Summary
UFC star and now co-owner of BKFC Conor McGregor has confirmed that a new bare-knuckle boxing video game is now in development. McGregor has appeared in multipleEA Sports UFCtitles over the years due to his ties with the company but recently became an investor and co-owner of the American boxing promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, also known as BKFC.
While fans have long beenbegging for EA Sports to revive theFight Nightfranchisefor years now, the studio has remained committed to releasing newUFCgames on a biennial basis. Although boxing still remains a monumentally huge sport all over the world, the UFC, and MMA in general, have become a smash hit with combat sports fans ever since the former grew in popularity in the early 2000s. It took some time for the UFC to find a development studio, but the company eventually settled on EA Sports to develop its very first game back in 2014 and has since gone on to release four sequels, with the latest being 2023’sEA Sports UFC 5.
SuperstarConor McGregor has made his thoughts known on the recentEA Sports UFCgames, which could explain why the mixed martial artist has decided to develop his very own combat sports game. In arecent tweet, McGregor said, “I am currently working on a [Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship] video game.” He went on to explain that the upcoming title would have “fast-paced action with nasty cuts and blood splatter and the sound of bare knuckles on skull impact never heard nor seen before in a video game.” The star then told fans to stay tuned for further updates but didn’t reveal if the game would be a console and PC title, or if this would simply be another boxing mobile game.
McGregor’s Bare-Knuckle Boxing Game Could Have Stiff Competition
Assuming that the upcoming bare-knuckle boxing video game isn’t just a mobile title, it’s going to have some stiff competition as there appears to be an ongoing revitalization when it comes to boxing games. Although it encompasses many forms of mixed martial arts and not just boxing, there are rumors thatEA has now begun work onEA Sports UFC 6, with a 2025 release window being targeted by the studio. For many, simply playing the game’s stand-up mode is the equivalent of a current-gen boxing game, and withUndisputedreceiving mixed reviews, many boxing fans are getting their fix via the latestEA Sports UFCtitles.
It’s no secret thatUndisputed, the first major boxing game sinceFight Night Champion, needs some major work. But if developer Steel City Interactive continues to listen to fan feedback and implement positive changes, it could be McGregor’s bare-knuckle game’s biggest competition. Plus, with rumors swirling thatEA has also restarted development on a newFight Nightgame, fans could be going from a serious lack of boxing titles to an oversaturation in the market.
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