Since then, EA has largely focused on story-based content with EA FC 24 Coins the Star Wars license including the single player focused, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. In addition, EA has stated that the newly released Star Wars Squadrons will have no DLC or purchasable add-ons of any kind, despite the multiplayer mode in the space-shooter.

Meanwhile next gen versions of EA Sports FC 24. Madden NFL 21. and NHL 21 are still being developed with current gen owners having the ability to upgrade to a PS5 or Xbox Series X version for free once the games are made available. With the fines a big issue going forward for the company, it will be interesting to see what changes, if any, EA will make to future games.

Over the years, EA has gotten into a lot of legal trouble due to its frequent use of in-game loot boxes for titles like Star Wars Battlefront 2 and a number of its popular sports games. It seems the company has been drawn into yet another legal battle, with the Dutch government looking to fine the company for up to €5 Million due to its use of loot boxes in EA Sports FC.

The country announced it would look to enforce the fine earlier this month, with the Dutch Government revealing to EA that it will have to remove its EA Sports FC Ultimate Team packs from EA Sports FC 19. 20. and 21 in the Netherlands. If the company refuses, it will be fined a weekly charge of €250.000. eventually reaching up to €5 Million.

The gaming publisher has appealed the fine, with EA Benelux revealing in a statement that it disagrees loot boxes are "in conflict with the local gambling laws," and it doesn't want to inflict any changes that will hinder the "full possibilities of Dutch players in EA Sports FC Ultimate Team." It claims that it's still open to having discussions with the Dutch Government about resolving the conflict in a way that appeases both parties. This comes after the Netherlands enforced stricter laws on loot boxes in 2022. with the Dutch government deciding the practice was a form of gambling.

Of course, buy FIFA Coins this is merely the latest in a long string of legal battles surrounding loot boxes for the publisher over the years. The company was met with a similar case earlier this month, as Mark Sutherland and Shawn Moore filed a class-action lawsuit against EA due to loot boxes being deemed an "illegal gambling system." The company was also hit for its approach to loot boxes back when Star Wars Battlefront 2 released in 2022. with many seeing the game's microtransactions as egregious pay-to-win mechanics that encouraged gambling.