May 27th 2024.
Can you believe it? The latest news in the world of video games is that the publisher of NBA 2K and WWE 2K has reportedly acquired the FIFA license and is planning to release a new game this year. It's hard to imagine that just a few years ago, EA was the sole producer of FIFA games. But with the smooth transition from FIFA 23 to EA Sports 24 and a 25% increase in sales, it seems that EA has successfully handed over the reins to the new owner.
So why did EA give up the FIFA license? Well, it turns out that FIFA was asking for a lot of money, and all EA was getting in return was the right to use the name and feature the World Cup in their game. In the end, EA decided it wasn't worth it, but FIFA was quick to find someone else to take over. Rumors have been circulating for months that Take-Two Interactive was in talks to secure the license, and it seems they have finally made it official.
The latest source to confirm this news is retailer Mohplay, who boldly tweeted that "2K has secured the official license from FIFA to create the next FIFA video game!" However, there is no evidence to support this claim, and it's unclear whether the tweet was posted prematurely or if someone at the company has gone rogue on their Twitter account. The tweet also mentions a new football game series and the launch of FIFA 2K25 this year, in time for the FIFA World Cup 2K26.
It's hard to say exactly what has been going on behind the scenes, but the first rumors of EA giving up the FIFA license only surfaced in late 2021. Even if Take-Two immediately started development, it's still a tight timeline to create a complex sports simulator. There are a few possible explanations for this: either Take-Two's developers have been working tirelessly and the rumors are true, the rumors are completely false, or there has been a misunderstanding.
In other news, there have been rumors that Take-Two is also collaborating with Lego on a family-friendly football game, following the success of their previous release, Lego 2K Drive. It would be more believable if this game was coming out this year instead, especially since promotional material and an age rating appeared last year but no official announcement has been made. However, it's possible that Take-Two is taking a risk and FIFA 2K25 will indeed be released this year, taking advantage of the World Cup. But there is also the risk of making a poor first impression.
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