Despite constant pressure from regulators, microtransactions with pay-to-win areunfortunately an issue in FIFA 23. Loot boxes can be found in the form of player-filled cards in FIFA’s popular Ultimate Team mode FUT 23 Coins. It is possible to purchase FIFA Points by purchasing bundles beginning from PS0.79 at 100 FIFA Points and going up to an astounding PS79.99 with 12,000 FIFA Points. Premium Gold Packs cost 150 FIFA Points, and includes 12 gold-rated players or consumables that can be utilized in-game or sold on exchange markets.

According to the company’s policies, EA told Eurogamer that FUT’s lootboxes “are an integral component to FIFA that players appreciate,” and that “giving players the opportunity to purchase however they like will be fair.” It doesn’t have plans to alter its approach in the direction of “surprise mechanics” until laws are passed that force it to.

This doesn’t make it any better however, it’s worth noting that in light of those laws you can currently set weekly limits on FIFA points spending and pack that are opened within Ultimate Team, and see the possibility of receiving a highly rated player before opening packs. FIFA 23 also features time-limited Preview Packs, which let you look over the contents of a pack prior to you decide to buy it. However, this currently only works for a single card pack that renews daily.

FIFA 23 is a bombastic finale to the series (under its current name, at least) with a refreshing emphasis on the theatrical. Fun Moments in FUT, actions replays and multiplayer updates that are viral-friendly like Power Shots make it a better-thought-out buy FIFA 23 Coins, memorable sport of simulated football.