FIFA Video Game Series
The most famous series of football simulations and also one of the most popular sports series in the history of the video game industry. Over the years, the FIFA series was released on virtually all hardware platforms - from PCs to consoles and mobile devices.
Starting in 1993, the development of the FIFA series was handled by EA Sports, but in 2022 it lost the rights to use the brand, and its place in the catalog of this publisher was taken by the EA Sports FC series.
A brief history of the FIFA series
Origins of the FIFA brand dates back to the 1990s. The series debuted in 1993 with FIFA International Soccer (FIFA '94), released on PC and consoles (including the Sega Mega Drive, SNES, Sega Master System and Game Boy). The game was created as part of the promotion of the soccer World Cup in the United States and was the first video game officially licensed by FIFA.
The title gave birth to a series that triumphed for the next three decades. Games from the main series were released at regular one-year intervals. However, there were also various spin-offs and peculiar sub-series (such as FIFA Online, FIFA Manager, FIFA Street, FIFA Mobile) and titles released for major soccer events such as the World Cup (e.g. 2006 FIFA World Cup, 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa or 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil) or the European Championships (UEFA Euro 2004 or UEFA Euro 2008).
In 2022, Electronic Arts and the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) failed to reach an agreement on, among other things, licensing fees for the use of the FIFA brand, which is why after the release of FIFA 23 their paths eventually diverged. While the federation had to team up with a new developer to take charge of the FIFA series, the American company continued to develop its own soccer games, but under a new name - EA Sports FC.
Gameplay in games of the FIFA series
Games from the FIFA series are sports games dedicated to soccer, in which we play matches in a number of different modes.. Among the latter we can find both story-driven careers or the option to play single matches or tournaments, as well as various variants of multiplayer modes. Thanks to the official licenses, games in the FIFA series feature real players, as well as authentic teams, clubs and leagues.
The main studio responsible for the games was EA Canada when it was under EA Sports. The games developed by this studio focused on evolution, which meant that its successive parts were characterized by a relatively limited number of changes; this was often one of the arguments raised by critics.
Other information about the FIFA series
Sales of the FIFA series worldwide are counted in the hundreds of millions of copies, making it one of the best-selling video game series in the world. Its huge commercial success has even earned it a place in the Guinness Book of World Records.
FIFA Series Evolution
2022
FIFA 23
2021
FIFA 22
2020
FIFA 21
2019
FIFA 20
2018
FIFA 19
2017
FIFA 18
2016
FIFA Mobile
2016
FIFA 17
2015
FIFA 16
2015
FIFA 16 Ultimate Team
2014
FIFA 15
2014
FIFA 15 Ultimate Team
2014
2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil
2013
FIFA Online
2013
FIFA 14
2012
FIFA 13
2011
FIFA 12
2010
FIFA 11
2010
2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa
2009
FIFA 10
2008
FIFA 09
2007
FIFA 08
2006
FIFA 07
2006
2006 FIFA World Cup
2005
FIFA 06: Road to World Cup
2005
FIFA 06
2002
FIFA World Cup 2002
2001
FIFA 2002
2000
FIFA 2001
1998
FIFA 99
1996
FIFA 97
1995
FIFA Soccer 96
1994
FIFA International Soccer
FIFA 23
Sports
September 30, 2022
FIFA 23 is the thirtieth installment of the soccer game series developed by EA Sports studio. The player's task is to win soccer matches and trophies to bring glory to one of hundreds of licensed teams.
FIFA 22
Sports
October 1, 2021
FIFA 22 is the next installment in the annual football game series by EA Sports. In the game we once again take part in football matches and tournaments, trying to get to the top. The game features authentic teams, leagues and players.
FIFA 21
Sports
October 9, 2020
FIFA 21 is the next installment of EA Sports' football game series. As in the previous versions of the cycle, the player leads faithfully reproduced teams and players.
FIFA 20
Sports
September 27, 2019
The next installment of a series of football games from EA Sports studio. In the game we direct faithfully reproduced real teams and players, playing against artificial intelligence or other players.
FIFA 19
Sports
September 28, 2018
Another part of the popular series of football simulators, in which we direct licensed and realistic teams and players from all over the world. FIFA 19 was created, like all previous parts, by EA Sports studio.
FIFA Online 4
Sports
May 17, 2018
The next installment of the simplified free series of football games, which draws from the famous AAA franchise by EA Sports. The Korean team at EA Spearhead is responsible for creating this production.
FIFA 18
Sports
September 29, 2017
The game is another installment in the FIFA series. Electronic Arts introduced a lot of important changes in this follow-up, which will probably constitute a real treat for all the fans of virtual soccer. What is especially noticeable, is the introduction of the Real Players Motion technology that governs the appearances, animations and behavior of the in-game footballers. Although this technology encompasses mainly top players, the less-known footballers also behave in a more realistic manner, as the new system takes different factors into account, such as a footballer's height. The game brings a continuation to a story campaign from FIFA 17, embodied here by The Journey: Hunter Returns. FIFA 18 also brings a remodeled system of transfers in the career. The player is now capable of negotiating with clubs and particular footballers on their own. The FIFA Ultimate Team mode brings the Icon cards, representing legendary footballers. All of this is complemented by the use of the Frostbite engine, which mainly powers the cut-scenes displayed both in The Journey mode and the regular career component.
FIFA Mobile
Sports
October 11, 2016
A mobile version of the most popular football game series, developed by EA Mobile. Compared to the original, the gameplay was adapted to the specifics of mobile devices, which called for some simplification. It's dynamic and arcade-like, although it also features a range of options, which allow you to manage your team and choose the right strategy. The game also features a special game mode called Attack Mode, in which you participate in a few-minutes-long matches and focus on attacking the opponent's goal. Additionally, FIFA mobile includes minigames, referencing the real-life current football events. You can start your own league, compete in online rankings with other teams, and build your team according to the Ultimate Team mode. The game utilizes the free-to-play mode with optional microtransactions, and the official license allowed for implementing 30 leagues, 650 teams and over 17000 players.
FIFA 17
Sports
September 27, 2016
Another installment of the leading sports game series by EA Sports, featuring a great many licensed national teams and top-league football clubs. Apart from the well-known elements of the franchise and a wide range of varied singleplayer and multiplayer modes, FIFA 17 is the first game in the series to also feature a story campaign, called “The Journey.” In this mode, you play as Alex Hunter, a young footballer starting his career in the Premier League, and your task – apart from playing the matches – is to participate in many side activities. Mechanics-wise, the creators focused on polishing such aspects of the gameplay as offensive techniques, set pieces, physical clashes, and the opponents' AI. An important novelty is also the fact that FIFA 17 is the first game in the franchise to utilize the esteemed Frostbite engine, known from e.g. the Battlefield series.
FIFA 16
Sports
September 22, 2015
Another installment in one of the longest and most popular football video game series, whose consecutive parts has been developed by EA Sports Studios ceaselessly for over 20 years. As always, the game lets you pick your favorite national team or club from one of the world’s most renowned leagues. Exciting challenges await you across many game modes in both single and multiplayer. Aside from recurring classic solutions and refined audiovisuals, one of the most interesting additions in FIFA 16 are women’s football teams. Their number may not be very impressive, as there are only 12 women's national teams, and women cannot compete with men. However, just as their male counterparts, female players are faithfully recreated, both in terms of appearance and their characteristic play styles.
FIFA 16 Ultimate Team
Sports
September 22, 2015
Another installment in the highly-popular football game series developed by EA Romania with mobile devices in mind. The production focuses on the Ultimate Team mode, enabling us to build our dream team, whose players we chose from over 10 thousand licensed footballers from over 500 football clubs of 30 leagues from all around the world. Players’ tasks include devising tactics, formations, and initial team composition as well as taking active part in matches or simply watching them. FIFA 16 Ultimate Team features a new match engine which enabled the developers to implement control over the events in a match with both gestures and virtual buttons. Moreover, the artificial intelligence was enhanced, the quality of graphics and animation was improved, and the characteristic celebrating after a footballer scores a goal was implemented. Contrary to its predecessor, the player can trade footballers and collectible cards.
FIFA 15
Sports
September 23, 2014
Another edition of a popular soccer game series, whose consecutive installments have been appearing yearly for over two decades, developed a Canadian giant and its subsidiary EA Sports. Traditionally, the game offers a full spectrum of single and multiplayer modes, including Be a Pro and the Tournaments returning after an absence in previous iterations. The new edition is more dynamic than its predecessor and brings about a wide array of changes, such as improved AI, new tactical options, and more freedom in the set pieces. Since FIFA 15 is the first game in the series released on the eight generation consoles and powered by the advanced Ignite engine, the most visible changes are related to the graphics. The ones standing out are remodeled players, accurately imitating profiles and faces of their real-life counterparts. Players react properly to the situation on the pitch, argue with the referee, or scuffle with opponents.
FIFA 15 Ultimate Team
Sports
September 19, 2014
A simplified version of EA's popular football game for mobile devices, focusing on the Ultimate Team mode, which is well known from the full-length versions of the Ultimate Team series. The aim of the game is to lead to success a self-created team of stars by playing matches, establishing tactics and carrying out transfers. As the game progresses, we gain new sets of special collector cards, symbolizing better and better players, as well as staff, trainings, new outfits and stadiums.
2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil
Sports
April 15, 2014
Sports simulation of football games, released on the occasion of the World Cup in Brazil. 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil is a spin-off of the FIFA series and is based on solutions borrowed from FIFA 14. Players have the opportunity to manage 203 national teams that compete for the most valuable football trophy - the World Cup. The official FIFA license allowed EA Canada developers to use authentic player names and carefully recreate the look of the 12 stadiums that host the Brazilian World Cup matches.
FIFA Online
Sports
November 5, 2013
A football simulator, in which we take control of a selected team of professional players and try to take them to the top of their sporting career, leaving in the defeated field not artificial intelligence, but living opponents.
FIFA Online 3
Sports
October 25, 2013
A free, online version of the popular football cycle from Electronic Arts. Contrary to the main installments of the series, the production relies on slightly simpler solutions. The Korean branch of the company is responsible for its creation.
FIFA 14
Sports
September 24, 2013
A soccer simulation game, and the 21st installment in the FIFA series. The game was created by EA Canada development studio. As always, you can control players from your favorite teams in matches against living opponents or computer AI. FIFA 14's data base contains 15 thousand footballers from several dozen leagues from all over the world. As compared with the previous FIFA games, FIFA 14 brings about some crucial changes to gameplay mechanics, including improved ball physics. Furthermore, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions employ a new game engine, called Ignite (used also in Madden NFL 25), that ensures high quality graphics.
FIFA 13
Sports
September 25, 2012
Produced by EA Canada, the game is the next instalment of the FIFA series. In keeping with the series' tradition, players have the opportunity to manage their favourite football teams from dozens of major leagues around the world, as well as national teams. The official license from FIFA (the Fédération Internationale de Football Association) allows players to use authentic player names, club colours and tournament names. The gameplay in FIFA 13 is based on proven solutions.
FIFA 12
Sports
September 27, 2011
The next installment of one of the most famous and valued football simulation series. The game was created on the basis of an official FIFA license, thanks to which we can watch the players known from the league struggles on virtual fields.
- UEFA Euro 2012 April 24, 2012
FIFA 11
Sports
September 28, 2010
Another installment in the soccer game series by EA Sports. Compared to its predecessor, FIFA 11 features many improvements. One of the biggest novelties is the Personality Plus system, which reflects the player's distinct characteristics in the pitch, making the difference between soccer stars and other players more apparent. The goalkeepers' behavior was also improved, as they estimate the ball's trajectory more realistically now and can be fooled by ricocheting during free kicks. Other improvements include upgraded animations of the players, i.e. during the goal celebration. FIFA 11 allows you to lead your team to victory in a single match or in a campaign-like manager mode. The game also features the Be A Pro mode, in which you take on the role of a given player and develop his skills. You can also compete against others in the online mode.
2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa
Sports
April 27, 2010
A special edition of the popular football series dedicated to the 19th World Cup in South Africa. The creators reproduced faithfully all the stadiums and teams participating in this prestigious competition, thanks to which we can lead 199 national teams to victory. There was also an option to play the championship in the network.
FIFA 10
Sports
October 2, 2009
FIFA 10 is another part of the famous football simulator, produced by EA Sports. Again, we have the opportunity to play the famous players on the pitch of the world's most famous stadiums. Compared to the previous part, player behaviour, artificial intelligence, and new tactical development possibilities have been added. In addition, multiplayer mode has been improved and enriched with additional protection in online gameplay.
FIFA 09
Sports
October 3, 2008
FIFA 09 is the next installment of a series of football simulations, placed next to Pro Evolution Soccer at the forefront of sports games. There is a Canadian EA Sports studio behind the creation of the product, and the title is present on as many as seven platforms.
FIFA 08
Sports
September 28, 2007
FIFA 08 is the next installment of the most popular, besides Pro Evolution Soccer, series of football games. The game was created by EA Sports, a Canadian studio, and is the fifteenth part of a series that has been released continuously since the mid-1990s.
FIFA 07
Sports
September 29, 2006
FIFA 07 is another incarnation of one of the most popular and outstanding football simulator series. This year's edition is characterized by increased realism of the game, especially in terms of exercising control over the players.
2006 FIFA World Cup
Sports
April 24, 2006
2006 FIFA World Cup belongs to the best-selling series of EA Sports football simulations. According to the title, the developers focused on the 2006 World Championships held in Germany.
FIFA 06: Road to World Cup
Sports
November 16, 2005
FIFA 06: Road to World Cup is a special version of another game that belongs to one of the most popular series of virtual football simulations. As the name suggests, the main theme of the product in question is the qualifiers for the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
FIFA 06
Sports
September 30, 2005
Fifa 06 is another episode of a tape series presenting the struggle of virtual players, prepared every year by the Canadian branch of Electronic Arts, hiding under the name EA Sports.
FIFA World Cup 2002
Sports
April 24, 2002
Special edition of one of the best football games prepared by EA Sports for the 2002 World Cup in Japan and Korea. The main changes that have been introduced in relation to the basic version are the inclusion of real places (stadiums) where matches will be played, the improvement in control and the introduction of public reaction to the successes achieved by our team.
FIFA 2002
Sports
October 15, 2001
The next adaptation of the 2002 edition of the popular football simulation allows you to play in the most important leagues in the world and participate in the World Cup 2002 qualifiers. More than 75 licensed national teams and 16 leagues are available, including the English Premier League, the German Bundesliga, the Spanish Premier Division, the French LNF and the American Major League Soccer (MLS).
FIFA 2001
Sports
November 1, 2000
The next installment of the popular series of football games. Players can lead hundreds of teams in one of several game modes. The production brings a number of improvements in mechanics and visuals.
FIFA 2000
Sports
October 9, 1999
The next installment of the famous series of football games produced by EA Sports. The title actively uses the official license of the International Football Federation, FIFA, to play with thousands of players and hundreds of real clubs.
FIFA 99
Sports
November 10, 1998
The fourth installment of the football series by Electronic Arts. The title brings a number of changes in graphic design and match engine. More than 250 clubs from the most important games in Europe and the world are at the disposal of players.
World Cup 98
Sports
May 24, 1998
World Cup 98 is a football simulator prepared by EA Sports for the World Cup in France. Players have the opportunity to lead one of the 40 national teams (32 participating in the tournament and 8 that dropped out of the promotion bargain) to win the World Cup. The game is part of the FIFA series and uses many proven solutions in the game mechanics.
FIFA 98: Road to World Cup
Sports
June 17, 1997
FIFA 98: Road to World Cup is a sports game created for football fans, which is another installment of the popular football cycle. Developers from EA Sports have prepared several fun variants, allowing players to participate in league, cup and international competitions. The game's visual setting contains references to the 1998 World Championships held in France.
FIFA 97
Sports
June 13, 1996
FIFA 97 is the next installment of the series of sports games, created by EA Sports and referring to the football theme. For the first time in the history of the series, the bitmap figures of the players have been replaced by fully three-dimensional models.
FIFA Soccer 96
Sports
November 8, 1995
FIFA Soccer 96 is the third installment of the highly acclaimed football cycle. The game was created by Extedend Play's development team and, unlike its predecessor, has a 3D graphics engine "Virtual Stadium". The title offers fun only in single player mode, but the creators of the game have foreseen several variants of struggle on virtual fields - from a quick match, through league games, and in tournaments involving national teams.
FIFA International Soccer
Sports
March 30, 1994
A revolutionary sports game Electronic Arts, which has set new standards in the genre of computer football and made the company a leader in this field for many years to come.
FIFA World
Sports
cancelled
A free-to-play (with optional microtransactions) soccer game released as a spin-off to the FIFA series. This title was produced by EA Canada, an Electronic Arts subsidiary. It expands on the ideas from the popular FIFA Ultimate Team game mode. FIFA World lets players build their own soccer team based on football players cards won in tournaments or bought in the in-game store. Gameplay mechanics are similar to the major installments of the FIFA franchise with realistic soccer matches on virtual stadiums at the core. Players’ teams are grouped into leagues depending on their potential and scores. You can also compete against AI-controlled teams.
FIFA Soccer: Prime Stars
Sports
cancelled
A soccer management game with RPG elements developed for mobile devices, and a spin-off of the popular FIFA series by Electronic Arts. FIFA Soccer: Prime Stars is a typical management game, whose mechanics have been greatly simplified, and the gameplay consists mostly of gathering and developing your team members. After recruiting the soccer players, you have to lead them through training sessions, which helps them develop their abilities and level up. The next step is planning out the strategies for the matches, which you can see thanks to a realistic 3D engine. Despite the low-budget feel and a typical free-to-play model, the game boasts official licenses by five leading European leagues, which means it includes real teams and team members of the 2015-2016 season.
FIFA Series News
Loss of FIFA Brand Didn't Hurt Electronic Arts
The latest financial report released by Electronic Arts shows that the company is doing very well. One source of high revenue is EA Sports FC 24, even though the game does not have „FIFA” in its title.
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Zuzanna Domeradzka
November 2, 2023
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Abandoning FIFA Worked Out Well for EA Sports FC 24 [Update]
The latest installment of the iconic footbal series from EA Sports is recording better results than previous games under the FIFA banner.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
October 10, 2023
EA Keeps on Supporting Women's Soccer; FIFA 23 With New Modes
The FIFA Women's World Cup will not go unnoticed in FIFA 23. On the occasion of the upcoming championship, EA Sports is preparing an update that will introduce new game modes.
video games
Christian Pieniazek
June 20, 2023
Xbox Game Pass for Rest of May - 8 New Games, Including Sequel to Successful Strategy Game
We've learned the list of games coming to the PC/Xbox Game Pass in the second half of May 2023. It includes FIFA 23, as well as the soon to debut Railway Empire 2 and Planet of Lana.
video games
Hubert Sledziewski
May 16, 2023
FIFA 23 Slayed FIFA 22; Here's What EA Sports FC Will Offer
Electronic Arts bragged about the excellent performance of FIFA 23, and we also learned a little new about EA Sports FC.
video games
Adrian Werner
May 10, 2023
Plague of Cheaters in FUT 23; Enraged Players Blame PC Version
FUT 23 is once again facing a flood of cheaters. Fans of the popular FIFA mode are demanding a firm response from EA, and in the meantime they are disabling the cross-platform mode in a bid to avoid cheaters from PC.
video games
Marcin Przała
February 15, 2023
500M Pounds for Premier League Deal; EA Doesn't Spare on License Money
EA Sports is saying goodbye to FIFA, but not to the Premier League. The company is reportedly close to finalizing a deal with the FA Premier League worth nearly 500 million pounds.
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Hubert Sledziewski
February 13, 2023
FIFA 23 'Punished' Cristiano Ronaldo for Moving to Al-Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo has recorded a significant 'drop in form' in FIFA 23, with the Portuguese striker's rating dropping to its lowest level in 12 years.
video games
Michal Ciezadlik
January 5, 2023
FIFA 23 Prophecy Comes True; EA Guessed Winner of 2022 World Cup
EA Sports has „done it again” - it accurately predicted the winner of the World Cup in Qatar. This is the fourth such situation in a row. FIFA 23 was used for the simulation.
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Hubert Sledziewski
December 19, 2022
FIFA 23 Annoys Fans, but Breaks Records for EA Sports
FIFA 23 breaks popularity records among gamers, but fans still don't have much good to say about the latest FIFA.
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Jacob Blazewicz
October 13, 2022