eFootball will be a part of FIFAe World Cup, thanks to the new partnership between Konami and FIFA. Indian gamers will also get to take part in this global tournament.
Konami’s eFootball is now officially part of the FIFAe World Cup, thanks to a new partnership between Konami and FIFA. This means that for the first time, players will compete in the FIFAe World Cup using eFootball, marking a big change from previous years when EA Sports’ FIFA games were the main platform.
Konami Partners with FIFA: eFootball at FIFAe World Cup
The partnership between Konami and FIFA comes after the end of a 30-year-long collaboration between FIFA and EA Sports. Since they split up, FIFA had been looking for new gaming partners, and now they’ve teamed up with their old rivals at Konami. This move surprised a lot of people since Konami’s eFootball (previously known as Pro Evolution Soccer) and EA’s FIFA series were competitors for many years.
Both Konami and FIFA seem excited about this new collaboration. Konami’s Koji Kobayashi talked about how this partnership is a great way to promote eFootball in a new way, while FIFA’s Romy Gai said they’re focused on creating a platform that lets players showcase their football skills to the world.
This partnership is also being seen as a possible first step towards a bigger relationship between Konami and FIFA. With FIFA looking for a new gaming partner after its breakup with EA Sports, some people think that Konami might eventually take over as the main studio for future FIFA games. FIFA president Gianni Infantino hinted at big plans for a new game, and Konami’s experience in football games could make them the perfect choice.
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— eFootball (@play_eFootball) October 10, 2024
India will be part of FIFAe World Cup
India is among the 18 countries that get to take part in this global tournament. This is pretty huge for Indian gamers, especially since eFootball is a free-to-play game, which makes it easier for players of all backgrounds to join in. The qualifiers have already started, and they’re happening on both console and mobile, but PC players are out of luck this time.
This development is a big deal because it gives them a chance to shine on the international stage. People like Akshat Rathee from NODWIN Gaming believe that this opportunity will be a game-changer for the Indian esports scene, especially since it’s happening on a platform that’s free and easy to access.
So, with this partnership, we’re looking at a whole new chapter for football games and esports. The FIFAe World Cup is set to be an exciting event with top players from around the globe battling it out on eFootball, and who knows, this could be just the beginning of a long and successful partnership between FIFA and Konami.