EA reveals future Sports FC ideas, some of which helped fuel FIFA split Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. EA reveals future Sports FC ideas, some of which helped fuel FIFA split It's in the game. News by Victoria Kennedy News reporter Published on 11 May 2022 16 comments While there is no doubt that money played more than just a small part in the decision between EA and FIFA to go their separate ways, there are other factors that also contributed to the end of this historic partnership. Speaking to The New York Times, EA boss Andrew Wilson said a lot of the company's motivation was to improve players' experiences without being pigeonholed. "It was really about how can we do more for the players, more for the fans, how can we offer them more modalities to play," he said. "How can we bring more partners into the game, how can we expand beyond the bounds of the traditional game." Watch on YouTube FIFA 22 is currently available as part of PlayStation Plus. This echoes what David Jackson, vice president at EA Sports, told the BBC. "The world of football and the world of entertainment are changing, and they clash within our product. In the future our players will demand of us the ability to be more expansive in that offering," Jackson stated. "At the moment, we engage in play as a primary form of interactive experience. Soon, watching and creating content are going to be equally as important for fans. "Under the licensing conventions that we had agreed with FIFA 10 years ago, there were some restrictions that weren't going to allow us to be able to build those experiences for players." Meanwhile, Reuters reported EA was also looking to dip its toe into the controversial NFT market and bring video "highlights of a real game" to consoles. During EA's recent financial report, the company stated it was thankful for its partnership with FIFA, and credited FIFA 22 for having the series' most successful launch to date. And, as for FIFA, its president - Gianni Infantino - insists "the only authentic, real game that has the FIFA name will be the best one available for gamers and football fans." This statement from Infantino came alongside FIFA's announcement it'll be adopting a non-exclusive licensing model for games based on its brand in the future, and that it's currently working with third-party studios and publishers to develop new projects. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 8 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store