FIFA has revealed new details about its gaming strategy and confirmed that the new official game of the World Cup is still in the works. The title will be called FIFA World Cup Launch Edition, and the launch is scheduled for this summer.
This is a game related to the 2026 World Cup, which was previously announced as a project available through Netflix. Although gameplay, screenshots, and specific video material have not yet been shown, FIFA states that the game will be a simulation in which players can "tell their story" of the World Cup.
FIFA World Cup Launch Edition is part of a broader initiative called FIFA Digital Football. It encompasses various collaborations and projects, including the games FIFA Rivals and FIFA Heroes, licensing FIFA content in the Football Manager series, and esports activities in games like eFootball and Rocket League.
After parting ways with EA Sports, FIFA is clearly continuing to build its own gaming presence through multiple partnerships, rather than relying on one major annual football series. However, the question remains open as to what FIFA World Cup Launch Edition will actually look like and how ambitious it will be compared to traditional football simulations.
