The game was released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on August 14, 2020. On the day of announcement, EA also revealed that Israel Adesanya and Jorge Masvidal would be the cover fighters for the game.
Players who pre-ordered the game would get exclusive access to play as Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. Joe Rogan, who provided the commentary for previous games, did not return due to his dislike for voiceover in video games. EA also recruited Daniel Cormier and Jon Anik to provide commentary for the game. The tech also helped create new takedown animations which respond to how players play the game. Similar to UFC 3, the game utilized the Real Player Motion technology, which was designed to make clinches believable. The game was officially announced on July 12, 2020. However, unlike its predecessor, Ultimate Team would not return in UFC 4. In addition to fighting in The Octagon, players can also fight in Backyard and Kumite, which resembles an underground fighting arena. Multiplayer modes, including Blitz Battles, and Online World Championships, would also be available. The control scheme was also improved and streamlined to make the game more accessible. As players progress in the game, they can choose to accept or decline fights, which will affect the development of the fighter's career. (which stands for "greatest of all time"). The goal of the career mode, which allows players to create their own custom fighter, is to become the G.O.A.T.
The game features a career mode, which was designed to be an "onboarding experience" to teach the player the basics of four MMA disciplines which include boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, and jiujitsu. There are 229 unique fighters, with 81 alternate versions.
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“We’ve created a visceral fighting experience that allows players to create their own UFC legacy with Create a Fighter, explore the origins of MMA through our new fighting grounds and be in full control of every strike and takedown with our overhauled core gameplay mechanics.Like its predecessor, UFC 4 is a fighting game based on the mixed martial arts promotion Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). “UFC 4 is the most authentic MMA game ever,” said creative director Brian Hayes in a statement. Meanwhile, a new submission system is designed to offer a simplified player experience, with more ways to transition into submission attempts, accelerate a finish, or deploy slams to escape them.įluid clinch control brings a key element of strategy to the striking system, EA said, while takedowns have been overhauled with new animations driven by player control and fighter attributes.Īdditionally, an overhaul to Career Mode introduces a new way to develop fighter backstories, according to the publisher. Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will appear as playable fighters in UFC 4.
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In gameplay, EA promises more responsive and authentic stand-up gameplay experiences, plus overhauled takedown and ground mechanics. EA has previously included boxers in the UFC game series, including former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson.Īccording to the publisher, the new UFC game will feature a new unified progression system, overhauled takedown and ground mechanics, more fluid clinch-to-strike combinations and new environments based on the origins of combat sports The Kumite, The Backyard, UFC Apex and Action Avenue.