: If you buy FIFA 23 on PC, be prepared to potentially spend an hour disabling startup programs and adding folder exceptions before you see the main menu.

One unique advantage of versus consoles is the modding community. While EAAC locks down online play, the single-player mod scene is thriving.

For years, the relationship between the world’s most popular football franchise and PC gamers has been complicated. It was a relationship defined by compromise. While console players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X enjoyed the hyper-motion animations, tactical AI, and immersive next-gen features, PC players were often left playing a "last-gen port"—essentially a slightly prettier version of the PS4 game.

You cannot trade cross-platform. The PC Transfer Market remains isolated from the console markets. This is a double-edged sword. On one hand, prices are often cheaper on PC. On the other hand, rare icons and TOTY cards are scarcer because the pool of pack-openers is smaller.

: This entry debuted a kernel-mode anticheat specifically for PC to ensure fair play, particularly for cross-platform matches. Electronic Arts Home Page System Requirements

: While keyboard and mouse are supported, using an Xbox or PlayStation controller is strongly recommended for competitive play.

Over the next hour, Arjun learned three things that saved his experience — and could save yours too.