a lot of fans have been vocal about their disappointment with Undisputed's updates. The frustration seems to stem from a few key issues:
1. Slow Update Rollouts
- The game has been in early access for over a year, and while updates have been released, they’ve been infrequent and underwhelming. Fans expected more frequent improvements, especially given how long the game has been in development.
2. Ignoring Core Issues
- Major gameplay problems like unrealistic movement, weak punch reactions, lackluster physics, and the overall lack of fluidity in animations have not been properly addressed.
- Instead of fixing fundamental gameplay mechanics, updates have focused more on adding new fighters or minor visual improvements.
3. Career Mode Feels Unfinished
- The recent update introduced weight class movement, but many fans feel it lacks depth. The AI still doesn’t fight realistically, and the career progression system is barebones.
- No real improvements to rankings, contract negotiations, or how fighters evolve over time.
4. Lack of Realistic Boxing Mechanics
- Undisputed was marketed as a sim boxing game, but many fans believe it has shifted toward a more arcade-like experience. The footwork system, lack of true inside fighting, and missing real-world boxing strategies are still unresolved.
5. Poor Communication from Developers
- Steel City Interactive has been inconsistent with updates and hasn’t directly addressed a lot of community concerns. They drop a patch and then go silent for months, which leaves fans feeling ignored.
- Their recent development update video in January 2025 didn’t offer any major fixes or features that hardcore boxing fans have been asking for.
6. Unrealistic Fighter Styles
- Many real-life boxers in the game don’t fight like their real-life counterparts. Instead of using unique animations or AI behavior, fighters often feel generic and robotic.
- The promised improvements to tendencies and styles haven’t been implemented properly.
7. No Meaningful Improvements to Online Play
- Online gameplay is still plagued by lag, matchmaking issues, and unrealistic fights where players exploit the same moves.
- No proper ranked mode or serious attempt to balance online mechanics for competitive play.
What Fans Expected But Didn't Get
- Better punch animations & physics
- More realistic footwork (loose movement for all is a problem)
- True boxer tendencies (AI fights too robotic)
- Expanded career mode features (more customization, deeper progression)
- More frequent and meaningful updates
- More transparency from developers
It’s clear that fans want Undisputed to be the ultimate realistic boxing sim, but right now, it feels like the developers are missing the mark. Do you think there’s still hope for them to turn things around, or do you feel like they're stuck in the wrong direction?
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