What changed in EA SPORTS™ FIFA 23 in 2022

Permanently boosted Player Items inspired by past, present, and potential future superstars.

Collect Winter Wildcards swap tokens by completing Objectives and trade them in to boost your squad.

Boosted Player Items for top performers in the FIFA World Cup™.

Includes 500 FIFA Points and a Small Rare Gold Players Pack with 6 untradeable Rare Gold Players.

Special boosted Player Items in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team™ celebrating FIFA World Cup™ Phenoms.

Resolved an issue where the CPU AI would not attempt a Flair Pass when locked to one player.

Reduced the accuracy of Driven Lobbed Through Passes aimed away from the passer's facing direction.

Resolved an issue where AI teammates could lunge for a ball that was far away even when Pass Block Assistance was off.

Updated badges, pre and post-match scenes, crowds, stadiums, kits, balls, headwear, facial hair, commentary lines, UI elements, menu text, and ad boards.

Fixed an issue where an incorrect background could display when switching between the main menu and Training Center.

Fixed camera orientation issues during Set Piece Skill Games.

Addressed the issue where placeholder images could appear on the shot comparison graphic during matches.

Resolved instances of various stability issues throughout the game.

Resolved a stability issue that could occur in VOLTA Arcade.

Fixed rare cases where a player could kick the ball with unnecessary power during throw-ins with an additional ball present.

Corrected situations where requesting an Outside Of The Foot Shot resulted in a Flair Shot instead.

Addressed an issue where a touch during a dribble could knock the ball further from the ball carrier than intended.

Fixed an issue where the goalkeeper Attribute did not display correctly on the Player Growth screen in Player Career.

Addressed issues with the assistant referee's starting position at the beginning of a Playable Highlight.

Fixed cases where a defender could incorrectly attempt to shield the ball without being requested.

Fixed cases where appropriately powered Through Passes could incorrectly cause the ball to be hit out of play.

Fixed cases where the goalkeeper could incorrectly pick up the ball with their hands after a teammate cleared it towards them.

Resolved an issue where the Knockout Stage UI incorrectly highlighted both teams' paths with the same color.

Resolved an issue where the ball carrier could unintentionally run over the ball while dribbling.

Corrected situations where the goalkeeper did not react to Ground Passes across the goal.

Addressed an issue where some videos did not play correctly in the main menu.

Fixed cases where the on-screen flag could display incorrectly when selecting a language.

Fixed an issue where some post-match scenes did not play in the Online Tournament final.

Enhanced referee logic when determining foul calls involving contact with the goalkeeper.

Special Player Items celebrating headline-writing players from the FIFA World Cup 2022™.

Trophies did not always display correctly in the Milestones section of the Objectives screen.

Addressed a stability issue that could occur when restarting Featured Quickplay matches.

Special FIFA World Cup ICON Player Items introduced to celebrate legendary players.

Special Player Items for top performers from the FIFA World Cup 2022™ Qualifying Stages.

Fixed an issue where players could incorrectly slow down when attempting to dribble with the ball.

Addressed an issue where some FUT Moments challenges were not tracking correctly.

Reduced accuracy of outside of the foot shots by up to 30%, with a 10% impact for players with the Outside The Foot Shot Trait.

Addressed some instances of button conflicts in menus.

Fixed a visual issue where the Pro Clubs Skill Tree did not display the correct Attribute increases.

Fixed an issue where the level of a max level Virtual Pro could be incorrectly listed as 101.

Updated kits, celebrations, balls, boots, pre-match sequences, commentary lines, head accessories, UI elements, stadiums, broadcast packages, negotiation scenes, and button callouts.

Reduced ball velocity following a Power Shot in VOLTA FOOTBALL.

Fixed an issue where out of position Concept Player Items did not display chemistry information.

Addressed an issue where keepers could have been repositioned too quickly during corners when using Goalkeeper Movement.

Fixed an issue where Center Backs were not appearing in the youth scout report.

Fixed an issue where players could run over the ball when attempting to dribble while shielding at high speed.

Fixed an issue where players could turn with an unintended amount of speed when using the Directional Nutmeg Skill Move.

Fixed an issue where some VOLTA ARCADE instructions did not display correctly.

Increased consistency of the Ball Roll Skill Move in first time situations.

Fixed an issue where Controller and Camera Settings could incorrectly reset to default after extended menu use.

Fixed a visual issue where Player Sharpness did not display correctly in Team Management during matches.

Added a Win-Loss counter that tracks performance for the current Play-Offs and Finals competitions.

Addressed an issue where players were not able to play online.

Addressed instances of FIFA 23 closing quickly after launch due to repaired game files or expired Denuvo license key.

Fixed an issue where Auto Positioning did not return the keeper to the appropriate location after certain actions.

Fixed an issue where players could skip Power Shot animations by quickly requesting a Power Shot during other shooting animations.

Fixed an issue where the FIFA World Cup 2022 Quarter Finals Knockout Stage bracket was incorrectly generated.

Added a shortcut to allow for quick swapping between Pro Clubs and VOLTA FOOTBALL.

Fixed an issue where sometimes two models of the same player could welcome new signings to the club.

Fixed an issue where changes to the difficulty level did not save for VOLTA FOOTBALL Kick Off matches.

Addressed instances of EA anticheat errors 5 and 740 when launching the game with a non-administrator account.

Fixed an issue where walkout animations did not always play as intended when opening packs.

Fixed an issue where a goalkeeper could start a save animation in one direction and switch to another unprompted during penalty kicks.

Addressed instances of various stability issues.

Fixed an issue where the ball could sometimes be knocked away further than intended after making a tackle.

Addressed an issue where the Squad Builder could sometimes place Player Items in unintended positions.

Fixed an issue where an incorrect kit could display when choosing a kit for Brazil.

Improved target selection logic for Semi Assisted Through Passes to reduce underpowered passes and improve targeting.

Fixed an issue where Youth Player Potential could decrease regardless of their performance.

Updated some UI elements in the FUT Store and added labels for Most Popular and Best Value FIFA Point bundles.

Special live Player Items that upgrade as teams progress through the tournament.

Authentic men's FIFA World Cup™ presentation with all 32 qualified nations in various tournament modes.

Play FIFA 23 by January 3 to receive two FIFA World Cup™ History Makers in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team™.

Play the biggest tournament in world football in FIFA 23 from November 9, featuring all 32 qualified nations.

Experience authentic presentation and unique game modes for the FIFA World Cup™.

Single Player and Online Tournament Mode allows players to compete as one of the 32 qualified nations.

Play the tournament as it progresses with authentic fixtures and squads, or rewrite past match outcomes.

New Season of content with special Player Items and Objectives related to the men's FIFA World Cup™.

A Season of content is coming to FIFA 23 Ultimate Team™.

Authentic men's FIFA World Cup™ presentation and all 32 qualified nations available in various modes.

Special content related to the FIFA World Cup™ coming to FIFA 23 Ultimate Team™.

Team continues to work on resolving remaining EA anticheat errors reported by players.

Updates to EA anticheat have significantly reduced errors for players.

Improved a stability issue that could occur when a device with force feedback was plugged into the PC while playing.

Addressed instances of error messages such as 'Failure to update process', 'Can’t start system service', and 'The application has encountered an unrecoverable error'.

Addressing issues some PC players have experienced when launching FIFA 23 due to EA anticheat software.

Provided guidance on how to install or reinstall EA anticheat and fix related error codes.

A confirmation screen will appear to confirm rewards redemption and inform about refund eligibility.

Steam's standard refund policy applies only if the Ultimate Edition content is not redeemed.

Rewards will appear the next time the game is launched after redemption.

Players can now collect Ultimate Edition content by clicking the Redeem button in the library.

Log in and play FIFA 23 Ultimate Team by October 7 to receive a 23-match loan of one of five Historic Cover ICON Player Items.

AFC Richmond's authentic stadium, Nelson Road, is now available, along with customization options for FUT 23 clubs.

Players can now play as Ted Lasso and AFC Richmond in Career Mode, Kick Off, Online Friendlies, and Online Seasons.

EA SPORTS™ FIFA 23 reveals the ratings for players in the Serie A TIM for the new season.

EA SPORTS™ FIFA 23 reveals the ratings for players in the Bundesliga for the new season.

Includes 4,600 FIFA Points, Three Days Early Access, and various Untradeable Player Items.

Celebrate memorable players like Diego Forlán, Peter Crouch, Rudi Völler, and Jay-Jay Okocha.

Local youth prospect with world-class potential added to Career Mode.

Pre-purchase FIFA 23 Ultimate Edition before August 22 to receive a FIFA World Cup™ FUT Hero Player Item.

Offers more squad building flexibility in FIFA Ultimate Team.

Brings connection to the men's FIFA World Cup.

A new way to earn rewards in FIFA Ultimate Team.

Expansion of the squad with new global stars.

Unites players across different platforms on the same generation.

Players can now enhance their pro's development through Skill Games.

The progression system has been re-tuned for better player development.

Four new perks have been introduced for player customization.

Drop In matches have been refreshed for an improved experience.

Introduce new ways to celebrate your success on the pitch.

Pre-match build-up is enhanced with dramatic stadium cinematics.

Nets are fully animated to enhance the realism of the gameplay.

The game includes hyper-realistic pitch wear for a deeper connection with the action.

FIFA 23 on next-gen platforms features augmented reality replay and overlay enhancements.

Set pieces have been refreshed to provide a new experience in gameplay.

FIFA 23 brings ultra-realistic gameplay with more true football animation than ever before on PC.

FIFA 23 introduces new shooting mechanics to enhance gameplay.

Players can now wear the iconic Juventus kit and play as Dušan Vlahović, Leonardo Bonucci, Federico Chiesa, and Ángel Di María.

Cross-play is coming to FIFA 23, allowing players to play together against friends across different platforms.

Enjoy cross-play features that make it easier to play against friends.

A new way to play and build your dream squad in FIFA Ultimate Team™ with FUT Moments and a revamped Chemistry system.

Play as women’s club teams for the first time ever, powered by dedicated HyperMotion2 animation.

Receive a FIFA World Cup™ FUT Hero Player Item in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team™ for pre-purchasing the Ultimate Edition before August 22.

Live out your football dreams in Career Mode by defining your personality as a player and managing famous football teams.

Groundbreaking HyperMotion technology comes to PC for the first time, enhancing realism with over 6000 authentic football animations.

Both the men’s and women’s FIFA World Cup™ will be available during the season at no additional cost via post-launch content updates.

Bring more personality to the pitch with new levels of customization and enhanced street and stadium gameplay.