EA Sports FC emerged as a direct result of an unsuccessful licensing negotiation between Electronic Arts and FIFA, causing dedicated players of the franchise to express concern about potential further license losses in EA FC 24. These concerns have largely proven unnecessary, though supporters of Liga MX received disappointing information.
Liga MX, Mexico’s top-flight football division, has historically been an integral component of the FIFA franchise for numerous years. Given Mexico’s intense football culture, similar to other Latin nations, their domestic competition appeared to be a valuable property for EA Sports to retain. However, for undisclosed reasons, this retention didn’t materialize.
Can you play Liga MX in EA FC 24?
No, Liga MX is unavailable in EA FC 24 with no alternative options for play. The Mexican league’s absence continues for a second consecutive year, representing one of the few casualties resulting from the recent licensing complications surrounding the FIFA gaming franchise.
Why is Liga MX not in EA FC 24?
EA failed to maintain licensing rights with Liga MX, losing access to the league before EA FC 24‘s launch. Liga MX chose to enter an exclusive agreement with Konami instead. This arrangement was officially revealed on April 2, 2022, stating that from Summer 2022, Liga MX licensing would be exclusive to Konami’s eFootball series.
This development significantly impacted Mexican FIFA enthusiasts, who likely didn’t anticipate such changes. Liga MX had maintained its presence in the FIFA series for almost twenty years, and continued collaboration between the league and publisher extending into EA FC 24 seemed assured. However, the emergence of another market competitor transformed this presumed certainty into an impossibility.
When does Liga MX’s deal with Konami expire?
The formal announcement of the Liga MX-Konami partnership doesn’t reveal the agreement’s duration. The timeline for the Mexican league’s potential return to the licensing market and possible reappearance in the EA Sports FC series remains uncertain. The period could span anywhere from one year to ten years. Currently, the only confirmed fact is that authentic Liga MX gameplay is exclusively available in eFootball.