After more than three decades of offering virtual football, EA’s FIFA franchise is finally coming to an end. EA has officially confirmed that FIFA 23’s online servers will shut down on October 30, 2025, marking the close of an era that began in 1993 with the release of FIFA International Soccer on the Sega Genesis. For many gamers, the FIFA series was more than just a game. From weekend tournaments to Ultimate Team battles, FIFA became a cultural phenomenon that shaped sports gaming for generations.

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The first FIFA game set the foundation for annual releases, combining fast-paced gameplay with authentic player likenesses and official licenses that brought global football home to consoles and PCs. Over the next 30 years, EA released a new FIF

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