The EA Sports UFC franchise has reigned over the digital MMA simulation cage since its acquisition by Electronic Arts in 2014, following the closure of THQ's UFC series. Launched with UFC, the first chapter introduced a groundbreaking approach by authentically modeling the fighters, their fighting style, and the palpable tension of the Octagon thanks to realistic physics and a massive roster populated with stars of yesteryear like Jon Jones or Ronda Rousey. UFC 2 (2016) stood out for its elaborate Create a Fighter mode, UFC 3 (2018) for its implementation of Real Player Motion, whose smoother animations offered a new degree of immersion. UFC 4 (2020) is the last major success before UFC 5 (2023), which refines the striking and grappling mechanics while reworking the submission system, making it more intuitive to appeal to hardcore gamers.
Games in the EA Sports UFC franchise