What is FIFA 2K? Everything we know about the rumored EA FC competitor

Speculation about a potential FIFA-themed football video game from 2K Sports has been increasing in the past few weeks, with some sources even hinting at a possible upcoming announcement. Keeping this in consideration, here is all the information we have about the speculated FIFA 2K game.

Rumors have been circulating that 2K Sports, the creators of popular sports games like NBA 2K24 and WWE 2K24, are in the process of developing a football simulation game based on the FIFA license. There has been much speculation surrounding the possibility of a FIFA 2K game in recent weeks. If these rumors are true, the game would likely provide strong competition for EA Sports’ dominant EA FC.

With that in mind, let’s take a look at all the information we currently have about the speculated FIFA 2K game.

When will the first FIFA 2K be released?
FIFA 2K: Everything we know
FIFA 2K licensed teams & leagues

When will the first FIFA 2K be released?

Despite lacking an official confirmation, rumors suggest that FIFA 2K may potentially be released this year. If this does materialize, it will most likely coincide with the release of EA FC 25 in order to directly compete. However, given the current circumstances, this scenario appears highly improbable.

FIFA 2K: What We Know So Far

The first mention of a possible collaboration between FIFA and 2K for an official FIFA-licensed game came from a post by Insider Gaming’s Mike Straw on X. According to Straw, a partnership announcement could be made in the future. In addition, a post from ‘Chuboi’ on X revealed that some former FIFA developers from EA have joined 2K, adding more speculation to the potential partnership.

Numerous reports have emerged since, with some speculating that the game might be launched around the time of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to ‘FUTZone’, a well-known leaker on X, the game’s characteristics, such as an open world in the career mode resembling ‘The City’ from NBA 2K24, have also been revealed. In a recent post, FUTZone has shared more details about the game’s potential features.

Despite all the rumors, Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, has officially announced that a new FIFA game is currently in the works. During a conference, he declared: “We are collaborating with new partners to create a new game that, as with all of our projects, will be of the highest quality. Prepare yourself for the upcoming FIFA e-game.”

FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirms that they are working on a new football videogame”When they play a football simulation game, they play FIFA. It cannot be named something else”😳Finally a real competitor for EA? 👀pic.twitter.com/uBCwPC3xh7

— RaatjeFC (@RaatjeFC) May 31, 2024

Despite the lack of confirmation, the timing of his announcement, during the peak of these rumors, has only strengthened fans’ belief that 2K has acquired the FIFA license. The validity of these rumors, however, remains unconfirmed.

FIFA 2K Licensed Teams & Leagues

Despite the lack of official confirmation, it is speculated that FIFA 2K will include a wide range of teams and leagues. A leaked source, ‘FUTZone’ on X, has stated that the game will have “full licensing”with over 35 leagues and 800 teams. If this information is accurate, it would surpass the numbers of EA FC 24.

EXCLUSIVE 🚨 2K FIFA will be FULLY LICENSED with 35+ FOOTBALL LEAGUES and 800+ TEAMS coming. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/tsz97yL6bL

— FUTZone – EA SPORTS FC News 🔺 (@FUTZONEFIFA) May 31, 2024

This is all the information we have at the moment about the rumored FIFA 2K game. However, since nothing has been officially confirmed, it’s important to approach this information with caution. We will continue to update this page as more details become available.