Last Updated on Oct 1, 2025 @ 15:30:32 PM.
For years, EA Sports had the FIFA licence, using it to make what has become the go-to footballing franchise for those interested in stepping into the shoes of the best players across the planet. Since the very public fallout between EA Sports and FIFA, with the former relaunching their own franchise as EA Sports FC, everyone has been waiting to see where the FIFA licence would end up, and how it has been used. Well, now we have our answer.
Straight from Solace/ENVER:
“Prepare for FIFA Heroes, where global football meets your personal heroes. With dynamic physics and pitch-shattering power moves, master your tactical prowess and take on your pals in this 5-a-side extravaganza. Build your dream squad with beloved football personalities, recognisable fictional characters and FIFA’s official mascots through the years, tackle PvE before going head to head with your mates. Take on arcade fast matches and challenges to progress your club through PvE career milestones!
For the first time ever, players can craft a squad of their favourite mascots from FIFA’s history, including the official FIFA World Cup 2026™ mascots! Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 26, the three iconic mascots for each host nation will be available in FIFA Heroes: Maple for Canada, Zayu for Mexico and Clutch for the United States. Each mascot will have their own super abilities and special moves in FIFA Heroes – stay up to date with the game to find out exactly what these iconic characters will be bringing to the pitch.”
While FIFA Heroes is clearly not aiming to be a direct competitor to the EA Sports FC franchise in terms of gameplay, with FIFA Heroes heavily aimed at the faster gameplay more like EAFC’s own rush mode, it’s undoubtedly going to be on the minds of those at the footballing authorities. Christian Volk, Director of Gaming and eSports at FIFA, said:
“At FIFA, uniting people through the love of football has always been our priority. With FIFA Heroes, fans can create a multiverse team: mixing their treasured fictional heroes, favourite players, and our own mascots. We’re offering the love of football to a new generation, while rekindling the nostalgia and fun for families and older players who’ve grown up with FIFA. FIFA Heroes fits seamlessly into our digital football portfolio under the FIFAe umbrella, adding another strong pillar to our fast-growing gaming ecosystem.”
Will you be joining the fast-paced, arcade-like footballing frenzy next year? And do you think this’ll have any impact on EA’s own footballing franchise?
FIFA Heroes doesn’t have a release date, although it’s touted to release in 2026 ahead of the FIFA World Cup, and will launch for a ‘wide array of platforms’ including Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox.
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Luke Addison is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Thumb Wars. Having previously been a part of multiple outlets over the years, including building an entire gaming team from nothing to something, he thought it best to forge his own path and answer only to himself. As likely to be found playing the latest game as he is in the kitchen relaxing (by cooking), he always brings the same bold and brash attitude to everything he does, with a heavy leaning on sarcasm and dry wit!
