Despite constant pressure from regulators, pay-to-win microtransactions are not present for FIFA 23. Loot box appear FUT 23 Coins in form of player-filled card packs inside FIFA's popular Ultimate Team mode. It is possible to purchase FIFA Points in bundles, starting around PS0.79 at 100 FIFA Points and rising to a staggering PS79.99 for 12,000 FIFA Points. For a Premium Gold Pack, it is priced at 150 FIFA Points and comes with 12 gold-rated gamers or consumables, which can be used within the game or sold through exchange markets.

For the company's policy, EA told Eurogamer that FUT's lockerboxes "are an aspect in FIFA that players are awed by," and that "giving players the opportunity to purchase when they wish to would be decent." It has no plans to shift its approach with regard to "surprise mechanics" unless laws are passed that require it to.

It's not going to make the situation any better It's worth noting that because of some of those laws you can put limits on your weekly FIFA Points and packs being opened in Ultimate Team, and see the likelihood of getting the highest-rated player prior to opening a pack. FIFA 23 is also offering limited-time Preview Packs that it is possible to see what's inside a package before buying it. However, at present, this only applies to one card that renews itself each day.

FIFA 23 is a bombastic final game of the series (under its current name at the very least) with a welcome focus on theatrical flair. FUT Moments Action replays, video game revisions that have a viral appeal like Power Shots make it a more thoughtful, memorable game of football simulation with deliberate defense and lots of drama and goals.

However, EA's Spartan approach to the modes that do not generate money means FIFA 23 is an all-too-familiar similar to previous editions and Ultimate Team's blatant focus on buy FIFA 23 Coins microtransactions keeps taking some of the fun of the game.FIFA 23 is out worldwide and EA Sports are continuing to make content available for the new game, such as the new version of Marquee Matchups on October 6th, 2022.