FIFA is one of EA’s marquee traffic, so it’s fair to expect that FIFA 23, like its predecessors, will get a lot of user traffic. However, this traffic could lead to server slowdowns and, at some points, could affect logging on to the FIFA servers. Or, EA could be having general technical problems, affecting the online functionality of FIFA 23 as a result. So, how can you know whether FIFA 23 is down? Let’s take a look at what you should know.
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Is FIFA 23 servers down?
The best way to check to see if there are any FUT-related or EA server issues is via the EA FIFA Direct Twitter account. This account gives updates on the mode, including whether the mode needs to be gated due to technical difficulties. Here’s an example of a tweet from the FIFA Direct Twitter account that indicates that a gate is currently underway:
In some instances, issues regarding connecting to the servers, or FUT, could be for various issues. Some include user-related problems like internet difficulty or traffic. In other circumstances, major promos do lead to major spikes in traffic. Examples include the Team of the Year promo, an event where a number of highly-prized cards become available.
This, however, usually relates to limiting traffic during extremely high user volume and does not mean the servers are down. The only solution in that situation is to wait until FIFA 23 allows you to log in.
It is also possible that FUT, or any other online modes for FIFA, could be gated at any point. Be sure to keep an eye out on the internet or social media, should this occur.
If EA has not put out any sort of message, but you are still having problems accessing Football Ultimate Team, forums like Reddit, FIFA-themed websites like FUTBIN, or checking to see what other FIFA players have to say on Twitter can be helpful.
