2K Launches Small Axe Studios, Signaling First Real Challenge to EA Sports FC's Soccer Dominance

2K announced Small Axe Studios, a Vancouver AAA studio led by former EA FIFA franchise head Aaron McHardy. A mockup soccer badge in 2K's LinkedIn post signals a planned soccer title. If confirmed, it would be the first well-resourced challenger to EA Sports FC, which has held the soccer simulation market uncontested since the EA-FIFA licensing split.