It's time for all football fans to get excited about FIFA 23, which will be the final game out of the EA Sports and FIFA partnership.
But which edition of the game should you buy for your console, platform or device?
The Sporting News explains everything you need to know about the different versions of FIFA 23 in time for the worldwide release on Friday, September 30, 2022.
FIFA 23 price: How much will the Standard, Ultimate and Legacy editions cost?
The prices for the game based on the console and edition are listed below with costs listed for USA, Australia and UK.
EA Play subscribers were offered 10 percent off these prices for pre-order.
| Console | Edition | US$ | AU$ | UK£ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS5 & Xbox X/S | Standard | $69.99 | $109.95 | £69.99 |
| PS5 & Xbox X/S | Ultimate | $99.99 | $149.95 | £89.99 |
| PS4 & Xbox One | Standard | $59.99 | $99.95 | £59.99 |
| PS4 & Xbox One | Ultimate | $99.99 | $149.95 | £89.99 |
| PC | Standard | $59.99 | $99.95 | £59.99 |
| PC | Ultimate | $99.99 | $119.95 | £79.99 |
| Google Stadia | Ultimate | $89.99 | $89.99 | £79.99 |
| Nintendo Switch | Legacy | $39.99 | $59.95 | £34.99 |
FIFA 23 Standard Edition vs. Ultimate Edition
As with previous versions, FIFA 23 will boast three different editions that fans can purchase: the Standard Edition, the Ultimate Edition, and the Legacy Edition.
The Standard Edition will cost $59.99 (£59.99), consistent with most major video game releases.
The Ultimate Edition will cost $99.99 (£89.99), but allowed the user to access the game three days earlier on the pre-release date. It also comes with the following:
| Benefits | Standard | Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Team of the Week 1 Player item (untradeable) | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Kylian Mbappe loan item | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| FUT Ambassador Loan Player Pick | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Career Mode Homegrown Talent | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| FUT 'Ones to Watch' Item | — | ✔️ |
| 4,600 FIFA Points | — | ✔️ |
| FIFA World Cup FUT Hero (on pre-orders) | — | ✔️ |
| Three Days Early Access (on pre-orders) | — | ✔️ |
The Legacy Edition will cost $39.99 (£34.99) and is a call-back to previous versions, featuring updated rosters, but "without any new development or significant enhancements," EA Sports confirmed. This is mainly for the Nintendo Switch, which only comes in Legacy Edition. It will not come with the new HyperMotion 2 technological enhancements or any of the new gameplay modes. Essentially, this is FIFA 22 with a few minor upgrades.
What is EA Sports FC?
The latest installment of FIFA 23 will be the last under the partnership between EA Sports and world governing body FIFA.
After this release, all future games will cease using the FIFA name or branding, and the World Cup will also cease being a part of the game as an official FIFA event. Instead, the franchise will be rebranded as EA Sports FC.
MORE: A comprehensive breakdown on EA Sports FC and the future of the FIFA video game
After months of negotiations regarding an extension of their current partnership, the two sides were unable to come to an agreement on future terms. While the current contract expires after the 2022 World Cup in December, EA Sports and FIFA agreed to extend the current deal through the FIFA Women's World Cup in July and August 2023.
Following the expiration of the deal, the game will become EA Sports FC. While the name will be different and the aesthetics of the game could change, there is little about the game's structure or gameplay that will fundamentally change after the separation.
"EA SPORTS FC will allow us to realize this future and much more…but not before we deliver our most expansive game ever with our current naming rights partner, FIFA, for one more year," said EA Sports in the company's official statement. "We are committed to ensuring the next FIFA is our best ever, with more features, game modes, World Cup content, clubs, leagues, competitions, and players than any FIFA title before."