EA Sports UFC 4

EA Sports UFC 4 is a mixed martial arts fighting video game developed by EA Vancouver and published by EA Sports. Serving as the sequel to EA Sports UFC 3 (2018), it was released on August 14, 2020 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

EA Sports UFC 4
Developer(s)EA Vancouver
Publisher(s)EA Sports
Director(s)Brian Hayes
Producer(s)Nate McDonald
SeriesEA Sports UFC
Platform(s)
ReleaseAugust 14, 2020
Genre(s)Fighting, sports
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Gameplay

Like its predecessor, UFC 4 is a fighting game based on the mixed martial arts promotion Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The game features a career mode, which was designed to be an "onboarding experience" to teach the player the basics of five MMA disciplines which include boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, and jiujitsu. The goal of the career mode, which allows players to create their own custom fighter, is to beome the G.O.A.T. (which stands for "greatest of all time"). As players progress in the game, they can choose to accept or decline fights, which will affect the development of the fighter's career. The control scheme was also improved and streamlined to make the game more accessible.[1] Multiplayer modes, including Blitz Battles, and Online World Championships, would also be available. In addition to fighting in the The Octagon, players can also fight in Backyard and Kumite, which resembles an underground fighting arena.[2] However, unlike it's predecessor, Ultimate Team would not return in UFC 4.[3]

Development

The game was officially announced on July 12, 2020. Similar to UFC 3, the game utilized the Real Player Motion technology, which was designed to make clinches believable. The tech also helped create new takedown animations which respond to how players play the game. EA also recruited Daniel Cormier and Jon Anik to provide commentary for the game. Joe Rogan, who provided the commentary for previous games, did not return due to his dislike for providing voice-over for video games.[2] Players who pre-ordered the game would get exclusive access to play as Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. On the day of announcement, EA also revealed that Israel Adesanya and Jorge Masvidal would be the cover fighters for the game.[4] The game was released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on August 14, 2020.[5]

Reception
Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic79/100 (PS4)[6]
Review score
PublicationScore
IGN80%

According to review aggregator Metacritic, the game received generally positive reviews upon release.[6]

References
  1. Sarker, Samit (July 11, 2020). "EA Sports UFC 4 coming in August on PS4 and Xbox One". Polygon. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
  2. Makuch, Eddie (July 19, 2020). "EA Sports UFC 4 Announced, Won't Have Ultimate Team Or Joe Rogan". GameSpot. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
  3. Shea, Brian (July 11, 2020). "EA Sports UFC 4 Does Not Have Ultimate Team Mode". Game Informer. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
  4. Bankhurst, Adam (July 12, 2020). "EA Sports UFC 4 Release Date Announced Alongside Reveal Trailer". IGN. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
  5. Wilson, Ben (July 11, 2020). "UFC 4 release date confirmed for August, Jorge Masvidal and Israel Adesanya to share cover". GamesRadar. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
  6. "EA Sports UFC 4 for PlayStation 4 review". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
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