FIFA 23 has been an anticipated release from EA as it marks the end of an era. EA's license for the FIFA brand will expire, and the software developer has stated that it will be creating its own football brand.
Fans have hoped that the launch would go smoothly for FIFA 23, but it has been the opposite.
The release of the game was met with issues as many players were unable to access FIFA 23 due to the game's anti-cheat system. Some users paid extra to play the game 72 hours before everyone else but were not able to take advantage of early access.
Another source of frustration for the game is related to microtransactions. Gamers expressed their frustration about the "pay-to-win" mechanics of the game. Players who are not willing or unable to spend on loot boxes feel disadvantaged in certain game modes.