Free EA Sports FC 25 Rival UFL Kicks Off on 12th September 1

You’ve got to give credit to developer Strikerz Inc: it’s decided to take on one of the biggest brands in gaming, and it’s almost at the finish line. Free-to-play football game UFL has enjoyed several wildly successful betas – and now it’s officially due out on 12th September, with full crossplay support across PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

While the game is completely free to download, as mentioned above, there will be some pre-order packs available which guarantee Early Access from 4th September and some in-game cosmetic items. These will be available to purchase from the PS Store imminently.

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“We’re thrilled to launch UFL on 12th September,” CEO Eugene Nashilov noted in a press release. “We can’t wait for gamers around the world to enjoy it and we thank them for the invaluable feedback they’ve provided us during two phases of open beta testing. The launch of UFL is a landmark moment in our journey, however, we equally realise that this is just the beginning. We’ll be constantly & regularly updating the UFL gaming experience for all the fans around the world.”

Throughout the abovementioned beta windows, a whopping 1.5 million clubs were created in more than 100 countries. Customisation is a big part of the game, as you’re encouraged to build your own team and personalise it to your tastes while also recruiting players from around the world.

But the big selling point here is the gameplay: UFL is promising a fairer, skill-based experience – an ambition it’s been eager to reiterate right throughout the title’s development. It’ll be interesting to see how this does: the project has been endorsed by Cristiano Ronaldo, so it’s got a big name behind it. Overcoming EA Sports FC 25 is practically impossible, but if the gameplay is as good as promised, it may just tempt some players away.