Austrian courts ruled that EA FIFA Ultimate Team The pack constituted a gamble and ordered Sony to refund the plaintiff who filed the complaint because the pack was purchased via the PlayStation Store.
FIFA Ultimate Team is no stranger to controversy
FIFA Ultimate Team packs are a major source of revenue for EA and have often been likened to a game of chance. Pack values vary widely and do not always reflect the amount spent on the purchase.
EA’s response to the controversy was to remind parents that their kids shouldn’t be buying packs, but if they find a former employee selling rare Ultimate Team cards for cash, EA knows there is a thin line between these packs and gambling. One in all.
Because the lawsuit was filed by a small group, Sony was only ordered to refund a very small amount. notebook check (via gamer) but the company is expected to appeal the decision. Failure to do so will set a precedent that will open the door to even more lawsuits in the future.
Neither EA nor Sony have publicly reacted to the news. FIFA has parted ways with EA, so a statement is unlikely.