Released back in August of last year, EA Vancouver’sUFC 4launched to solid reviews, earning itself a 78 Metacritic score. Playable on PS4 and Xbox One,UFC 4was praised for its realism and authenticity while also being criticized for being too similar to its predecessor,UFC 3.
With a year having passed since the release ofUFC 4, fans have begun wondering ifElectronic Artshas started working on the next title in the fighting series. The fourth entry in the franchise was released about two and a half years after the launch ofUFC 3, and as such, players are eagerly awaiting any sort of news or announcement on what will likely be calledUFC 5.
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A job posting may have just tipped off fans that EA Sports is, in fact, preparing to work onUFC 5. Posted on the professional networking site LinkedIn, the job posting is looking for a Game Design Director for an upcomingUFCgame. The position is located at EA Vancouver, which also developed all the other games in theUFCseries, as well as theNHLfranchise andthe recently revealed FIFA 22.
The listing also gives several hints as to what players can expect from theUFCtitle. Console andAAA developmentexperience is required for the role, so the game should be a high-budget title for current or next-generation consoles. The position also mentions that a focus for the title is to provide direction for the franchise to keep it relevant in the future, perhaps teasing that EA is planning on releasing moreUFCentries after this game.
With EA Vancouver’sUFCseries being the only real mixed martial arts titles available, some fans are concerned the simulation may become stale without any real competition. It is a similar criticism thatplagues other EA Sports games likeMadden, which can sometimes struggle to add meaningful content year after year. In comparison, theUFCtitles get several years of development for each release, something that will hopefully help them avoid this problem.
While theUFCseries may be the only real MMA game in town,hungry boxing fans can look forward toeSports Boxing Club, which features many licensed boxers and real championship belts. The game has yet to announce a release date, however. Still, if players want to play a realistic MMA simulation, EA’sUFC 4is a solid title, despite its flaws. Perhaps EA Vancouver and its new Game Design Director can fix the problems and create the bestUFCgame yet withUFC 5.
UFC 4is available on PS4 and Xbox One.
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