Overview
- EA Play early access trials began June 12 and are currently active with progress carrying over to the full game ahead of a global release on June 19.
- Early reviews single out a new Flow State system that fills a meter and grants fighter-specific Flow Boosts to change momentum in fights.
- Critics praise the upgraded presentation, 3D audio, dynamic lighting and tighter stand-up combat while noting some glitches and wonky animations in preview builds.
- The launch omits an Ultimate Team mode and features little-to-no microtransactions at release, with EA planning monthly live-service updates and Fight Week content to add features over time.
- Players have found a large roster reduction — reporters say about 65 fighters were removed from the day-one selection — which shifts the emphasis to deep single-player modes like The Legacy, Career overhaul, Hall of Legends and The Gym.