2K Games has reportedly secured the official license for the next FIFA<\/em> game, according to as-yet-unverified claims from a Ghana-based video game retailer.<\/p>
The claims, which were shared by MohPlay Inc.<\/a> on May 27, do line up with rumors that floated around the gaming world<\/a> earlier this year, and suggest that 2K has “secured the official license from FIFA” to make more FIFA <\/em>games. The same report also suggested the game\u2014dubbed FIFA<\/em> 2K25<\/em>\u2014would be released in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which seems to be a shockingly fast production cycle for an AAA game.<\/p>
While the turnaround does seem quite short, Insider Gaming reporter Mike Straw soon corroborated MohPlay\u2019s alleged launch window<\/a>, suggesting eager football fans will hear “an announcement of a new partnership sooner rather than later.”<\/p>
If the rumors are actually true (and it’s worth remembering this is all reports and claims at the moment rather than anything official), it will be the first FIFA<\/em> game from anyone other than EA after their 30-year partnership ended in 2022. This was after EA rejected FIFA\u2019s ask for a 250 million USD annual licensing fee. EA went on to jettison the FIFA branding and made EA Sports FC 24<\/a><\/em> to continue their football game series.<\/p>
Now, as pointed out<\/a> by fans on Reddit today<\/a>, the hypothetical FIFA 2K25<\/em> will face tough competition from EA FC<\/em> titles, mainly due to the latter\u2019s exclusive rights on a majority of clubs and leagues. FIFA\u2019s license only grants 2K the naming rights and three World Cup tournaments, which could be a dealbreaker for large chunks of football fans.<\/p>
