EA has detailed some of the feedback that it received from the EA Sports UFC 6 early access period, and how it intends to adjust them for players. The game is available today on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
EA intends to make adjustments to the following areas:
Flow State Visuals
Based on what we’ve heard from the community, we’re working on updates that will give players more control over their Flow State visual experience while maintaining the critical gameplay information it provides. We’re working on a new setting that will allow players to turn off the visual and audio presentation associated with Flow State across both online and offline gameplay. While these presentation elements can be turned off, the underlying gameplay mechanics and Flow State’s functionality will remain unchanged.
Online Stability
We’ve seen reports of crashes, matchmaking issues, and other online issues during Early Access. Delivering a stable and reliable online experience remains a top priority for the team.
Since the Early Access launch, we’ve released three updates focused on improving stability, reducing crashes, and addressing matchmaking issues across the game. We’re continuing to actively monitor player reports and gameplay data, with several additional stability-focused updates planned for the coming month.
Gameplay Balance
As more players spend time with UFC 6 and engage with its deeper gameplay systems, we’re beginning to see competitive trends emerge across the community. This is a normal part of launch for any competitive game, as players explore mechanics and identify highly effective strategies.
We’re actively monitoring gameplay data, community feedback, and reported exploits to identify areas where gameplay balance adjustments may be needed. Our goal is to support a competitive environment that rewards skill, strategy, and a variety of playstyles.
We’re prioritizing issues that directly impact competitive gameplay. Here are some of the areas we’re investigating and continuing to focus on:
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- Stamina functionality (Stand-Up and Ground)
- Takedown bails
- Striking momentum and animations for specific moves
- Specific striking combinations
- Specific hit reactions
Fighter Likenesses
We’ve also seen feedback on how certain fighters look in-game, including their likenesses and overall appearances. The team is reviewing examples the community has shared through social posts, community threads on Reddit and Discord, and the EA forums to better understand where updates may make sense.
Some feedback may point to technical issues, while other areas need more time and a closer look. We’ll continue to prioritize feedback and updates that improve those fighters’ in-game representation in future patches. As always, stay tuned to the EA SPORTS UFC social channels for more details.
Roster Updates
We’re excited to keep building and evolving the UFC 6 roster with each update. While some fighters from previous EA SPORTS UFC titles are not part of the current roster, roster composition evolves from game to game as we continue to represent the changing landscape of the sport.
We know how much some of those names mean to the community, and we appreciate the passion players bring to roster discussions. Our focus remains on expanding UFC 6 with new fighter additions every month.
Final Weapoon reviewed EA Sports UFC 6, giving it a 4/5. We described it as “a great sports-fighting game that brings a slew of single-player content that new and returning UFC fans will enjoy. With well over 100 playable fighters on the base roster, there’s a legend or current-day superstar to test out with the improved gameplay mechanics and new features, including the all-new and intuitive Flow State. The game’s assist and difficulty options also give you control and ease you into what’s new in EA Sports UFC 6.”
