Software:UFL (video game)
| UFL | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Strikerz Inc. |
| Publisher(s) | Strikerz Inc. |
| Engine | Unreal Engine |
| Release | TBA |
| Genre(s) | Sports |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
UFL is an upcoming free-to-play association football video game developed and published by Striikerz Inc. The game was originally set for release in 2022 and 2023 but has since been delayed to 2024.[1][2][3]
Development
The developers describe the game's primary model as "fair-to-play" with "a skill-first approach and zero pay-to-win options".[4] 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".[5] Development on the game has been ongoing since 2016,[6] and is built using the Unreal Engine.[7][8]
UFL was first revealed with a teaser trailer during Gamescom in 2021. In 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo invested $40 million into the game.[9]
Licenses
UFL has partnered with FIFPro, a worldwide representative organization for over 65,000 professionals footballers.[7]
West Ham United,[10] Sporting CP,[11] Shakhtar Donetsk,[12] Borussia Mönchengladbach,[13] Monaco,[14] Besiktas,[15] Celtic,[16] and Rangers[17] have been announced as some of the licensed clubs. On 27 January 2022, UFL released its gameplay trailer, which included ambassadors Cristiano Ronaldo, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Romelu Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne, and Roberto Firmino.[18]
References
- ↑ "SIUUU! FIFA, PES Competitor And Fortnite UFL Signs Cristiano Ronaldo on PS5, PS4". 27 January 2022. https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2022/01/siuuu-fifa-pes-competitor-ufl-signs-cristiano-ronaldo-on-ps5-ps4.
- ↑ "UFL Development Update from CEO Eugene Nashilov". 30 August 2022. https://twitter.com/UFLgame/status/1564644190843174912.
- ↑ "Join UFL" (in en-US). https://www.joinufl.com/.
- ↑ "UFL: Release date, price and partners for new PlayStation & Xbox football game". 1 February 2022. https://www.goal.com/en/news/ufl-release-date-price-partners-playstation-xbox-football/blte2a25a1393560213.
- ↑ Cardy, Simon, ed (2021-08-26). "How UFL is Aiming to Compete with FIFA and eFootball". https://www.ign.com/articles/how-ufl-is-aiming-to-compete-with-fifa-and-efootball.
- ↑ Skrebels, Joe (25 August 2021). "UFL Is a New Soccer Game Looking to Take on FIFA's Dominance". https://www.ign.com/articles/strikerz-inc-football-game-fifa-pes.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Peppiatt, Dom (31 August 2021). "'UFL' release date, gameplay and what we know about the 'FIFA' and 'eFootball' rival". https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/ufl-release-date-gameplay-and-what-we-know-about-the-fifa-and-efootball-rival-3033961.
- ↑ "Join UFL" (in en-US). https://www.joinufl.com/.
- ↑ Frost, Sam (2023-12-13). "Cristiano Ronaldo "thrilled" to invest £32m into EA FC rival game" (in en). https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/cristiano-ronaldo-ufl-ea-sports-31667140.
- ↑ "West Ham United partners with exciting new football game UFL". 25 August 2021. https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/august/25-august/west-ham-united-partners-exciting-new-football-game-ufl.
- ↑ "Sporting CP anuncia acordo de licença com UFL". 28 October 2021. https://pt.ign.com/ufl/105332/news/sporting-cp-anuncia-acordo-de-licenca-com-ufl.
- ↑ "Shakhtar to be represented in the UFL football simulator". https://shakhtar.com/en/news/2021/november/12_news/12_shakhtar_ufl/.
- ↑ "UFL Game: Developers sign deal with Borussia Mönchengladbach". 18 November 2021. https://www.givemesport.com/1787888-ufl-game-developers-sign-deal-with-borussia-monchengladbach.
- ↑ "UFL, new Official Football Gaming Supplier of AS Monaco". 3 December 2021. https://www.asmonaco.com/en/ufl-new-official-football-gaming-supplier-of-as-monaco/.
- ↑ "Besiktas J.K.". https://joinufl.com/besiktas-jk.
- ↑ "Celtic FC". https://joinufl.com/celtic-fc.
- ↑ "Rangers Partner With Strikerz Inc." (in en-gb). https://www.rangers.co.uk/Article/rangers-partner-with-strikerz-inc/496SMw1QO16lynBA17GgsX.
- ↑ "UFL confirms 2022 release, reveals first gameplay footage." (in en-gb). 27 January 2022. https://www.theloadout.com/ufl/gameplay-reveal.
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