It had to be postponed several times, but now it’s confirmed: the release of UFL has been officially scheduled for September – the soccer game will be released before top dog FC 25th
“I can guarantee that the game will be out in 2024,” Eugene Nashilov, CEO of UFL developer Strikerz Inc, told eSport at the end of July during a visit to the developer’s headquarters in Cyprus. Less than two weeks later, it is now clear that Nashilov and the studio are keeping their word. On September 12 – two weeks before EA SPORTS FC 25 – the full version of the soccer simulation will be released on Xbox Series XS and PlayStation 5. Pre-orders will be possible on August 6
Full release in the aftermath
After the release had to be postponed several times due to the coronavirus pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it can now no longer be averted. And this despite the fact that Nashilov himself could have imagined investing a little more time. “It’s difficult to change anything now. I have the feeling that we are on a train without brakes. And even if I personally wanted to change something, it probably wouldn’t happen because it’s impossible. “
This is why the game, which was still struggling with minor bugs in the second open beta at the beginning of August, is on the attack. “We can’t wait for players around the world to enjoy UFL and thank them for the invaluable feedback they provided us during the two open beta tests,” said Nashilov in a press release.
Community feedback remains in focus
According to the Strikerz CEO, the company wants to remain open to feedback from the community even after release: “The release of UFL is a milestone in our journey, but we know that it is also just the beginning. We will continuously and regularly revise the game experience in UFL. “
Nashilov also told us exactly how the developer is going about this and what influence the players actually have on the product in the in-depth conversation at the studio’s headquarters in Paphos, Cyprus.
Pre-orderers receive Early Access
In order to raise the funds for the self-imposed standards, the free-to-play title relies on classic monetization models from comparable games such as Fortnite. These include, for example, visual personalization options, some of which will go to pre-orderers. They will have the opportunity to purchase pre-order packages before the game is released. In addition to jerseys, goalkeeper gloves and a stadium, they will also receive in-game currency. In addition, such a pre-order package will allow players to start playing UFL a week earlier, on September 5
