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UFL is an upcoming free-to-play association football video game developed and published by Strikerz Inc. Initially scheduled for release in 2022 and 2023, the game's launch has been postponed to 2024.[1][2][3]
| UFL | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Strikerz Inc. |
| Publisher(s) | Strikerz Inc. |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
| Release | 2024 |
| Genre(s) | Sports |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Development edit
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 Unreal Engine 5.[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 edit
UFL has partnered with FIFPro, a worldwide representative organization for over 65,000 professional 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 edit
- ^ "SIUUU! FIFA, PES Competitor And Fortnite UFL Signs Cristiano Ronaldo on PS5, PS4". 27 January 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- ^ "UFL Development Update from CEO Eugene Nashilov". Twitter.com. 30 August 2022.
- ^ "Join UFL". Join UFL. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ "Join UFL". Join UFL. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ Frost, Sam (13 December 2023). "Cristiano Ronaldo "thrilled" to invest £32m into EA FC rival game". The Mirror. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "UFL confirms 2022 release, reveals first gameplay footage". www.theloadout.com. 27 January 2022. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
