Curiously, sports games likeNHL 21andUFC 4were absent from yesterday’s EA Play event. The showcase was pretty fast-paced, so maybe there just wasn’t time. However, they could’ve easily tossed in a hockey puck or something in thatMadden/FIFAspot. That said,UFC 4is happeningand we’ll know much more about it next month at UFC 251. As you’re able to see in the latest fight poster, EA is traveling to UFC Island to✈️ Now boarding for#UFCFightIslandYour OFFICIAL#UFC251poster has just dropped.#InAbuDhabi@VisitAbuDhabipic.twitter.com/Vnuk1Ec8Q0— UFC (@ufc)June 28, 2025" target="_blank" rel=“noopener noreferrer”>drop some newson their upcoming fighter. Check it out.

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AnnouncingUFC 4at UFC 251 makes a lot of sense. After all, most of the people who care about a newUFCgame are already going to be watching. However, it is a little weird that EA didn’t say something like “keep an eye on UFC 251” to tease the announcement on their big faux E3 stage.

That said, at least we know when the reveal is coming. NHL fans are still left waiting for even a trickle of news. Hopefully, the team continues to build on thesolid foundationthat isUFC 3. That game had excellent striking but was marred withlackluster modesand ridiculous microtransactions.

Personally, I’m hoping they focus on building aFight Night: Champion-like career mode. I get it. Boxing isn’t popular anymore. We’re never getting a newFight Night, but they should at least take a bit of what made that game great and use it to improve the UFC franchise. Of course, I’d also love to see them ax microtransactions, but we all know the chances of that happening.

UFC 4’s reveal is coming to UFC 251. Presumably, the game will come to PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X. PC could also be on the table, but only time will tell.