THQ Inc. and Zuffa, LLC today announced the first gameplay details
surrounding UFC® Undisputed™ 3, the new installment in the critically acclaimed
and best-selling mixed martial arts (MMA) videogame franchise based on the
Ultimate Fighting Championship®. Poised to take players inside the
virtual Octagon® with extensive focus on intense toe-to-toe combat, impressive
visual presentation and significantly increased accessibility, including the
introduction of PRIDE® Mode, two new weight classes and an impressive playable
roster of more than 150 UFC fighters, UFC Undisputed 3 is currently in
development for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system and
PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, with a scheduled release timing of
January 2012.
“UFC Undisputed 3 is on track to deliver an incredible virtual MMA
experience unlike any other,” said Danny Bilson, Executive Vice President, Core
Games, THQ. “This product is intense, engaging and highly competitive
while still being extremely accessible, making it a must-have for millions of
UFC fans, traditional fighting game enthusiasts and more casual sports fans
around the world.”
“We are excited to launch UFC Undisputed 3 in January 2012 and expect it to be
the best version yet,” UFC President Dana White said. “We’ve added two
new weight classes and several new features to the game that will bring UFC
fans closer to the Octagon than ever before.”
About UFC Undisputed 3
UFC Undisputed 3 will mark the debut of PRIDE Mode, enabling players to
fight for the first time in the renowned Japanese MMA organization. The
mode will include official commentators Bas Rutten and Stephen Quadros,
authentic environments and notorious MMA rules, including the ability to execute
soccer-style kicks, head stomps and ground knees to the head. Finishing
an opponent will be more important than ever through devastating new moves,
responsive striking controls, refined visual presentation and the introduction
of a brand new submission system. In addition, players will now enter the
Octagon with a choice between traditional and simplified gameplay control
options, enabling them, regardless of skill level, to experience the intensity
of UFC and nuances of MMA combat while executing simple standing strikes or
more complex ground and transition mechanics.
Players will also experience the excitement of a live UFC event through
significant visual improvements, including the introduction of much-anticipated
fighter entrances, new camera positions, improved facial animations and a
gritty, high contrast appearance. They will enter into battle with an
unparalleled choice of more than 150 playable UFC fighters, including talent
from the newly added featherweight and bantamweight divisions. Rounding
out the virtual UFC experience with a significantly revamped online experience,
as well as a variety of new and returning gameplay modes, UFC Undisputed 3 lets
players have their fights – their way – to deliver the most intense,
competitive and engaging experience to date for the franchise.
For more information on UFC Undisputed 3, please visit www.ufcundisputed.com,facebook.com/UFCUndisputed and twitter.com/UFC_Undisputed.