FIFA and PES/eFootball have dominated the virtual soccer scene for decades. With UFL from makers Strikerz Inc. comes some serious competition for the pair. All information about the free football game that wants to stir up the scene.
Years, no, for decades the dominance of the football game was very clearly regulated: FIFA is the king (mainly because of the numerous licenses ) and PES (since this – Season eFootball) has the better gameplay. But now everything will be different.
Not only did Konami really screw up with eFootball and crashed the launch of their free-to-play version, but the gameplay in FIFA 22 is actually really fun! No, no – we are not here to have such discussions, relax. It’s about the Ultimate Football League, or UFL for short. Never heard? Then you are right here!
Developer Strikerz Inc. presents UFL: What is it?
After another football title is to be released with Goals , the publisher Strikerz Inc. is also unpacking a title. UFL will be a free-to-play football game with a focus on online matches . But a career mode could also come and there is the option to play offline with buddies . That sounds really cool, doesn’t it?
Developer Strikerz Inc. has already answered some questions in a Q&A. Meanwhile we have gameplay, a cooperation with Cristiano Ronaldo and first reactions to UFL.
UFL release date and gameplay trailer
On January 27, 2022 came the first gameplay. Publisher Strikerz Inc. hasn’t said anything about the official release yet, but it should be released in 2022! We are counting on autumn, for the new – Season .
It all looks very good. Don’t forget: UFL will be free. Imagine if we really got a usable counterpart to FIFA… but for free? Nobody has anything against a free new football game, right? The partnerships and modes don’t sound bad either.
UFL snags Cristiano Ronaldo as partner – will he disappear from FIFA?
“I am pleased to announce my partnership with UFL. It is truly a revolutionary project in the soccer video game genre. UFL aims to provide a competitive and fair gaming experience for every gamer.” Boom. UFL has Cristiano Ronaldo as a partner. That’s amazing for a game that’s just coming out.
It is not known how CR7 will continue in FIFA. However, we are currently assuming that after the extension with the FIFPro, all the superstars will be there in FIFA 23.
The question remains how Ultimate Football League wants to make a profit. We assume that there will be something similar to Ultimate Team (i.e. pay to win) for UFL as well. Finally, through FUT, EA demonstrates how to swim in money .
UFL Gameplay Reactions
After the publisher presented their game in Abu Dhabi, they “thanked everyone for all the positive feedback we received during the sessions.” We’re really excited to see how UFL will play. While the graphics aren’t world class, they’re not too bad for a debut free-to-play title either. Can you do something outside?
Offline, Online and FUT: All game modes in UFL
UFL offers several game modes, including one that is very similar to FUT. Developer Strikerz Inc. emphasizes that the focus is on the online mode, especially in the year of release.
- Offline and online 1v1, 2v2 and 3v3 modes (like “Kick-Off” in FIFA)
- Flagship Mode (Like FUT, but maybe even without starting over every year)
- Special missions and challenges
In flagship mode you can build up your club and your team by getting players and coaches. Sounds a lot like FUT, and it probably will. The special thing: In UFL it should be possible to continue your club – even across – Season s. Well, we’re curious to see what’s behind it all…
Original clubs and players: What licenses does UFL have?
United Football League also has deals with FIFPro – just like FIFA. However, there will not be quite as broad a lineup at the start as with EA’s long-standing flagship. More than 5,000 licensed professional footballers are said to be in UFL . FIFA 22 comes to over 17,000.
But UFL has already secured the first official partnerships. Alongside CR7, Man City’s Oleksandr Zinchenko and Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino are figureheads and promotional partners. In addition, UFL has deals with prestigious clubs such as West Ham United , Sporting Lisbon , Shakhtar Donetsk and Borussia Mönchengladbach .
What exactly is behind these deals is not entirely clear. However, we believe that United Football League has the rights to use the logos, stadiums and player names. Maybe Strikerz Inc. grabs a few licenses just for themselves…?
UFL vs. FIFA vs. PES/eFootball
It is currently difficult to say which of the games will attract the most people in the future. Sure, FIFA 23 will not be over yet . The success is too long, the players are too obedient and buy FIFA every year.
Nevertheless, after the end of the FIFA series as we know it, everything is possible for a new player in the game. Konami must strive to maintain “2nd place” in the industry. UFL can become something, we will of course keep you up to date on further developments.
FIFA 22 – FUTs
What could be cooler than just relaxed gaming and doing some sofa sports on the side? In FIFA 22, the player is on the move fast, but without getting sore muscles. With the Ultimate Team Event cards, the collecting instinct is now also satisfied. However, the FUT Heroes keep creeping into my mind, so here are the best Ultimate Team Event cards that are definitely worth adding to your collection.
Heroes cards selected by EA for top qualities
Admittedly, the FUT heroes will cost quite a bit of coin, but it turns out that EA has once again brought some top-class players into the game when it comes to selection. As a collector and hunter, it’s an added attraction for FIFA gamers to now include their own favorite heroes in the portfolio and benefit from their individual skills. Both in the game and in team building, the FUTs will revolutionize the game once again.
EA SPORTS FC: FIFA GAME SERIES TO BE CONTINUED UNDER NEW NAME
Of course, the soccer simulation game series will not be discontinued completely. After FIFA 23, EA will relaunch the game under the name EA Sports FC and market it independently. Old FIFA hares should now become quite an ear, after all, the EA Sports Football Club used to be a part of the actual game for years. A lot of playing was rewarded, points could be collected and items, boosts or balls for the individual game modes could be unlocked.
In this context, there could also be a complete revolution of the classic game. There is a heated discussion in the FIFA community about whether the game, which is expected to be released in the fall of 2023, will be free-to-play. This option is said to be on the table for the game makers from EA, because: It seems that EA earns most of its money with the purchases of FIFA Points in the game mode Ultimate Team and not with the sale of the game itself.
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