Bayern Munich triumphantly returns to EA Sports – new gaming era begins!

Bayern Munich triumphantly returns to EA Sports – new gaming era begins!

FC Bayern Munich is making headlines again – and not just on the pitch. After the platinum partnership with Konami ended at the end of June 2023, the traditional club is now returning to Electronic Arts (EA), which is a reason for joy for many gaming fans. This return was officially announced on Wednesday evening and much is expected from the new game “EA Sports FC 26”, which is scheduled to launch on September 26, 2023. The move allowed Bayern to regain the naming rights to both the players and the Allianz Arena, meaning all fans can play with their favorite club in the game again.

The Allianz Arena is not only a landmark of German football, it is also the home of FC Bayern and will be available again in “EA Sports FC 26” for the first time since FIFA 19. A great recycling for the players, who can now control their favorite team in an authentic environment. Jamal Musiala will grace the cover of the game together with Jude Bellingham, becoming the first German player to receive this honor since 2017.

Exclusive sneak peeks at EA FC 26

But that's not all. In the new cooperation, FC Bayern Munich will appear as a fully licensed team. All club brands and official jerseys are realistically depicted in the game. As refifa further reports, Bayern's official stadium tifos are also returning, making the atmosphere in the game even more lively.

Vincent Kompany, FC Bayern's newly appointed head coach, will also be available for the game. Players like Aleksandar Pavlović and Jonas Urbig have also received new facial scans to add more realism to the crowd of athletes. But not only that, other Bayern players are also undergoing a visual update - a step that is intended to significantly increase the immersion in the game.

Strong sponsorship changes

This change is not the first in 2023. FC Bayern Munich has made two significant sponsorship changes in a short space of time. In addition to returning to EA Sports, the club recently announced a collaboration with a new banking partner and the sports betting provider Betano. Bayern deputy boss Michael Diederich emphasized the important role of passion and emotions in both football and the gaming community. This shows once again how closely the two worlds are interwoven.

All in all, the signs point to surprise and a new beginning for FC Bayern. With these developments, the club shows that it is on the right track not only on the field, but also in the area of ​​digital football. The fans can soon look forward to an exciting year of games that will not only make the hearts of the players beat faster, but also those of the numerous listeners both in the stadium and in the digital space.