has removed its FIFA games from digital stores such as Steam and console stores as well as arrives. As noted by X (formerly Twitter) user MauroNLNone of EA’s FIFA titles are already available for purchase on those stores, including last year’s title, FIFA 23.
It is still possible to play some of the games through EA Play, the publisher’s subscription service. You’ll still be able to find physical copies of delisted games on consoles if you really want them, and if you’ve already purchased a FIFA game from a digital store, you’ll still be able to download it again.
EA’s annual soccer game, now called EA FC, no longer carries the FIFA name in its title. All previous entries in the series have been delisted from all major stores.
All FIFA titles from 14 to 23 can no longer be purchased. FIFA 22 and 23 can still be played through EA Play. pic.twitter.com/VupU3Off44
—MauroNL (@MauroNL3) September 26, 2023
But you’re out of luck if you haven’t gotten it yet. FIFA 23 or one of the above games like Steam. “At the request of the editor, EA Sports FIFA 23 is not listed in the Steam store and will not appear in search”, a notice in
It’s still unclear exactly why EA has pulled all of these games from sale. Engadget has contacted the publisher for clarification. However, it seems likely that a licensing issue is at play.
Last year, EA and FIFA for the classic football simulator series. EA has changed the name of the franchise to EA Sports FC. It officially will be, although the game has been in early access since last week.
The FIFA name will continue to appear in other games in the future, but (in all likelihood) not in those made by EA. “I can assure you that the only authentic and real game bearing the FIFA name will be the best available to football players and fans,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino said last year, presumably with a straight face.
