EA Sports UFC 4 is a mixed martial arts fighting game developed by EA Vancouver and published by EA Sports, released on August 14, 2020 for PS4. Based on the Ultimate Fighting Championship, it lets players create and shape their own fighter’s legacy through a unified progression system across all modes. Featuring improved gameplay mechanics, new arenas, and a streamlined control scheme, UFC 4 offers both competitive depth and accessibility. Players can fight in the Octagon, underground arenas like The Kumite and The Backyard, or online in Blitz Battles and World Championships.
Key Features
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Career Mode Progression Start as an unknown amateur and rise to UFC superstardom, making choices that shape your fighting style, relationships, and career path
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Unified Fighter Evolution Develop and customize your created fighter across all modes, with progression carrying over between offline and online play
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New Fighting Environments Compete in The Kumite, The Backyard, UFC Apex, and Action Avenue, each with unique atmosphere and presentation
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Refined Gameplay Mechanics Real Player Motion (RPM) technology enhances clinch control, takedowns, and ground-and-pound for more fluid and responsive combat
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Diverse Fighter Roster Choose from over 229 unique fighters, including UFC champions, legends, and special guest fighters like Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua
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Multiple Disciplines Master boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, blending them into your own MMA style
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Online Modes Compete in fast-paced Blitz Battles, climb the ranks in Online World Championships, or spar casually with friends
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Customization Options Personalize your fighter’s appearance, gear, and entrance animations with unlockable items and vanity packs
Pros and Cons
Pros
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Deep roster with varied fighting styles
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Improved clinch, takedown, and ground mechanics
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Career mode integrates training, relationships, and fight choices Cons
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No Ultimate Team mode compared to UFC 3
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Some cosmetic content locked behind microtransactions
Compatibility
Works with:
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PlayStation 4 consoles
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DualShock 4 controllers
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PlayStation 5 consoles via backward compatibility
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PS Plus subscription required for online multiplayer
Short Point-Based Overview
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Title: EA Sports UFC 4 – PS4
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Genre: Fighting, Sports (MMA)
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Developer: EA Vancouver
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Publisher: EA Sports
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Release Date: August 14, 2020
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Modes: Single-player, Local Multiplayer (2 players), Online Multiplayer
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Rating: ESRB Teen (Blood, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Violence)
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Platform: PlayStation 4
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In-Game Purchases: Optional cosmetic and content packs
