Initially found by Twitter user MauroNL, Electronic Arts has delisted its FIFA back catalogue from all digital storefronts on console and PC. The titles up to FIFA 23 from last year are missing from digital hubs like PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, etc. So far, there have been no official updates from the publisher about the incident. Players who have bought the game already will retain access to the games.
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EA Sports FIFA Games Delisted From All Digital Platforms
The incident marks an uproar in the community as FIFA fans take to social media to express their frustration over the incident. The EA website hosting FIFA 23 is still not showing any updates and as a result, prompting the users to dead links or store pages with unavailable products. According to an update on the Steam page, the FIFA title was taken down from the site due to a request from the publisher. While this oesn't affect players who already own the game, this came as a shock to fans as this means they will no longer be able to go back and still be able to purchase games from the series' past.
The update read:
“At the request of the publisher, EA SPORTS FIFA 23 is unlisted on the Steam store and will not appear in search.”
This incident is prior to the early access release of EA Sports FC. The latter has been available as early access for play since September 22 (exclusively for people who have the Ultimate edition of the game). In May, EA provided a shocking update to FIFA fans as they went on to announce that they will be ending a 30-year partnership with the FIFA title as they plan to release a new football title in the market. With EA delisting the FIFA series from digital hubs, it is likely the end of an era for football game fans.