Recent reports suggest 2K Sports, a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive, may be developing future FIFA games.
UPDATE: 13/02/24
Kurakasis addressed the flurry of speculations regarding 2K possibly making the future FIFA game. He clarified that he was referring to the upcoming LEGO 2K Goal announcement.
A recent tweet from user Kurakasis suggests that a LEGO 2K Goal announcement might be “right around the corner.” Additionally, Kurakasis stated that the introduction of LEGO 2K Goal is “planned to be around EURO 2024.” It seems that this is a reference to the UEFA EURO 2024 football (soccer) competition.
Kurakasis thinks that if 2K is making a new FIFA game, “around the time of the LEGO 2K Goooal! announcement/release,” 2K could confirm these rumors. However, 2K Sports has not yet provided an official confirmation. But Kurakasis has a history of being a trustworthy leaker of games as they were able to leak the name Sonic X Shadow Generations just before the official reveal. So, the info on LEGO 2K Goal might be true.
ORIGINAL STORY
The landscape of football video games has been under a significant shift as the longstanding partnership between FIFA and Electronic Arts came to an end last year. With EA Sports no longer at the helm, fans were left wondering who would step up and challenge EA Sports. Well, it seems like 2K Sports might take on the lead and develop future FIFA games, according to speculation triggered by a cryptic tweet from an insider.
The tweet, courtesy of @Kurakasis, hinted at 2K Sports benefiting from the separation between FIFA and Electronic Arts, igniting discussions and fueling hopes among fans. Kurakasis, who has a solid reputation for leaking information, posted a teaser tweet which can be seen below.
While concrete evidence is lacking, the tease has prompted curiosity about what 2K could bring to the FIFA series. However, if Kurakasis’s hints are accurate, Take-Two’s decision to acquire the license won’t come as a surprise. Notably, Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive, has previously expressed interest in expanding their sports gaming portfolio, mentioning FIFA in an interview with IGN. Even though he emphasized no immediate plans for discussion, the gaming world is still holding out hope that 2K and FIFA will eventually work together.
Should these rumors materialize, there are still unanswered issues about what a FIFA game made by 2K Sports might include. Compared to EA’s emphasis on Ultimate Team, with a reputation for delivering engaging single-player experiences, 2K Sports could introduce deeper career modes and compelling narratives. However, concerns linger about 2K’s monetization practices, as evidenced by controversies surrounding NBA 2K24 last year.
Well, while EA has moved forward with its own soccer brand EA Sports FC24, and Konami offers eFootball aka the Pro Evolution Soccer, the notion of 2K Sports entering the soccer gaming world with the future FIFA game aligns with expectations. That being said, until there is official confirmation, especially considering the challenges involved in entering a market dominated by EA’s established player base and brand recognition, everything should be taken with a grain of salt/
In the end, though, it will be interesting to see if 2K Sports actually controls the next FIFA game, and if it does what the world of football gaming holds for its fan base.
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