UFL (video game) explained

UFL
Developer:Strikerz Inc.
Publisher:Strikerz Inc.
Engine:Unreal Engine 5
Platform:Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Windows
Genre:Sports
Release:5 December 2024
Modes:Single-player, multiplayer

UFL is a free-to-play football video game developed and published by Strikerz Inc. Initially scheduled for release in 2022 and 2023, the game is set to be released to the public on 5 December 2024.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Development

The developers describe the game's primary model as "fair-to-play" with "a skill-first approach and zero pay-to-win options".[5] Strikerz CEO Eugene Nashilov said the game's model is the company's "core principle", stating "players’ success should not depend on the number of in-game purchases or the value of donations they make".[6] Development on the game began in 2016, and lasted for eight years. The game was built using Unreal Engine 5.[3] [7]

UFL was first revealed with a teaser trailer during Gamescom in 2021. In 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo was part of a group that invested £32 million into the game.[8] On 7 June 2024, UFL released an open beta on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 consoles. This was available until 9 June.

Licenses

UFL has partnered with FIFPro, a worldwide representative organization for over 65,000 professional footballers. Among the announced licensed clubs are West Ham United, Sporting CP,[9] Shakhtar Donetsk,[10] Borussia Mönchengladbach,[11] Monaco,[12] Beşiktaş,[13] Celtic,[14] Rangers,[15] and Haverfordwest County.[16] On 27 January 2022, Strikerz released an UFL gameplay trailer, which included ambassadors Cristiano Ronaldo, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Romelu Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne, and Roberto Firmino.[17]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SIUUU! FIFA, PES Competitor And Fortnite UFL Signs Cristiano Ronaldo on PS5, PS4 . 27 January 2022 . 28 January 2022.
  2. Web site: UFL Development Update from CEO Eugene Nashilov. Twitter.com. 30 August 2022.
  3. Web site: Join UFL . 2023-12-16 . Join UFL . en-US.
  4. Web site: Romano. Sal. UFL launches September 12. Gematsu. August 6, 2024. September 25, 2024.
  5. Web site: UFL: Release date, price and partners for new PlayStation & Xbox football game . 2022-06-22 . Goal.com . 1 February 2022.
  6. Web site: How UFL is Aiming to Compete with FIFA and eFootball . 2021-08-26 . 2022-06-22 . IGN . Cardy . Simon.
  7. Web site: Cater . Charlie . Ronaldo's UFL Releases in Open Beta from June 7-9 . Esports Illustrated On SI . 7 June 2024.
  8. Web site: Frost . Sam . 2023-12-13 . Cristiano Ronaldo "thrilled" to invest £32m into EA FC rival game . 2023-12-16 . The Mirror . en.
  9. Web site: Sporting CP anuncia acordo de licença com UFL. 28 October 2021.
  10. Web site: Shakhtar to be represented in the UFL football simulator.
  11. Web site: UFL Game: Developers sign deal with Borussia Mönchengladbach. 18 November 2021.
  12. Web site: UFL, new Official Football Gaming Supplier of AS Monaco. 3 December 2021.
  13. Web site: Besiktas J.K..
  14. Web site: Celtic FC.
  15. Web site: Rangers Partner With Strikerz Inc.. 2022-01-26. www.rangers.co.uk. en-gb.
  16. Web site: Haverfordwest County AFC announce exciting partnership with video game UFL. www.haverfordwestcountyafc.com. en-gb.
  17. Web site: UFL confirms 2022 release, reveals first gameplay footage.. 2022-01-27. www.theloadout.com. 27 January 2022 . en-gb.

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