EA SPORTS™ Unveils the Ultimate FIFA Soundtrack Featuring the Best Songs From the Last 25 Years

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Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) has launched the Ultimate FIFA Soundtrack in collaboration with Spotify, featuring 100 iconic songs from FIFA titles over the past 25 years. Fans nominated their favorites, culminating in a playlist that celebrates the music of the franchise. Notably, 40 songs will be included in the in-game soundtrack for FIFA 23, coinciding with the FIFA World Cup update on November 9. The initiative reflects EA's commitment to cultural influence in gaming, highlighted by past hits and new contributions from artists like Gorillaz.

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• Launch of Ultimate FIFA Soundtrack promoting brand engagement.
• Collaboration with Spotify enhances music streaming presence.
• Inclusion of 40 popular tracks in FIFA 23 supports in-game experience.
• Strong historical user engagement with over 330M playlists featuring FIFA songs.

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• None.

Players from around the world have helped curate the all-time playlist by streaming their favorite FIFA songs past and present on Spotify

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announced the Ultimate FIFA Soundtrack in collaboration with Spotify, following a week of nominations from fans across the globe. The Ultimate FIFA Soundtrack is reflective of the world’s game and consists of an unprecedented 100 songs from EA SPORTS FIFA titles over the last 25 years. Of the top 100 songs published on Spotify, 40 will return in-game in FIFA 23 alongside the launch of the FIFA World Cup™ update coming on November 9.

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“For the past quarter century, EA SPORTS FIFA has been a destination for new music from up-and-coming artists and superstars alike. Every fan has their favorite FIFA tracks, and this playlist is the ultimate celebration of the music that has defined discovery, diversity, and excellence for generations of gamers,” said Steve Schnur, President, Music at EA. “Originally, FIFA soundtracks reflected global culture. Then they began to influence culture. The Ultimate FIFA Soundtrack proves how and why they’ve become culture.”

On November 2, EA SPORTS invited FIFA players across generations to nominate their favorite tunes. EA SPORTS collaborated with Spotify to make 1,000+ songs of the FIFA Soundtrack back catalog playable in one place, with the most popular songs by November 7 being chosen for this final list of 100 songs. Of this 100, the following 40 songs will also be added to in-game soundtrack alongside the November 9, 2022 FIFA World Cup™ update.

Here are some key stats* from Spotify around FIFA soundtracks past and present:

• The top 5 most listened to EA SPORTS FIFA songs on Spotify:

1. Glass Animals - Heat Waves
2. Avicii - The Nights
3. Billie Eilish - you should see me in a crown
4. Imagine Dragons - On Top Of The World
5. Bad Bunny, Bomba Estéreo - Ojitos Lindos

• Over 330M+ user playlists include one or more songs from FIFA soundtracks past and present.

Additionally, fresh off their successful world tour, the BRIT and Grammy award winning virtual band Gorillaz joins forces with EA SPORTS FIFA for the release of a brand new track, ‘Baby Queen’, already available in FIFA 23. With the FIFA World Cup™ right around the corner, fans can also expect a custom Gorillaz kit to be revealed in FIFA Ultimate Team™ on November 17th.

The Ultimate FIFA soundtrack is now available to stream on Spotify.

FIFA 23 is developed by EA Vancouver and EA Romania and is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

EA SPORTS FIFA 23 assets are available to download on the official EA press site at PRESS.EA.COM.

*All stats pertain to when a song or playlist has been uploaded to Spotify, with data pulled on Monday 7th November, 2022

About Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices and personal computers.

In fiscal year 2022, EA posted GAAP net revenue of approximately $7 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as EA SPORTS™ FIFA, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, Madden NFL, Need for Speed™, Titanfall™, Plants vs. Zombies™ and F1® . More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.

EA, EA SPORTS, Battlefield, Apex Legends, The Sims, Need for Speed, Titanfall, and Plants vs. Zombies are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. FIFA and FIFA's Official Licensed Product Logo are copyrights and/or trademarks of FIFA. All rights reserved. John Madden, NFL, and F1 are the property of their respective owners and used with permission.

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Source: Electronic Arts Inc.

FAQ

What is the Ultimate FIFA Soundtrack announced by EA?

The Ultimate FIFA Soundtrack is a curated playlist of 100 songs from FIFA titles, reflecting 25 years of music in the franchise, launched in collaboration with Spotify.

When will the FIFA World Cup update for FIFA 23 be released?

The FIFA World Cup update for FIFA 23 will be released on November 9.

How many songs will be included in the FIFA 23 in-game soundtrack?

Forty songs from the Ultimate FIFA Soundtrack will be included in the FIFA 23 in-game soundtrack.

What new music feature is Gorillaz contributing to FIFA 23?

Gorillaz will release a new track titled 'Baby Queen' in FIFA 23, alongside a custom kit on November 17.

What notable statistics were shared about FIFA soundtracks?

Over 330 million user playlists include songs from FIFA soundtracks, highlighting the franchise's popularity in music.