Ultimate Team has been the cornerstone of EA Sports’ FIFA franchise for years, allowing players to build their dream teams by buying and selling players on the Transfer Market. But a recent leak suggests that EA Sports FC 24 could do away with the Transfer Market altogether, in a bid to combat the rampant problem of coin sellers in the game.
This could potentially be a game-changer for the popular mode, and in this article, we’ll take a closer look at the possible implications of this decision and what it could mean for FIFA fans around the world.
The Problem with Coin Sellers in FIFA Ultimate Team
According to a recent leak from EA Sports FC 24, it seems the developers are considering a big shake-up for the Ultimate Team mode. Rumors are flying that they may scrap the Transfer Market altogether, in a bid to combat the persistent problem of coin sellers.
Exclusive 🚨➡️ EA are testing “No Market” in Ultimate Team due to the excessive coin selling scandal. Also another version being tested is very similar to how the FIFA Mobile market works.
In January, there was no transfer market in the testing stage. SBCs are likely to be… pic.twitter.com/9mgSufTl1W— FUTZone – #FIFA23 News (@FUTZONEFIFA) April 3, 2023
This comes ahead of the release of the 2023 edition of the long-running football franchise, which has been rebranded this year after EA’s deal with FIFA ended. While the company has promised that the familiar modes will still be included in the game, there are already hints of significant changes in store.
In addition to the highly anticipated Women’s Ultimate Team mode, there are whispers of “dynamic packs” with better contents based on how many players open them. But the biggest bombshell comes from a tweet by FIFA insider FUTZone, revealing that EA Sports FC 24 could potentially eliminate the Ultimate Team Transfer Market entirely.
The End of Pay-to-Win?
Up until FIFA 23, the Transfer Market was the only way for players to exchange coins for specific players, consumables, or club items. FUT fans could bid on or purchase cards at a set price. However, this system has been exploited by coin sellers who illegally transfer coins to other accounts through the Market. This involves listing a card at an inflated price and then having another player purchase it. It’s an issue that’s been plaguing the series for some time now.
If the rumors of a scrapped Transfer Market are true, it would represent a major shift in the Ultimate Team mode, and one that could mean relying solely on randomized packs and using real money to buy FIFA Points. But there is a glimmer of hope in the form of a new market system being considered, similar to FIFA Mobile. Here, users submit a purchase request, which the game then matches to a listed player.
EA are slowly starting to phase out coins and the transfer market with loads of UNTRADABLE stuff in game. The question is: Will we see a Marketless Ultimate Team this year or will the market survive?
— FUTZone – #FIFA23 News (@FUTZONEFIFA) April 3, 2023
While it’s important to note that this is still a leak and unconfirmed, it’s clear that EA is looking for ways to clamp down on the issue of coin sellers. With more untradeable SBCs and rewards being introduced in recent entries to the series, it seems the developers are trying to phase out coins altogether.
Only time will tell what changes EA has in store for the Ultimate Team mode in EA Sports FC 24. For now, be sure to stay tuned for updates on this developing story, and check out the latest FIFA 23 Ultimate Team promotions and Career Mode top strikers.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the rumored removal of the Transfer Market in EA Sports FC 24’s Ultimate Team mode could have significant implications for FIFA fans. While it may help combat coin sellers and create a more level playing field, it could also mean an end to buying specific players and items, and a greater reliance on randomized packs and real money purchases.
As always, it’s important to take leaks and rumors with a grain of salt, but the possibility of such a major change is certainly worth discussing and considering. What do you think about the potential removal of the Transfer Market? Do you believe it would make the game more fair, or take away from the experience? Let us know in the comments below, and don’t forget to share this article with your fellow FIFA fans!
