The next game in the soccer franchise might have a completely different name

EA Games is considering new ideas.

FIFAThe annual soccer game she, It is one of the most famous franchises in the gaming world. But it is possible that the next version of the game will be released with a completely different title.

The information was disclosed by the studio’s executive vice president, Cam Weber, On press release Celebrating the successful release of FIFA 2022. The new game hit consoles and PC back in the day October 1 It is already focused more than 9.1 million players.

According to Weber, when considering the future of the brand, the studio is considering delinking its name from FIFA, which has been a target of criticism in recent years.

“We are here to create the best experiences for football fans around the world… and as we look to the future, we are also exploring the idea of ​​rebranding our football games from EA Sports. This means that we are reviewing our licensing agreements with FIFA, which are separate from licenses and other official partnerships in the world of football.”

Mbappé appears in FIFA 22

What makes it even more interesting to remember is that the current agreement with FIFA, which was closed in 2013, will expire completely in 2022. Given the recent name change of its main competitor, eFootball (formerly known as PES), this seems like a good time to invest in a franchise brand.

FIFA 22 available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One e PC.

What do you think of the EA idea? Do you have a name suggestion for the upcoming FIFA tournaments? Be sure to comment!

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