UFC Star Conor McGregor Says a Bare Knuckle Boxing Game Is in Development

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UFC Star Conor McGregor Says a Bare Knuckle Boxing Game Is in Development

Key Takeaways

  • Conor McGregor confirms development of a new bare-knuckle boxing video game.
  • UFC star recently became co-owner of American boxing promotion, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.
  • McGregor’s BKFC game faces competition from potential EA Sports UFC 6 and Fight Night revival.

As a seasoned gamer with decades of combat sports gaming under my belt, I can confidently say that the announcement of Conor McGregor’s Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship video game has me more than just a little excited! Having grown up on the original EA Sports UFC games and then transitioning to the more recent Fight Night titles, I’ve seen the evolution of combat sports gaming firsthand.

It’s been confirmed by UFC star turned BKFC co-owner Conor McGregor that a brand-new video game for bare-knuckle boxing is now being developed. Known for his association with EA Sports UFC in the past, McGregor has recently ventured into investing and co-owning the American boxing promotion called Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship or BKFC.

For years now, enthusiasts have been imploring EA Sports to reintroduce the popular Fight Night series. However, the studio has consistently focused on releasing new UFC games every two years instead. While boxing continues to be a globally significant sport, UFC and mixed martial arts (MMA) gained immense popularity among combat sports fans since the 2000s boom, particularly the UFC. It took some time for the UFC to find a development studio, but eventually, they partnered with EA Sports in 2014 to create their first game, and since then have released four sequels, culminating in EA Sports UFC 5 in 2023.

Famous fighter Conor McGregor has voiced his opinions about the recent EA Sports UFC games, possibly influencing his decision to create his own fighting game. In a recent tweet, McGregor announced, “I’m developing a Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship video game.” He continued by stating that the upcoming title would feature quick action, gruesome cuts and splashes of blood, along with the unique sound of bare knuckles striking bones, which has never been seen or heard in any previous video game. McGregor didn’t disclose whether the game will be for consoles and PCs, or just another mobile boxing game, but encouraged fans to keep an eye out for future updates.

McGregor’s Bare-Knuckle Boxing Game Could Have Stiff Competition

If we consider the upcoming bare-knuckle boxing video game isn’t just for mobile devices, it will face tough competition since there seems to be a renewed interest in boxing games. Although it includes various forms of martial arts and not only boxing, it’s said that Electronic Arts (EA) has commenced development on EA Sports UFC 6, with a tentative release date of 2025. For some enthusiasts, the game’s stand-up mode offers an experience similar to current-gen boxing games. Given the mixed feedback on Undisputed , many boxing fans are finding their entertainment through the latest titles from EA Sports UFC.

It’s clear that the recently released boxing game, Undisputed, has room for improvement since Fight Night Champion. However, if Steel City Interactive continues to address fan concerns and make constructive changes, it could pose a significant challenge to McGregor’s bare-knuckle game in the market. Moreover, whispers about Electronic Arts resuming development on a new Fight Night game might lead us from a scarcity of boxing games to an abundance in the gaming world.

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2024-10-24 13:33