With EA and FIFA set to part ways after more than a quarter of a century of working together, FIFA 23 marks the end of an era. It also happens to be one of the best FIFA games in years, with more game modes, more customizable options, and more officially licensed teams than ever before. Even without these improvements though, the game would almost certainly still sell millions of copies, such is the popularity of the long-running franchise and the weakness of the competition.
Given how much content there is crammed into the game, FIFA 23 should have no trouble keeping players engaged until next year's installment, which will be the first to be sold under the new EA Sports FC label. There are several updates planned before then too, including a special World Cup game mode that will be given away as free DLC. This guide will cover every element of the game, from the highest-rated players to the best formations to use in certain game modes.
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Getting Started in FIFA 23
Those who've ever played a FIFA game before should have very little trouble getting into FIFA 23. In fact, so simple is the overall experience that even new players should be able to find their feet in a relatively short amount of time. However, there are a few new additions to FIFA 23 that may take a bit of getting used to and some which could do with being explained. This section of the guide will provide a selection of How to guides to help steer players through the opening stages and improve their overall game.
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FIFA Ultimate Team
FIFA Ultimate Team continues to be the series' flagship game mode, which, given how much money it generates for the suits at EA, should come as little surprise. Aggressive monetization aside though, there is a lot of fun to be had with this year's iteration of FUT, with the new moments mode providing a great way for players to rack up rewards. This section of the guide will provide players with tips for Ultimate Team as well as a rundown of some of the best FUT players for a variety of situations.
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Career Mode
EA has put a lot of thought and effort into improving FIFA's Career modes in recent years and this is once again the case in FIFA 23. Whether controlling an up-and-coming talent or somebody taking their first foray into club management, players are now able to control even the smallest of details, from training regimes to how a manager behaves and dresses on the touchline. This section of the guide will focus mainly on the management side of Career mode, with information about the best young talents and which Career mode teams can provide players with the best springboard to success.
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World Cup Mode
It's always refreshing when a developer goes the extra mile with its games, particularly when that developer happens to be EA. Granted, FIFA 23's World Cup mode may not be available for those playing the game on Switch, but everybody else gained access to the mode as a part of a free update in early November. While not as comprehensive as previous paid World Cup expansions, it can still be a lot of fun to play around with, particularly with friends. This section of the guide will focus exclusively on World Cup mode, including the best teams and the best players who will and won't be taking part in Qatar.
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Other Game Modes
Ultimate Team and Career mode may be the most popular game modes in FIFA 23, but there are plenty of other great ways for players to test their skills. These include Online Seasons matches and the increasingly popular Volta football mode, which offer a great change of pace from the more grind-oriented nature of FUT and manager mode. This section of the guide will provide tips for some of these other game modes in order to help players to raise their game.
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Player Ratings in FIFA 23
The companies behind series like FIFA and Football Manager spend an awful lot of money on scouting, helping them to come up with a comprehensive database with players from all over the world. This is what's used to determine player ratings, and although there are the occasional outliers, they tend to do a pretty good job of measuring a player's skill. This section of the guide will focus on player ratings, with information about the highest rated players ranked by position, league, and individual stats.
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The Highest Rated Players by Position
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The Highest Rated Players by League
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The Highest Rated Players by Stats
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Formations & Tactics
Picking the best team is a great first step on the road to success, but it alone will not be enough to lead players to glory. They'll also need to choose a formation to get the very best out of their players, while also handing out individual instructions so that every member of the starting eleven knows what they're supposed to be doing. This section of the guide will go over some of the best formations in FIFA 23 and will also include guides on how to set up some of the game's top teams.
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Formation Guides
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Team Setups
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FIFA 23 is available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
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