"Giving players the choice to spend if they want to is fair."
EA has defended FIFA 23‘s FUT loot boxes, following a UK government finding that those who buy loot boxes are “more likely to experience gambling, mental health, financial and problem gaming-related harms”.
Despite the UK governments findings, it stopped short of changing its existing Gambling Act to include loot boxes, saying it would “have significant implementation challenges and risks of unintended consequences.”
Speaking to Eurogamer, EA defended FUT loot boxes, and in connection, the likes of HUT loot boxes within the NHL franchise.
“We wholeheartedly believe that Ultimate Team and FUT Packs, which have been part of the game for more than a decade, are a part of FIFA that players love – fans love that the game reflects the real-world excitement and strategy of building and managing a squad. Giving players the choice to spend if they want to is fair,” EA told the site.
“It’s worth saying that spending is entirely optional in our game, and we do not encourage spending over earning rewards through game play. FUT Packs work in just the same way whether they are paid for or earned, and most players don’t spend in game at all. For example, nine out of 10 FUT Packs opened in FIFA 22 were earned.”
Players can expect FIFA 23 on Windows PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PS4, PS5 and Stadia from 30 September. An Ultimate Edition provides three-day early access from 27 September.
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FIFA 2330 September 2022PC PS4 PS5 Switch Xbox One Xbox Series S & X
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