UFL (video game)

UFL is a free-to-play association football video game developed and published by Strikerz Inc. It was released on PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S on October 26, 2023,[1] but on 30 August 2022, it was announced by Eugene Nashilov, CEO of Strikerz Inc., that the game's release date would be "moved to 2023".[2] The developers describe their model as "fair-to-play" with "a skill-first approach and zero pay-to-win options".[3] They also declare this being their "core principle" with Strikerz Inc. CEO stating that "players’ success should not depend on the number of in-game purchases or the value of donations they make".[4]

UFL
Developer(s)Strikerz Inc.
Publisher(s)Strikerz Inc.
EngineUnreal Engine
Platform(s)
ReleaseOctober 26, 2023
Genre(s)Sports
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Development

UFL was first revealed with a teaser trailer on 25 August 2021 during Gamescom 2021. Strikerz Inc. have been developing the project since 2016.[5] Built using the Unreal Engine, the game is set to be released on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S.[6]

Licenses

The game has partnered with FIFPro, a worldwide representative organisation for over 65,000 professional footballers.[6]
West Ham United,[7] Sporting CP,[8] Shakhtar Donetsk,[9] Borussia Mönchengladbach,[10] Monaco,[11] Besiktas,[12] Celtic,[13] and Rangers[14] have been announced as some of the licensed clubs. On 27 January 2022, UFL released its gameplay trailer, which included ambassadors Oleksandr Zinchenko, Romelu Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne, Roberto Firmino, and Cristiano Ronaldo.[15]

References
  1. "SIUUU! FIFA, PES Competitor UFL Signs Cristiano Ronaldo on PS5, PS4". 27 January 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  2. "UFL Development Update from CEO Eugene Nashilov". Twitter.com. 30 August 2022.
  3. "UFL: Release date, price and partners for new PlayStation & Xbox football game". Goal.com. 1 February 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
  4. Cardy, Simon, ed. (26 August 2021). "How UFL is Aiming to Compete with FIFA and eFootball". IGN. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. "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.
  8. "Sporting CP anuncia acordo de licença com UFL". 28 October 2021.
  9. "Shakhtar to be represented in the UFL football simulator".
  10. "UFL Game: Developers sign deal with Borussia Mönchengladbach". 18 November 2021.
  11. "UFL, new Official Football Gaming Supplier of AS Monaco". 3 December 2021.
  12. "Besiktas J.K."
  13. "Celtic FC".
  14. "Rangers Partner With Strikerz Inc". www.rangers.co.uk. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  15. "UFL confirms 2022 release, reveals first gameplay footage". www.theloadout.com. 27 January 2022. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
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