of the league. As the release date comes closer, this could create quite a deep impact on the community.
A major reshuffle is expected sometime in the middle 2023 as EA Sports’ existing license with FIFA comes to an end. The existing deal has been an extension, allowing FIFA 23 to use all of its current licenses and even recreate the recent World Cup in the video game.
However, this is all set to change with the end of the current release, as EA Sports has already announced the rebrand before the start of 2023. EA Sports FC will be the new name that will aim to continue the legacy of its original name. To that end, a brand new license with the English Premier League will certainly be a positive step.
On February 11, 2023, Sky Sports reported on the new deal that EA Sports has struck with the English Premier League. Estimated at around $480 million, this new deal will remain active for the next six years. The new terms are also almost twice the existing ones, allowing authentic content in the FIFA series.
Although an extension was already expected, the high valuation can be attributed to the timing. eFootball from Konami has been tying up exclusive licenses with some of the biggest clubs in the world, like Barcelona and Manchester United. EA Sports could be adopting the same tactic but from a different angle. Instead of looking at individual teams, it’s directly going for league licenses, at even higher costs.
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