EA Sports announced that the cover star for UFC 2 is none other than Ronda Rousey. Also released was a host of new features and modes including the ability to bet on the outcomes of real life UFC matches in order to win in game rewards.
The game delivers an experience for every fight fan, including five brand new game modes, a revamped Career Mode which introduces the option to create female fighters for the first time in a UFC game, and a new Title Chase system for Online Championships. No matter what kind of fighter you are, there’s a mode to match your style of play…finish the fight with devastating knockouts in the all-new KO Mode, create and customize a team of champions in UFC Ultimate Team, or craft your dream fight card in the Custom Event Creator. EA SPORTS UFC 2 has a mode for every fight fan.
In addition, for the first time there will be an EA Sports ultimate team that allows you to build a roster of over five fighters to compete against friends in a competition to see who has the best team
- UFC Ultimate Team – The first-ever “Ultimate Team” experience in a 1v1 fighting game.
- Create your team of up to five fighters in different weight classes using UFC 2’s deep customization options.
- Compete in online or offline competitions to progress your fighters and earn coins.
- Collect coins to buy packs which deliver special items used to boost fighter performance.
- Customize your fighters with items from packs which improve or change moves, attributes and perks – all of which work together to sculpt your team members into the most explosive in the UFC.
Custom Event Creator – UFC events deliver excitement at every turn and picking the fight card is at the heart of creating one of the biggest sporting spectacles in the world. Step into the shoes of a matchmaker and build the fight card of your dreams by choosing from hundreds of mixed martial artists. Select iconic venues, authentic referees, and custom fight settings, then play the event from start to finish and make sure the results live up to the hype.
Online Championships - Step into the online Octagon for an all new Title Chase. Compete with your favorite fighters and test your skills against other warriors from around the world. Go on a win streak to earn a title shot in your division and defend the belt as long as you can. With an updated division progression system, as well as an all-new Title Chase and featured fighter system, you’ll have more reason than ever to build your online legacy.
The live events mode will also function as a UFC fantasy mode which will you allow you to place wagers on real life UFC events for the privilege of earning in game rewards. Now, of course this most likely won't be real money as it is illegal in many states, but we reached out to EA to confirm the details of these wagers and will let you know what we find out.
Lastly is the new KO mode. With no grappling to worry about, unleash the punches, kicks, knees and elbows in this fast, fun, and furious mode; perfect for any fan looking to let the fists fly against their friends. The rules are simple…the fight doesn’t stop until someone gets starched!
UFC 2 promises to have the biggest roster ever in an MMA fighting game, but no exact numbers were released as of yet or a release date. We'll let you know what we hear from EA when we hear back.
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