We’ve heard a lot about the campaign and singleplayer features of THQ’s UFC Undisputed 3 these past few weeks and months, but we’ve heard next-to nothing about the mixed martial arts fighting game’s online features.
That’s all changed today as the publisher has flooded fans with details on UFC Undisputed 3’s content creation and community sharing functionality, improved online matchmaking capabilities, the return of Fight Camps, and more exciting features.
We hope you’ll excuse us as we relate the features to you word-for-word from THQ’s press release as there’s a ton of information explained very precisely. You’ll forgive us this one time, right? Of course you will.
If not, then you can read our previous coverage of UFC Undisputed 3 for screenshots and trailers, and read our hands-on preview and further hands-on impressions for much more information.
For now, however, here are the top new and improved online features to be included with UFC Undisputed 3 when the game launches across Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on February 14th in the US and February 17th around the rest of the world.
ONLINE EXHIBITION
“In Ranked Matches, players will select their fighters, referee and venue within UFC or PRIDE Mode. In addition, they will have the option to generate a Quick Match for automated matchmaking, a Custom Match to search with specific settings or select Create Session to host a match. Once a fight is complete, players will proceed to the post-game statistics for rankings information.
“Ranked statistics will contribute to a player’s Fighting Points grade and rank, as well as Fight Camp leader boards.”
EXHIBITION MATCHMAKING & FIGHTER POINTS
“UFC Undisputed 3 will introduce new servers to significantly improve online matchmaking capabilities. Parameters will also be set on ranked matches to ensure fairness for leaderboard participants.
The ranked settings are set to three rounds, while downloadable content and created fighters, mirror matches and camp fighting will be active during gameplay. In addition, Online Exhibition in UFC Undisputed 3 will introduce a new Fighter Points system. This system will enable players to compare ranks and show off their skill levels to see who is the ultimate champion.”
HIGHLIGHT REELS
“UFC Undisputed 3 will automatically save gameplay footage from fight rounds, up to the 50 most recent, enabling players to go back and watch them again. They will be able to save these videos to their Favorites and also cut clips from these fights to create a Highlight Reel.
“Highlight Reels may be also shared online so players can show off their accomplishments.”
CONTENT CREATION & COMMUNITY SHARING
“A community hub will allow players to upload their custom content, including created fighters, highlight reels and logo designs, and share the items with others from around the world. Once uploaded, anyone can download the content and use it within gameplay.
“A ratings system will allow players to rank each piece of shared content for others to review. In addition, players will also be able to download and review upcoming fight cards.”
FIGHT CAMPS RETURN
“Players may apply to join an existing camp or create their own, including selection of the camp’s name, developing a camp ID for use in match lobbies and creating a camp banner to be displayed during matches.
“The Camp Menu will offer several options based on player rankings, including access to the camp’s member list to monitor online status, option to view camp milestones and progress, as well as the ability to invite new camp members, accept applications and edit camp profile settings.
“In the gym, players will participate in free sparring with camp partners, play in unranked matches with camp members, compete in ranked matches outside of the camp and arrange chat sessions with up to four other players.”
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Comments:
Sounds like a ton of content and enhancements. I know the server issues and wait times for matchmaking were huge concerns in the last version. I hope this works out better for the fans.
Oh yeah, I remember the matchmaking in UFC 2010... aaaaah! Maddening! If your game has an online component, make sure it works properly please developers!
The highlights reel is going to be fun to play with, too - saving and re-watching all of those knock-out punches sounds like a great time!
Yeah, the highlight reel is a very nice addition. Street Fighter IV had a replay channel that was pretty cool. This is taking it up a notch.