For years, Netflix has been offering series and movies through its subscription service, and as you know, it has recently entered the gaming sector, currently known for developing mobile games. In fact, Netflix has even integrated the popular GTA series into its applications, offering ad-free gameplay if you have a subscription.
However, this time, it's making a move that will be as impactful as, or perhaps even surpass, GTA. Following the cancellation of FIFA 2K, Netflix has partnered with FIFA to bring the excitement of the World Cup directly to our screens through its own application.
As a result of this agreement, "FIFA World Cup Launch Edition" will be available on Netflix screens starting June 11th. This officially announced news has become a hot topic among FIFA fans following the cancellation of FIFA 2K.
This project is being realized through a partnership between Delphi Interactive, the development team behind "007 First Light," and Netflix Games, in direct collaboration with FIFA. The most striking aspect of the game is its design, which is completely user-friendly and avoids complex game systems. When you open the Netflix app on your TV and scan the QR code on the screen with your phone, your smartphone transforms into a game controller, giving you a FIFA experience just like a PlayStation controller. You can experience FIFA in your own home, using your phone as a remote, thanks to Netflix.
Compared to the traditional "FIFA" games from FIFA's long-standing partnership with publisher EA, which has now ended, this new title is clearly much more basic and accessible. Moreover, like all other Netflix games, no extra fees will be charged to subscribers. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the game.
The game's release date is quite special, perfectly synchronized with June 11th, the start date of the real-life FIFA World Cup. Users will be able to select all 48 teams participating in the tournament and compete in 16 real-world stadiums.
This has led people to wonder if the game will be removed after the tournament ends, given how synchronized it is. Netflix, in information shared with Variety, stated that it will not be abandoning the game after the World Cup. They said the production will continue to evolve and that additions for next year's Women's World Cup are also planned.
