UFL (video game)

UFL
DeveloperStrikerz Inc.
PublishersStrikerz Inc.
XTEN Limited (mobile version)
EngineUnreal Engine 5
PlatformsXbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Windows, Android, iOS
ReleasePS5, Xbox X/S
5 December 2024
Windows
5 December 2025
Android, iOS
2026
GenreSports
ModesSingle-player, multiplayer

UFL is a free-to-play football video game developed and published by Strikerz Inc. Initially scheduled for release in 2022 and 2023, the game was released to the public on consoles only on 5 December 2024, with the early access PC version started on 7 November 2025, and the full release PC version released on 5 December 2025. A early access mobile version released for Android started from 28 January to 9 February 2026, before full release mobile version will be released for Android and IOS in the same year.[1][2][3][4][5]

Development

The developers describe the game's primary model as "fair-to-play" with "a skill-first approach and zero pay-to-win options".[6] 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".[7] Development on the game began in 2016, and lasted for eight years.[8] The game was built using Unreal Engine 5.[3][9]

UFL was first revealed with a teaser trailer during Gamescom in 2021. In 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo was part of a group that invested £32 million into the game.[10] On 7 June 2024, UFL released an open beta on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 consoles. This was available until 9 June.[11]

Licenses

UFL has partnered with FIFPro, a worldwide representative organization for over 65,000 professional footballers.[12] Among the announced licensed clubs are West Ham United,[13] Sporting CP,[14] Shakhtar Donetsk,[15] Borussia Mönchengladbach,[16] Monaco,[17] Beşiktaş,[18] Celtic,[19] Rangers,[20] and Haverfordwest County.[21] On 27 January 2022, Strikerz released a UFL gameplay trailer, which included ambassadors Cristiano Ronaldo, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Romelu Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne, and Roberto Firmino.[22]

References

  1. ^ "SIUUU! FIFA, PES Competitor And Fortnite UFL Signs Cristiano Ronaldo on PS5, PS4". 27 January 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  2. ^ "UFL Development Update from CEO Eugene Nashilov". Twitter.com. 30 August 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Join UFL". Join UFL. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
  4. ^ Romano, Sal (6 August 2024). "UFL launches September 12". Gematsu. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  5. ^ Elkholasa Gaming (29 January 2026). UFL Football Game 2026 (Mobile) Gameplay Walkthrough (Android). Retrieved 9 February 2026 – via YouTube.
  6. ^ "UFL: Release date, price and partners for new PlayStation & Xbox football game". Goal.com. 1 February 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
  7. ^ Cardy, Simon, ed. (26 August 2021). "How UFL is Aiming to Compete with FIFA and eFootball". IGN. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
  8. ^ Skrebels, Joe (25 August 2021). "UFL Is a New Soccer Game Looking to Take on FIFA's Dominance". IGN. Retrieved 1 September 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  9. ^ Cater, Charlie (7 June 2024). "Ronaldo's UFL Releases in Open Beta from June 7–9". Esports Illustrated On SI. Archived from the original on 3 September 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  10. ^ Frost, Sam (13 December 2023). "Cristiano Ronaldo "thrilled" to invest £32m into EA FC rival game". The Mirror. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
  11. ^ "Ronaldo's UFL Releases in Open Beta from June 7–9". Esports Illustrated On SI. 7 June 2024. Archived from the original on 3 September 2024. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ "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.
  14. ^ "Sporting CP anuncia acordo de licença com UFL". 28 October 2021.
  15. ^ "Shakhtar to be represented in the UFL football simulator".
  16. ^ "UFL Game: Developers sign deal with Borussia Mönchengladbach". 18 November 2021.
  17. ^ "UFL, new Official Football Gaming Supplier of AS Monaco". 3 December 2021.
  18. ^ "Besiktas J.K."
  19. ^ "Celtic FC".
  20. ^ "Rangers Partner With Strikerz Inc". www.rangers.co.uk. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  21. ^ "Haverfordwest County AFC announce exciting partnership with video game UFL". www.haverfordwestcountyafc.com.
  22. ^ "UFL confirms 2022 release, reveals first gameplay footage". www.theloadout.com. 27 January 2022. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
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