The inaugural installment in the EA Sports FC[2] series following the conclusion of EA's partnership with FIFA, and the 31st overall installment,[1][3] and is set to launch worldwide on 29 September 2023 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.[4] Although intentionally undefined, EA's marketing implies that 'FC' stands for 'Football Club' - "Created for fans by fans, EA SPORTS FC is a new Football Club for the future of football we want to build together."