In addition to consolidating the transfer markets, there have been no major changes made to the morally questionable way that FIFA 23 Coins handles microtransactions. I noticed that the ratings are now rising during the glitzy reveal this makes the feel even more like a single-handed bandit...

Despite the constant pressure of regulators, microtransactions that allow players to win are undoubtedly an issue with FIFA 23. The loot boxes come in the form of player-filled cards inside FIFA's popular Ultimate Team mode. You can purchase FIFA Points with bundles beginning in PS0.79 which is equivalent to 100 FIFA Points and going up to an incredible PS79.99 with 12,000 FIFA Points. A Premium Gold Pack costs 150 FIFA Points. It includes 12 gold-rated players as well as consumables that can be used in game or sold on trade markets for transfers.

As for the company's policy, EA told Eurogamer that FUT's lootboxes "are an element the game of FIFA that players enjoy," and that "giving players the choice to spend whenever they'd like are fair." There are no plans to alter its approach in the direction of "surprise mechanics" until laws are passed that require it to. It's not going to make the situation any better However, it's important to note that because of some laws, you are able to have the ability to set weekly limits for FIFA Points spending and pack being opened in Ultimate Team, and see the possibility of getting high-rated players prior to opening a pack. FIFA 23 also features time-limited Preview Packs, which let you review the contents of the pack before you choose to buy it, but it's currently only available for only one pack of cards which refreshes every day.

FUT 23 Coins buy is an explosive swan song for the series (under the current title at the very least) with a refreshing emphasis on the theater. FUT Moments action replays, as well as social-media-friendly gameplay revisions like Power Shots make it a more thoughtful, memorable game of football simulation with deliberate defense as well as lots of action and goals. However, it's EA's Spartan approach to the modes which aren't generating money makes sure FIFA 23 is an all-too-familiar game compared to previous versions, and Ultimate Team's emphasis on microtransactions has taken all the fun out of the game.