FIFA 23 starts this month. Here you can find everything about the FIFA 23 release, the content, trailers, and information about the game.
When does FIFA 23 come out?
The FIFA 23 release date: The official release date of FIFA 23 is September 30, 2022.
An exception is the Ultimate Edition: It gives early access starting from September 27, 2022. When the bonuses of the Ultimate Edition arrive, you can find out here.
Early Access with EA Play: The early access to FIFA 23 with EA Play has started. Here you can also find tips on how to make the most of the 10 hours.
However, there was already a glitch a month before the official FIFA 23 release, which allowed some players to play on Xbox already.
All information about FIFA 23 will be shown here.
FIFA 23: Web App and Companion App
When will the Web App be released? The Web App is expected to launch on September 21, 2022. This was stated by community manager “EA_rephii” in the FIFA forum at EA Sports.
When will the Companion App be released? The Companion App launches a day later, on September 22, 2022.
Who gets access, what’s included in the apps? All information about the Web App release can be found here.
FIFA 23 Crossplay
This is known about Crossplay: Along with the trailer, several pieces of information about the game’s content have been released. Particularly important: Crossplay will officially be part of FIFA 23 in the 1-vs-1 modes. You can play against your friends across multiple platforms.
There are two groups involved: The “NextGen” variants can play together, meaning PS5, Xbox Series X | S, PC, and Stadia.
Additionally, PS4 and Xbox One can play against each other. This is due to the fact that the versions differ too much across generations, especially with HyperMotion.
A detailed overview of the new content can be found here:
FIFA 23: Trailer shows gameplay
This is the trailer: On July 20, the first trailer for FIFA 23 was released. Various gameplay scenes can be seen, along with individual gameplay snippets.
Additionally, there was some more information:
- FIFA 23 brings special content to the Men’s and Women’s World Cups
- Women’s club teams are coming to the game
- HyperMotion has been updated and is now called “HyperMotion 2”, with even more animations
- In Ultimate Team, there will be so-called “World Cup Heroes”.
FIFA 23 pre-order: What does the game cost?
How much does FIFA 23 cost? The cost of FIFA 23 depends on the edition and the platform you want to buy. All official prices can be found here:
The FIFA 23 Standard Edition costs:
- 79.99 Euro in the PS Store for PS5
- 69.99 Euro in the PS Store for PS4
- 79.99 Euro in the Microsoft Store for Xbox Series X | S
- 69.99 Euro in the Microsoft Store for Xbox One
- 69.99 Euro for Stadia
- 69.99 Euro for PC on Steam
- 69.99 Euro for PC in the Epic Games Store
The FIFA 23 Ultimate Edition costs:
- 99.99 Euro in the PS Store for PS4 and PS5. Both versions are included.
- 99.99 Euro in the Microsoft Store for Xbox One & Xbox Series X | S. Both versions are included.
- 89.99 Euro for Stadia
- 89.99 Euro for PC on Steam
- 89.99 Euro for PC in the Epic Games Store
You can find a comparison of the Ultimate Edition and the Standard Edition here:
FIFA 23 Ratings
Are FIFA 23 ratings already known? There are now official ratings – at least the first values are now confirmed.
Due to the Xbox leak from August, several ratings for FIFA 23 were already known. Among other things, users showed how strong the best players in the game will be. Cristiano Ronaldo is still among them – but the Manchester forward is getting a significant downgrade.
New Icons in FIFA 23
Which icons are in FIFA 23? With the ratings, new icons have also been released. Among them are three entirely new legends:
- Gerd Müller
- Xabi Alonso
- Jairzinho
Jairzinho looks like a top player, while many players are upset about the values for Xabi Alonso.
Additionally, 8 old icons have been removed for FIFA 23.
FIFA 23: Talents for Career Mode
What are FIFA 23 talents? The FIFA 23 talents are exciting players who will bring great potential to Career Mode. However, there is currently no up-to-date overview of the officially best talents in the game.
Until the best talents are known, we have taken a look at the 6 most exciting Bundesliga talents for FIFA 23.
FIFA 23: Leagues and Clubs
These leagues and clubs are included: FIFA 23 is expected to feature over 30 leagues, which include more than 19,000 players, over 700 teams, and numerous other licenses.
Among other things, 3 new leagues will be available in FIFA 23:
- The Barclays Women’s Super League (England)
- D1 Arkema (France)
- Serie BKT
All official leagues and clubs in FIFA 23 are listed here.
FIFA 23: All official stadiums
Which stadiums are new? In total, there will be 5 completely new stadiums in FIFA 23.
- Europa-Park Stadion (SC Freiburg)
- Academy Stadium (ManCity)
- Philips Stadion (PSV Eindhoven)
- El Sadar (Osasuna)
- Bank of California Stadium (LA FC)
Moreover, the Allianz Stadion (Juventus Turin) and La Bonbonera (Boca Juniors) are returning to the game.
You can find all stadiums in FIFA 23 here.
FIFA 23: Hero Cards are back
These are heroes in FIFA 23: The hero cards were already in FIFA 22, and now the series is being expanded. This time, players like Rudi Völler are involved, who will come with strong stats and chemistry bonuses.
Their ratings are also known:
FIFA 23: Who is on the cover?
This year’s cover stars are Sam Kerr from Chelsea FC and Kylian Mbappé from Paris Saint-Germain. Depending on which version you have, the cover will differ. You can see the options here:
What else does FIFA 23 bring at launch? Official information
This is already known: In the announcement of “EA Sports FC”, EA Sports stated that they want to release the “most extensive FIFA” ever.
Cam Weber, EVP of EA Sports, wrote in a statement (via ea.com), that FIFA 23 is meant to be the best FIFA ever. Furthermore, he explained that FIFA 23 will include more content compared to other FIFA titles, such as:
- More features
- More game modes
- World Cup content
- More clubs
- More leagues
- More competitions
- More players
Additionally, from the “EA Sports FC” announcement, it can be inferred that the following content will also be included in FIFA 23 – as it will also be present the following year:
- Ultimate Team
- Career Mode
- Pro Clubs
- VOLTA
- More than 19,000 players
- More than 700 teams
- Over 100 stadiums
- 30 leagues
So far, there is no further official information, trailers, or similar for FIFA 23. As soon as more is known, the article will be updated.
Ultimate Team – Changes in FIFA 23
The Ultimate Team mode is getting some adjustments, such as with chemistry, but also with small changes like position swaps.
Instead of the previously known position swap cards, there will only be one available that offers different possibilities depending on the player. This will allow players to switch to individual secondary positions – making FUT a bit more realistic.
Furthermore, there will be a new mode called “FUT Moments” that presents you with small challenges, through which you can earn quick rewards.
Learn more about the new features in Ultimate Team here.
Shouldn’t it be called something else? No: It has been known for a while that FIFA 23 will be released – and this name will remain. The separation of EA Sports and FIFA will only occur in 2023.
There will be no “FIFA 24” from EA Sports anymore, but instead the new “EA Sports FC”. The world federation “FIFA” intends to create its own games with other developers.
All details about the separation of EA Sports and FIFA can be found here.
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