Despite all the controversy, loot boxes have been crucial to FIFA monetization for years. Electronic Arts has now confirmed that it will add these packs in the next game, saying that players always have the option to not pay for them.

Electronic Arts decided to test a new way players interact with loot boxes in the FIFA series. The company now lets users preview packs before buying them as part of a new time-limited event. However, it has some restrictions.

According to Electronic Arts, Ultimate Team made a “substantial portion” of its revenue last year. Now we know exactly how much money the company made from this game mode, which accounts for almost 30 percent of its total earnings.

An internal FIFA 21 presentation suggests Electronic Arts is actively trying to encourage players to spend real money on loot boxes.