FIFA teams up with Netflix for video game return
World football's governing body FIFA is to return to video games following its split with EA through a new title published in partnership with Netflix and developers Delphi Interactive.
FIFA is making a new video that will be published in partnership with Netflix.
World football's governing body are to release a new title for the first time since it split with EA Sports in 2022 in conjunction with the new studio Delphi Interactive.
Delphi was established two years ago and has yet to release a game, although it does describe itself as "the architects" behind the upcoming James Bond title 007 First Light and "uncompromising about quality".
No screenshots or gameplay have been released as yet but the game is described as "fast to learn, thrilling to master, and built for anyone to jump in".
It is also described as playable - either solo or online - without a controller as "all you need is Netflix and your phone".
Casper Daugaard, the founder and CEO of Delphi Interactive, said: "Football is the biggest thing in the world. As lifelong FIFA fans, we're honoured to help usher in the bold, next generation and reimagine the future of the franchise. Our mission is simple: make the FIFA game the most fun, approachable and global football game ever created."
Delphi boss Andy Kleinman has lauded the project as "a historic exclusive partnership to launch the next generation of the FIFA football simulation titles".
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said: "FIFA is very excited to team up with Netflix Games and Delphi Interactive ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
"This major collaboration is a key milestone in FIFA's commitment to innovation in the football gaming space, which aspires to reach billions of football fans of all ages everywhere in the world and will be redefining the pure notion of simulation games.
"Our reimagined game truly marks the beginning of a new era of digital football. It will be available for free to Netflix members and is a great historic step for FIFA."
However, the streaming giant has said that the game will only be available "on select TVs in certain countries", with subscribers presently only able to play games in the US, Canada, UK, Spain, Mexico, France, Italy, Poland, Netherlands, Sweden, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Finland, Germany, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
