Take-Two Addresses Rumors Surrounding FIFA and 2K Sports

Take-Two Addresses Rumors Surrounding FIFA and 2K Sports

As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I can’t help but feel a twinge of excitement at the prospect of a potential partnership between FIFA and 2K Sports. The idea of another contender in the soccer simulation game market is tantalizing, especially considering the current dominance of EA Sports’ FIFA series.


As a passionate gaming enthusiast, I’ve been keeping an ear out for any updates on the buzzing speculations about a potential collaboration between FIFA and 2K Sports. And guess what? The big boss at Take-Two Interactive has finally broken his silence on this topic!

In a conference call for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, Strauss Zelnick fielded questions regarding the possibility of developing a simulation FIFA soccer game within the company.

Speaking about our area of work, Zelnick stated, “Our domain is soccer management.” He went on to share that our game Top Eleven holds the top spot among mobile soccer manager titles, which makes us incredibly proud.

“We’re also very mindful that it’s incredibly difficult to build a great sim experience for console; it takes a long time. And if you do it right, your users are very loyal and very embedded.” “

Later on, Zelnick emphasized that acquiring the FIFA license doesn’t automatically grant the same rights that a typical sports organization would receive.

“He explained that it doesn’t include any pre-established teams, players, or leagues. It’s more complex than dealing with sports leagues like the NFL, NBA, or MLB because in those cases, you only need to negotiate with the league and a union of players.”

If you’re planning to compete in a direct simulation environment for soccer, it’s important to note that you won’t be limited to using products from a single brand.

Zelnick brought up the company’s happiness with its current sports lineup, which he called a “great portfolio.” From the NBA to PGA to WWE and more, he praised where things stand. That said, he didn’t shut down the idea that a deal could be coming.

“I’m sure we will make more announcements in due course,” he said.

According to various reliable reports traced back to February, Take-Two Interactive Software and FIFA have reportedly held several conversations and negotiations about the possibility of collaborating on a FIFA 2K game. The specifics of any ongoing negotiations or agreement remain confidential at this time.

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2024-08-09 00:47