Who’s Got the Grit to Rival EA Sports? Following the split between FIFA and EA Sports, FIFA is going on the offensive. Who might be the publisher for FIFA 25? As we learned early in 2023, EA Sports will no longer be publishing the FIFA series after FIFA 23.
How did FIFA 25 came to landscape?
FIFA’s strategy to diversify its gaming rights includes launching new football video games with third-party studios and publishers. This move provides more options for football and gaming fans, especially in the lead-up to major events like the FIFA World Cup 2022™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™.
Several new non-simulation games are already in production, set to launch in the third quarter of the year. These developments are part of FIFA’s broader vision to work with a range of partners and offer a variety of gaming experiences, rather than exclusively aligning with one publisher.
Talks with 2K Sports Already Underway?
FIFA is likely busy behind the scenes forging a new partnership. The identity of the new football simulation game’s publisher remains speculative, but the name 2K Sports keeps surfacing.
Known for titles like World Poker Tour, NBA 2K, and WWE 2K, the distribution label of developer Take 2 Interactive, based in California, is a major player in sports simulations and definitely has what it takes.
Will Epic Games Play a Role?
Then came a twist that raised eyebrows. Rumors suggest that Epic Games has recruited staff from EA and 2K to develop new football and basketball modes in Fortnite. But could this be only part of the story? Might the North Carolina-based developer have a hand in the FIFA 25 game?
FC 24 is Already Performing Well
The latest release in the football gaming series, now known as FC24, launched on September 29, 2023, has been met with considerable success. This game, emerging in the wake of the split between FIFA and EA Sports, has captured the attention and approval of football enthusiasts globally.
Despite some initial skepticism from fans accustomed to EA Games’ offerings, FC24 has managed to carve out its own niche in the market. Its success raises important questions about the competitive landscape of football video games. As 2K Sports potentially enters the fray, they face the challenge of not only matching but surpassing the high bar set by FC24.
The future of football gaming looks wild. In the coming weeks and months, we can expect a flurry of news hinting at various theories. But one thing is certain: if FIFA 2025 is to hit the market on time, by mid-2024 we should know the developer and publisher of this new football game.