FIFA Video Game Returns in Netflix Exclusive: 4-Year Hiatus Ends

Fans of the popular Fifa video game series will be excited to hear that it is set to make a comeback in 2026 after a four-year hiatus. The game will not be produced by its former publisher EA, but by Netflix, marking an interesting change in direction for the franchise.

The new Fifa game will be developed and published by Delphi Interactive, a studio that has not released a video game before. It is set to be released in time for the 2026 World Cup and will be available to play online for Netflix subscribers on iOS and Android devices, as well as select TVs using their phone as the controller.

EA Sports, the previous publisher of Fifa, decided to stop using the name due to various issues, including licensing costs. Instead, they rebranded their game as EA Sports FC. Despite this change, the game continued to be popular among fans, with EA FC 24 being the best-selling game in the UK in 2023.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino expressed his excitement about the partnership with Netflix Games, calling it a “new era of digital football.” He also mentioned that the game will be free for Netflix members, making it accessible to a wide audience.

California-based Delphi Interactive, the studio behind the new Fifa game, is also working on a new James Bond title, showing their dedication to creating engaging and global gaming experiences. While some fans have expressed mixed reactions to the news, it will be interesting to see how the new game unfolds and whether it captures the essence of the beloved franchise.