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With a brand new Title Update scheduled for release in FIFA 23, EA Sports has announced that it will be briefly taking down the game's servers on March 22, 2023. This is a common recurrence due to frequent updates and live tuning to provide players with an optimal gaming experience.
Title Updates are a necessity in any game to fix performance or mechanical issues that crop up. FIFA 23 has been plagued with several gameplay and menu-based problems, necessitating frequent patches. However, these changes also require frequent server breaks and downtime.
How long will the FIFA 23 Title Update downtime last?
Based on the information provided by FIFA Direct Communication on Twitter, servers will be rendered inactive momentarily on March 22, 2023, on all platforms. Downtime begins at the following times across various time zones:
- UTC: 3 AM
- IST: 8:30 AM
- ET: 11:00 PM
- PT: 8:00 PM
This will affect all iterations of the franchise from FIFA 18 to FIFA 23, as these are the only titles with active online servers. Match creation will be disabled 30 minutes prior to this so that gamers are not disconnected during online gameplay, and their progress in modes like FIFA 23 Division Rivals is not hindered.
EA servers are notorious for being rather unreliable and inconsistent, causing frequent disconnections during online gameplay due to server traffic. However, scheduled server downtime is always premeditated, and players are informed beforehand.
The servers will return from maintenance at the following times across various time zones:
- UTC: 10 AM
- IST: 3:30 PM
- ET: 6:00 AM
- PT: 3:00 AM
This is a rather extensive period for servers to remain inactive, after which players can resume their grind in various online game modes.
The latest FIFA 23 Title Update will be a big one
The latest Title Update in FIFA 23 is one of the biggest ones yet, introducing a host of significant gameplay tweaks and an entirely new game mode. Both the UEFA Women's Champions League and the National Women's Soccer League have now been added to the game for fans to enjoy, taking a step towards a more inclusive footballing experience.
However, the introduction of such a massive patch also comes with server downtime. This allows EA Sports to ensure that the changes are implemented correctly while also optimizing the performance of the servers to make online gameplay smoother.
