After EA parted ways with FIFA in 2022 and pivoted to creating games under their own brand, EA Sports FC, it resulted in the FIFA football game brand reverting back to FIFA. The President of FIFA clearly stated that they would seek other game partners to take over.
The rumor mill suggests that 2K Games might step up to develop the game, known for their sports titles like NBA 2K, WWE 2K, and PGA Tour 2K. Many in the gaming industry speculate that 2K might seize this opportunity to enter the football game arena against EA, a significant competitor in the sports gaming world, by using the name FIFA 2K, such as FIFA 2K25.
During the unveiling of EA Sports FC 25, news reporters from IGN asked EA executives how they would react if other companies entered the competitive football game market. EA responded confidently, stating they are always ready. As game creators, they are open to seeing other companies take a similar approach in game development, tackle the same challenges, and solve problems differently from what EA has experienced in their own unique way.
Sam Rivera, one of EA’s executives, also expressed a welcoming attitude towards competition from new rivals entering the football simulation game market. He believes it would benefit everyone in the industry. However, having been in this genre for a long time, he acknowledged that it takes many years to develop and refine a game to meet player expectations. EA itself took 15-20 years to reach this point of excellence.
TLDR: EA split from FIFA and focused on their EA Sports FC brand, leading to FIFA returning to FIFA. Speculation suggests 2K Games might develop a rival football game titled FIFA 2K25. EA is open to new competition in the market but acknowledges the time and effort required to perfect a game to meet player demands.
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