Career mode/compelling longevity

I’ve been playing the UFC series for years and participated in the UFC 6 beta. The improvements to striking, animations, pacing, and overall presentation are excellent. The fights themselves feel better than ever.

My biggest concern is career mode. While the visuals and menus have been refreshed, the actual career experience feels nearly identical to UFC 4 and UFC 5. After a few hours, I’ve already seen most of what the mode has to offer.

The biggest issue is longevity. UFC games typically have multi-year life cycles, and career mode should be a mode players can invest hundreds of hours into. Right now, there isn’t enough variation between careers to encourage multiple playthroughs.

Some areas I’d love to see expanded:

• Meaningful career branching and decision-making.
• Rivalries that affect opportunities and storylines.
• Different paths to a title shot.
• More dynamic interactions with promotions, rankings, and contracts.
• Expanded fighter customization.
• New tattoos, hairstyles, gear, and cosmetic options.
• Training camps that feel different depending on coaches and gyms.
• Career outcomes that create unique stories rather than following the same formula every playthrough.

The gameplay improvements are fantastic, but career mode feels like a missed opportunity. For dedicated players, the fighting is better than ever, yet the long-term progression systems haven’t evolved at the same pace.