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]
| UFL | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Strikerz Inc. |
| Publisher(s) | Strikerz Inc. |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
| Platform(s) | Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Windows |
| Release | 5 December 2024 |
| Genre(s) | Sports |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Development
editThe 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.[7] The game was built using Unreal Engine 5.[3][8]
UFL was first revealed with a teaser trailer during Gamescom in 2021. In 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo invested $40 million into the game.[9] On 7 June 2024, UFL released an open beta on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 consoles. This was available until 9 June.[citation needed]
Licenses
editUFL has partnered with FIFPro, a worldwide representative organization for over 65,000 professional footballers.[10] Among the announced licensed clubs are West Ham United,[11] Sporting CP,[12] Shakhtar Donetsk,[13] Borussia Mönchengladbach,[14] Monaco,[15] Besiktas,[16] Celtic,[17] Rangers,[18] and Haverfordwest County.[19] 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.[20]
References
edit- ^ "SIUUU! FIFA, PES Competitor And Fortnite UFL Signs Cristiano Ronaldo on PS5, PS4". 27 January 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
- ^ "UFL Development Update from CEO Eugene Nashilov". Twitter.com. 30 August 2022.
- ^ a b "Join UFL". Join UFL. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ Romano, Sal (6 August 2024). "UFL launches September 12". Gematsu. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "UFL: Release date, price and partners for new PlayStation & Xbox football game". Goal.com. 1 February 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
- ^ Cardy, Simon, ed. (26 August 2021). "How UFL is Aiming to Compete with FIFA and eFootball". IGN. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
- ^ Skrebels, Joe (25 August 2021). "UFL Is a New Soccer Game Looking to Take on FIFA's Dominance". IGN. Archived from the original on 1 September 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ^ Cater, Charlie (7 June 2024). "Ronaldo's UFL Releases in Open Beta from June 7-9". Esports Illustrated On SI.
- ^ Frost, Sam (13 December 2023). "Cristiano Ronaldo "thrilled" to invest £32m into EA FC rival game". The Mirror. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ Peppiatt, Dom (31 August 2021). "'UFL' release date, gameplay and what we know about the 'FIFA' and 'eFootball' rival". NME. Archived from the original on 1 September 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ^ "West Ham United partners with exciting new football game UFL". West Ham United F.C. 25 August 2021. Archived from the original on 1 September 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ^ "Sporting CP anuncia acordo de licença com UFL". 28 October 2021.
- ^ "Shakhtar to be represented in the UFL football simulator".
- ^ "UFL Game: Developers sign deal with Borussia Mönchengladbach". 18 November 2021.
- ^ "UFL, new Official Football Gaming Supplier of AS Monaco". 3 December 2021.
- ^ "Besiktas J.K."
- ^ "Celtic FC".
- ^ "Rangers Partner With Strikerz Inc". www.rangers.co.uk. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ^ "Haverfordwest County AFC announce exciting partnership with video game UFL". www.haverfordwestcountyafc.com.
- ^ "UFL confirms 2022 release, reveals first gameplay footage". www.theloadout.com. 27 January 2022. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
