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EA Sports UFC 2 Career Mode & More Showcased In New Trailer

EA Sports UFC 2 grappling (EA Sports YouTube Channel)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xTFuu-v5gE

EA Sports UFC 2 is now less than four weeks away, so a lot more information is starting to come out. The latest is the above video, which outlines some of the changes to both the single player career mode and the online championships multiplayer mode. There’s a good outline on the EA Sports website, but here are the basics:

  • Online championship mode now progresses differently so that it’s not the end of the world anymore if you lose a fight. In the first game, online belt rankings were directly tied to “seasons” and how many fights you won in each season.
  • In career mode, you have to balance your training to be in peak condition for your fights and avoid injury.
  • Career mode also has “career defining moments,” but it’s not clear yet what those are.
  • As previously announced, career mode now offers the ability to create female fighters.

EA Sports UFC 2 is out March 15th for Playstation 4 and Xbox One, and is available for pre-order now. Based on the multiplayer beta that EA Sports did a few weeks ago, it appears that right now, the consensus is that it will be a big improvement over the first game, which got pretty mixed reviews. Of note is the new grappling system, which, for the first time in a MMA video game, allows players to attempt moves simultaneously instead of always being in an effectively turn-based battle. It’s used for both floor grappling and the game’s clinches.

EA Sports UFC 2 grappling (EA Sports YouTube Channel)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xTFuu-v5gE

EA Sports UFC 2 is now less than four weeks away, so a lot more information is starting to come out. The latest is the above video, which outlines some of the changes to both the single player career mode and the online championships multiplayer mode. There’s a good outline on the EA Sports website, but here are the basics:

  • Online championship mode now progresses differently so that it’s not the end of the world anymore if you lose a fight. In the first game, online belt rankings were directly tied to “seasons” and how many fights you won in each season.
  • In career mode, you have to balance your training to be in peak condition for your fights and avoid injury.
  • Career mode also has “career defining moments,” but it’s not clear yet what those are.
  • As previously announced, career mode now offers the ability to create female fighters.

EA Sports UFC 2 is out March 15th for Playstation 4 and Xbox One, and is available for pre-order now. Based on the multiplayer beta that EA Sports did a few weeks ago, it appears that right now, the consensus is that it will be a big improvement over the first game, which got pretty mixed reviews. Of note is the new grappling system, which, for the first time in a MMA video game, allows players to attempt moves simultaneously instead of always being in an effectively turn-based battle. It’s used for both floor grappling and the game’s clinches.

Video: EA Sports UFC 2 Ultimate Team Trailer

Robbie Lawler in EA Sports UFC 2 (Image courtesy EA Sports)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLx4mfhgqCc

One of the additions to EA Sports UFC 2 that wasn’t in the original game is he addition of Ultimate Team, a popular mode from EA Sports various traditional team-based stick and ball sports games. The trailer for UFC Ultimate Team just dropped a few minutes ago and can be viewed at the top of this article. Here’s how the EA Sports UFC features page describes the new mode:

UFC Ultimate Team

Create your team of up to five fighters using UFC 2’s deep customization options. Compete in online or offline competitions to progress your fighters and earn coins that open packs which deliver special items used to sculpt your team into the most explosive in the UFC.

The latest news post at the EA Sports UFC website has a lot more details about UFC Ultimate Team. EA Sports UFC 2 comes out on March 15th for both the Sony Playstation 4 and Microsoft Xbox One and is available for pre-order now. A week-long public (but closed) beta test, which includes access to UFC Ultimate Team (though created fighters and teams won’t carry over to the final release), starts tomorrow. Today (January 27th) at 4:30 p.m. ET, UFC Flyweight Champion and avid gamer Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson will be live streaming gameplay of the beta on the EA Sports UFC Twitch.tv channel.

Robbie Lawler in EA Sports UFC 2 (Image courtesy EA Sports)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLx4mfhgqCc

One of the additions to EA Sports UFC 2 that wasn’t in the original game is he addition of Ultimate Team, a popular mode from EA Sports various traditional team-based stick and ball sports games. The trailer for UFC Ultimate Team just dropped a few minutes ago and can be viewed at the top of this article. Here’s how the EA Sports UFC features page describes the new mode:

UFC Ultimate Team

Create your team of up to five fighters using UFC 2’s deep customization options. Compete in online or offline competitions to progress your fighters and earn coins that open packs which deliver special items used to sculpt your team into the most explosive in the UFC.

The latest news post at the EA Sports UFC website has a lot more details about UFC Ultimate Team. EA Sports UFC 2 comes out on March 15th for both the Sony Playstation 4 and Microsoft Xbox One and is available for pre-order now. A week-long public (but closed) beta test, which includes access to UFC Ultimate Team (though created fighters and teams won’t carry over to the final release), starts tomorrow. Today (January 27th) at 4:30 p.m. ET, UFC Flyweight Champion and avid gamer Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson will be live streaming gameplay of the beta on the EA Sports UFC Twitch.tv channel.

Mike Tyson Announced As EA Sports UFC 2 Pre-Order Bonus Character

mike-tyson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGG2pVU0znI

It didn’t come as a surprise to those following the game, but EA Sports issued a press release today announcing that the “mystery fighter” pre-order bonus for EA Sports UFC 2 is going to be Mike Tyson. Tyson is well-known to be a big UFC fan who freely acknowledges that he would have been terrible in MMA because he has no grappling skills. His inclusion is a nice hook on top of MMA legends Kazushi Sakuraba and Bas Rutten also being part of the pre-order bonus pack, and with a lot of improvements to the game itself, one would think it outsells the first game.

The game is out on March 15h and available for pre-order now. Here’s the press release that EA issued:

MIKE TYSON MAKES HIS OCTAGON® DEBUT IN EA SPORTS UFC 2  

Fans Can Pre-Order the Deluxe Edition to Get Day-One Access Starting March 15 

Two Versions of the Iconic Fighter Will Be Unlockable In Game: ‘Iron Mike Tyson’ and ‘Legacy Mike Tyson’  

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – January 20, 2016 – One of the most iconic athletes of all time is coming to EA SPORTS™ UFC® 2. Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announced today that Mike Tyson will make his mixed martial arts debut as an unlockable fighter when the game comes out starting March 15, 2016. Fans who pre-order EA SPORTS UFC 2 will get instant day-one access to Tyson, and all players can unlock him by progressing in the game and making it to the Hall of Fame in Career Mode. The former undisputed heavyweight boxing champion of the world packs the strongest punching power of any fighter in the game and will fight across two different weight classes: light heavyweight and heavyweight. For a first look at the former champ in EA SPORTS UFC 2, watch the Mike Tyson reveal video.

“When you think about the most devastating fighters of all time, Mike Tyson is either around, or at the top of everyone’s list. It’s fun to think that if MMA was as popular back when he was competing as it is today, you might have seen Tyson put on four ounce gloves and step into the Octagon®,” said Creative Director Brian Hayes. “This is one of those great ‘what ifs’ that we get to create when making a game like EA SPORTS UFC 2.”

Two versions of Tyson are coming to the game: “Iron” Mike Tyson based on his climb to stardom and string of invincible fights in the eighties; and “Legacy” Mike Tyson, developed with the end of his illustrious career in mind. Fans who pre-order the standard edition of EA SPORTS UFC 2 will get day-one access to “Iron” Mike Tyson. Those who opt for the Deluxe Edition will receive both “Iron” Mike as well as “Legacy” Mike Tyson. Both versions are available to unlock by progressing in the game.

“As a huge fan, I’m honored to be part of EA SPORTS and explore the world of mixed martial arts,” said Mike Tyson. “I follow UFC very closely and it’s going to be very cool to see how I would stack up against these amazing MMA athletes.”

EA SPORTS UFC 2 takes the franchise’s stunning character likeness and animation to another level, adds an all-new Knockout Physics System and authentic gameplay features, and introduces the biggest ever roster of real-world fighters in a MMA game who will step back into the Octagon on Xbox One and PlayStation®4. Full feature and mode details can be found at http://easports.com/ufc/features.

Fans excited to step into the Octagon® can pre-order EA SPORTS UFC 2 and get day-one access to three legendary fighters: UFC Hall of Famer and three-time King of Pancrase, Bas Rutten; Japanese MMA legend, “The Gracie Hunter” Kazushi Sakuraba; and Mike Tyson.* The deluxe edition of the game also includes up to $60 of UFC Ultimate Team™ Premium Packs**. For pre-order information, visithttp://easports.com/UFC/buy.

EA SPORTS UFC 2 is developed in Burnaby, British Columbia by EA Canada, and will be available on March 15 in North America and March 17 worldwide on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. EA Access*** members can play the full game before it’s released for a limited time and get 10% off the digital version of the game on Xbox One. Fans should keep an eye on the website, as well as the EA SPORTS UFCFacebook and Twitter pages to make sure they’re always up-to-date on the latest and greatest news.

EA SPORTS™ is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, fan programs and cross-platform digital experiences. EA SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sports through videogames, including Madden NFL football, EA SPORTS™ FIFA, NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, Rory McIlroy PGA TOUR® golf, SSX™ and EA SPORTS UFC®.

For more information about EA SPORTS, including news, video, blogs, forums and game apps, please visit www.easports.com to connect, share and compete.

* Internet connection and EA Account required. Must be 13+ to create an account. Offer restrictions apply. Please seewww.easports.com/ufc/game-and-offer-disclaimers for details.

**ADDED VALUE CALCULATED BASED ON AN UFC ULTIMATE TEAM PACK PRICE OF $2.00 AT GAME LAUNCH. PRICES MAY CHANGE. Offer restrictions apply. Please see www.easports.com/ufc/game-and-offer-disclaimers for details.

***CONDITIONS, LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS APPLY. SEE EA.COM/EAACCESS/TERMS AND EA.COM/EAACCESS FOR DETAILS.

 

mike-tyson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGG2pVU0znI

It didn’t come as a surprise to those following the game, but EA Sports issued a press release today announcing that the “mystery fighter” pre-order bonus for EA Sports UFC 2 is going to be Mike Tyson. Tyson is well-known to be a big UFC fan who freely acknowledges that he would have been terrible in MMA because he has no grappling skills. His inclusion is a nice hook on top of MMA legends Kazushi Sakuraba and Bas Rutten also being part of the pre-order bonus pack, and with a lot of improvements to the game itself, one would think it outsells the first game.

The game is out on March 15h and available for pre-order now. Here’s the press release that EA issued:

MIKE TYSON MAKES HIS OCTAGON® DEBUT IN EA SPORTS UFC 2  

Fans Can Pre-Order the Deluxe Edition to Get Day-One Access Starting March 15 

Two Versions of the Iconic Fighter Will Be Unlockable In Game: ‘Iron Mike Tyson’ and ‘Legacy Mike Tyson’  

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – January 20, 2016 – One of the most iconic athletes of all time is coming to EA SPORTS™ UFC® 2. Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announced today that Mike Tyson will make his mixed martial arts debut as an unlockable fighter when the game comes out starting March 15, 2016. Fans who pre-order EA SPORTS UFC 2 will get instant day-one access to Tyson, and all players can unlock him by progressing in the game and making it to the Hall of Fame in Career Mode. The former undisputed heavyweight boxing champion of the world packs the strongest punching power of any fighter in the game and will fight across two different weight classes: light heavyweight and heavyweight. For a first look at the former champ in EA SPORTS UFC 2, watch the Mike Tyson reveal video.

“When you think about the most devastating fighters of all time, Mike Tyson is either around, or at the top of everyone’s list. It’s fun to think that if MMA was as popular back when he was competing as it is today, you might have seen Tyson put on four ounce gloves and step into the Octagon®,” said Creative Director Brian Hayes. “This is one of those great ‘what ifs’ that we get to create when making a game like EA SPORTS UFC 2.”

Two versions of Tyson are coming to the game: “Iron” Mike Tyson based on his climb to stardom and string of invincible fights in the eighties; and “Legacy” Mike Tyson, developed with the end of his illustrious career in mind. Fans who pre-order the standard edition of EA SPORTS UFC 2 will get day-one access to “Iron” Mike Tyson. Those who opt for the Deluxe Edition will receive both “Iron” Mike as well as “Legacy” Mike Tyson. Both versions are available to unlock by progressing in the game.

“As a huge fan, I’m honored to be part of EA SPORTS and explore the world of mixed martial arts,” said Mike Tyson. “I follow UFC very closely and it’s going to be very cool to see how I would stack up against these amazing MMA athletes.”

EA SPORTS UFC 2 takes the franchise’s stunning character likeness and animation to another level, adds an all-new Knockout Physics System and authentic gameplay features, and introduces the biggest ever roster of real-world fighters in a MMA game who will step back into the Octagon on Xbox One and PlayStation®4. Full feature and mode details can be found at http://easports.com/ufc/features.

Fans excited to step into the Octagon® can pre-order EA SPORTS UFC 2 and get day-one access to three legendary fighters: UFC Hall of Famer and three-time King of Pancrase, Bas Rutten; Japanese MMA legend, “The Gracie Hunter” Kazushi Sakuraba; and Mike Tyson.* The deluxe edition of the game also includes up to $60 of UFC Ultimate Team™ Premium Packs**. For pre-order information, visithttp://easports.com/UFC/buy.

EA SPORTS UFC 2 is developed in Burnaby, British Columbia by EA Canada, and will be available on March 15 in North America and March 17 worldwide on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. EA Access*** members can play the full game before it’s released for a limited time and get 10% off the digital version of the game on Xbox One. Fans should keep an eye on the website, as well as the EA SPORTS UFCFacebook and Twitter pages to make sure they’re always up-to-date on the latest and greatest news.

EA SPORTS™ is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, fan programs and cross-platform digital experiences. EA SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sports through videogames, including Madden NFL football, EA SPORTS™ FIFA, NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, Rory McIlroy PGA TOUR® golf, SSX™ and EA SPORTS UFC®.

For more information about EA SPORTS, including news, video, blogs, forums and game apps, please visit www.easports.com to connect, share and compete.

* Internet connection and EA Account required. Must be 13+ to create an account. Offer restrictions apply. Please seewww.easports.com/ufc/game-and-offer-disclaimers for details.

**ADDED VALUE CALCULATED BASED ON AN UFC ULTIMATE TEAM PACK PRICE OF $2.00 AT GAME LAUNCH. PRICES MAY CHANGE. Offer restrictions apply. Please see www.easports.com/ufc/game-and-offer-disclaimers for details.

***CONDITIONS, LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS APPLY. SEE EA.COM/EAACCESS/TERMS AND EA.COM/EAACCESS FOR DETAILS.

 

EA Sports UFC 2 Closed Beta Registration Now Open

Robbie Lawler in EA Sports UFC 2 (Image courtesy EA Sports)

https://youtu.be/ITteOdFBu5I

UPDATE:

EA is aware that people who should be eligible for the beta, having opted in last week, are being told by the registration page that they’re ineligible. They’re currently working on the issue and are hopeful that it will be fixed soon.

ORIGINAL POST:

Last week, we reported that EA Sports was pushing fans (specifically, owners of 2014’s EA Sports UFC) to opt-in to their UFC mailing list to get first dibs on a special announcement, believed to be some kind of beta access. Today, the official EA Sports UFC site added a frequently asked questions page for the upcoming EA Sports UFC 2 closed beta, which then links to a registration page. There’s also an associated help page on Help.EA.com. So, what are the details that you need to know?

  • It’s a closed beta, with only EA Sports UFC owners in North America eligible to participate.
  • You must register by January 21st at 1:00 p.m. ET.
  • The beta lasts from January 28th to February 4th, with the full retail release of the game dropping on March 15th.
  • It will be an 11 gigabyte download, and you cannot pre-load it.
  • Game modes included are Quick Fight (online and offline exhibitions lasting three or five rounds with welterweight fighters available), UFC Ultimate Team (make a team of five created fighters that you use online, upgrade, etc.), Practice Mode (self-explanatory), and Skill Challenges (mini-games to help you develop your skills).
  • Nothing from Ultimate Team will carry over to the official release of the game.

The help page also irons out some additional details:

  • Select EA SPORTS UFC players in North America (United States and Canada) who opted in to receive EA emails will receive an email at the address associated with their EA account.
  • Your email invite will include a link where you can register for your chance to get an EA SPORTS UFC 2 Beta code.
  • Selected players who successfully registered for the Beta will receive a second email around January 28 with a Closed Beta access code for Xbox One or PlayStation 4.

Robbie Lawler in EA Sports UFC 2 (Image courtesy EA Sports)

https://youtu.be/ITteOdFBu5I

UPDATE:

EA is aware that people who should be eligible for the beta, having opted in last week, are being told by the registration page that they’re ineligible. They’re currently working on the issue and are hopeful that it will be fixed soon.

ORIGINAL POST:

Last week, we reported that EA Sports was pushing fans (specifically, owners of 2014’s EA Sports UFC) to opt-in to their UFC mailing list to get first dibs on a special announcement, believed to be some kind of beta access. Today, the official EA Sports UFC site added a frequently asked questions page for the upcoming EA Sports UFC 2 closed beta, which then links to a registration page. There’s also an associated help page on Help.EA.com. So, what are the details that you need to know?

  • It’s a closed beta, with only EA Sports UFC owners in North America eligible to participate.
  • You must register by January 21st at 1:00 p.m. ET.
  • The beta lasts from January 28th to February 4th, with the full retail release of the game dropping on March 15th.
  • It will be an 11 gigabyte download, and you cannot pre-load it.
  • Game modes included are Quick Fight (online and offline exhibitions lasting three or five rounds with welterweight fighters available), UFC Ultimate Team (make a team of five created fighters that you use online, upgrade, etc.), Practice Mode (self-explanatory), and Skill Challenges (mini-games to help you develop your skills).
  • Nothing from Ultimate Team will carry over to the official release of the game.

The help page also irons out some additional details:

  • Select EA SPORTS UFC players in North America (United States and Canada) who opted in to receive EA emails will receive an email at the address associated with their EA account.
  • Your email invite will include a link where you can register for your chance to get an EA SPORTS UFC 2 Beta code.
  • Selected players who successfully registered for the Beta will receive a second email around January 28 with a Closed Beta access code for Xbox One or PlayStation 4.

EA Sports UFC 2 Closed Beta Registration Now Open

Robbie Lawler in EA Sports UFC 2 (Image courtesy EA Sports)

https://youtu.be/ITteOdFBu5I

UPDATE:

EA is aware that people who should be eligible for the beta, having opted in last week, are being told by the registration page that they’re ineligible. They’re currently working on the issue and are hopeful that it will be fixed soon.

ORIGINAL POST:

Last week, we reported that EA Sports was pushing fans (specifically, owners of 2014’s EA Sports UFC) to opt-in to their UFC mailing list to get first dibs on a special announcement, believed to be some kind of beta access. Today, the official EA Sports UFC site added a frequently asked questions page for the upcoming EA Sports UFC 2 closed beta, which then links to a registration page. There’s also an associated help page on Help.EA.com. So, what are the details that you need to know?

  • It’s a closed beta, with only EA Sports UFC owners in North America eligible to participate.
  • You must register by January 21st at 1:00 p.m. ET.
  • The beta lasts from January 28th to February 4th, with the full retail release of the game dropping on March 15th.
  • It will be an 11 gigabyte download, and you cannot pre-load it.
  • Game modes included are Quick Fight (online and offline exhibitions lasting three or five rounds with welterweight fighters available), UFC Ultimate Team (make a team of five created fighters that you use online, upgrade, etc.), Practice Mode (self-explanatory), and Skill Challenges (mini-games to help you develop your skills).
  • Nothing from Ultimate Team will carry over to the official release of the game.

The help page also irons out some additional details:

  • Select EA SPORTS UFC players in North America (United States and Canada) who opted in to receive EA emails will receive an email at the address associated with their EA account.
  • Your email invite will include a link where you can register for your chance to get an EA SPORTS UFC 2 Beta code.
  • Selected players who successfully registered for the Beta will receive a second email around January 28 with a Closed Beta access code for Xbox One or PlayStation 4.

Robbie Lawler in EA Sports UFC 2 (Image courtesy EA Sports)

https://youtu.be/ITteOdFBu5I

UPDATE:

EA is aware that people who should be eligible for the beta, having opted in last week, are being told by the registration page that they’re ineligible. They’re currently working on the issue and are hopeful that it will be fixed soon.

ORIGINAL POST:

Last week, we reported that EA Sports was pushing fans (specifically, owners of 2014’s EA Sports UFC) to opt-in to their UFC mailing list to get first dibs on a special announcement, believed to be some kind of beta access. Today, the official EA Sports UFC site added a frequently asked questions page for the upcoming EA Sports UFC 2 closed beta, which then links to a registration page. There’s also an associated help page on Help.EA.com. So, what are the details that you need to know?

  • It’s a closed beta, with only EA Sports UFC owners in North America eligible to participate.
  • You must register by January 21st at 1:00 p.m. ET.
  • The beta lasts from January 28th to February 4th, with the full retail release of the game dropping on March 15th.
  • It will be an 11 gigabyte download, and you cannot pre-load it.
  • Game modes included are Quick Fight (online and offline exhibitions lasting three or five rounds with welterweight fighters available), UFC Ultimate Team (make a team of five created fighters that you use online, upgrade, etc.), Practice Mode (self-explanatory), and Skill Challenges (mini-games to help you develop your skills).
  • Nothing from Ultimate Team will carry over to the official release of the game.

The help page also irons out some additional details:

  • Select EA SPORTS UFC players in North America (United States and Canada) who opted in to receive EA emails will receive an email at the address associated with their EA account.
  • Your email invite will include a link where you can register for your chance to get an EA SPORTS UFC 2 Beta code.
  • Selected players who successfully registered for the Beta will receive a second email around January 28 with a Closed Beta access code for Xbox One or PlayStation 4.

CM Punk Comments On Reaction From “Butt Hurt Dummies” To His UFC Video Game Character

Video game fans take their gaming seriously, folks. Look no further than the decision made by the UFC and EA Sports regarding how to handle the Phil “CM Punk” Brooks character in the new EA Sports UFC 2 game as supporting evidence.

Although the form…

cm-punk-ea-sports-ufc-2

Video game fans take their gaming seriously, folks. Look no further than the decision made by the UFC and EA Sports regarding how to handle the Phil “CM Punk” Brooks character in the new EA Sports UFC 2 game as supporting evidence.

Although the former WWE Superstar has yet to strap on his UFC gloves and enter the Octagon for the first time, the decision was made to give him an 85 out of 100 for his skill rating, something that has the MMA and gaming community up-in-arms, all-the-while Punk uses it as a way to amuse himself on social media.

Punk took to Twitter this week to address the reaction to his character in the new UFC video game, poking fun at “butt-hurt” fans for daring to take their video games seriously.

“Hey, this is cool,” wrote Punk in the first of two tweets addressing the subject on social media. “I hope it makes dummies furious.”

Little did he know how on-the-money he was going to be with that comment. Less than an hour later, Punk found out just how furious said-dummies were.

Proving he’s not uneducated when it comes to the video game world, Punk used the most obscure relatable video game reference to mock fans from the gaming community who are seemingly overreacting to the situation.

“Not since Samus Aran was revealed to be a woman have dummies been this butt hurt about a video game,” Punk wrote in his follow-up tweet, referencing a controversial character from the Metroid science-fiction game series by Nintendo.

It’s worth pointing out that EA Sports told Kotaku that Punk’s rating for the game has yet to be finalized, so if the 85 rating was released to gauge the public reaction, it appears they’ve got the feedback they were looking for.

Fans interested in the new video game can check out the official gameplay trailer for EA Sports UFC 2.