FIFA 22: will it be the last FIFA?

Just recently, Electronic Arts' latest soccer simulation, FIFA 22, was released.

According to the publisher, there could be a big change soon.

Play the new FIFA * once a year - that's part of the game for many gamers.

The latest version of the soccer simulation is again extremely successful this year.

Since the launch, around 9.1 million players have joined and created 7.6 million Ultimate Team squads, according to a release from EA publisher.

But it could be that players will have to get used to it soon - EA is thinking about renaming the series.

FIFA 2022 soon under a different name?

EA examines naming rights agreement

EA has been developing football simulation under the name "FIFA" for over 20 years.

The publisher now wants to

the agreement on

, which is separate from the other official partnerships and licenses.

The other leagues should not be affected, instead they are continuously invested in.

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The aim is to make the football experience as authentic as possible for the players - this includes over 300 license partners who provide access to more than 17,000 athletes in over 30 leagues around the world.

Gamers can therefore play in the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, CONMEBOL Libertadores, Premier League, Bundesliga and LaLiga Santander.

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EA: This is what FIFA could be called in the future

As the online portal

found out, there could even be a new name: An

was recently

UK Intellectual Property Office and the European Union Intellectual Property Office.

However, it is not yet clear whether and when it will actually be renamed.

However, due to the application that has already been made, it could come much earlier than previously thought.