The Missing Votes: Investigating Steel City Interactive’s “10,000 Votes Across Platforms” Claim
Published: October 2025
Author: Poe — The Real Boxing Game Movement
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Steel City Interactive claimed that over 10,000 votes were cast “across all platforms” in a poll deciding whether to reset Undisputed’s leaderboards. But where did those votes come from? This investigative breakdown exposes inconsistencies, missing data, and why the Discord community’s role raises even more questions.
A Poll That Raised More Questions Than It Answered
When Steel City Interactive (SCI)—developers of Undisputed: Championship Edition—announced that over 10,000 votes had been cast “across all platforms” regarding a major leaderboard reset, fans took notice.
SCI claimed that 85% of voters supported wiping online records ahead of the upcoming Championship Edition release. But as the dust settled, the community began asking:
“Where did these votes actually come from—and why won’t SCI show the numbers?”
The Official Narrative
On October 6th, 2025, Undisputed’s official X/Twitter account posted:
“Should we reset all online quick fight, ranked, and leaderboards records on Championship Edition release?
If we receive more than 5,000 votes across platforms, we shall implement the most requested change.”
By the time the poll closed, the Twitter count showed just 2,166 votes—far below the 5,000 threshold.
The next day, SCI declared:
“We have received over 10,000 votes across platforms, with 85% voting in favor of a grand record reset.”
Press outlets like Operation Sports and GameRant repeated this claim. But none verified or cited where those extra votes came from.
The Transparency Problem
“Across all platforms” sounds inclusive—but without specifics, it’s a phrase built on vagueness. SCI offered no clarity on:
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🟡 Which platforms were included (Discord? Instagram? Steam? In-game?)
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🟡 Whether duplicate votes were filtered
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🟡 How votes were verified or tallied
No additional public polls or screenshots have surfaced. In fact, here’s what the investigation uncovered:
| Platform | Evidence of Poll | Vote Count | Verification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twitter/X | ✅ Verified official poll | ~2,166 | Publicly visible |
| Discord | ⚠️ None verified | Unknown | No data |
| ❌ None found | None | No story or post | |
| Steam Hub | ❌ None found | None | No record |
| In-Game Survey | ❌ None reported | None | No confirmation |
That leaves only one confirmed poll: the one on Twitter/X.
The Discord Question: Token Inclusion or Genuine Engagement?
Pull Quote:
“Why should Discord votes suddenly matter if SCI often dismisses the Discord community’s feedback as unimportant?”
One of the most glaring contradictions is SCI’s relationship with its Discord community. For months, the development team has been criticized for being defensive, dismissive, or outright combative toward long-time Discord members offering feedback.
So it’s fair to ask:
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Why should Discord votes now matter?
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Were Discord users only included to inflate the numbers and justify a pre-determined decision?
Possible Explanation 1: Inflated Optics
If Discord “votes” were simply emoji reactions or informal tallies in chat channels, SCI could easily claim participation without verification. It’s a way to boost engagement stats without transparency.
Possible Explanation 2: Fan Interest Probe
Alternatively, this poll may have been less about resetting leaderboards and more about measuring remaining fan interest—a stealth test to gauge how many people still care about Undisputed after years of delays, controversy, and unmet promises.
If so, the poll’s purpose wasn’t to listen—it was to measure survival.
Why Transparency Matters
Polls like these aren’t harmless. They directly influence community trust and determine how player progress is handled.
For a studio already accused of downplaying realism, sidelining simulation fans, and rewriting its early promises, failing to provide transparent data only deepens skepticism.
Transparency Checklist SCI Could’ve Followed:
📸 Post screenshots of every poll on every platform.
📊 Share per-platform totals and percentages.
🔍 Verify unique participants across platforms.
🧾 Release a short transparency summary with the final decision.
Without these, the “10,000 votes” claim remains an unverifiable marketing number, not a democratic result.
Community Reactions: From Skepticism to Sarcasm
Fans quickly called it out:
“Twitter had 2k votes. Where’s the other 8k?”
“If Discord doesn’t matter, how does it suddenly count now?”
“Why can’t they show screenshots from each platform?”
Across Reddit, X, and Discord itself, the tone turned half-serious, half-satirical, dubbing it “The Ghost Poll”—a symbolic reminder of SCI’s selective transparency.
Beyond the Numbers: Fan Trust and Developer Accountability
This isn’t just about a leaderboard reset—it’s a litmus test for SCI’s honesty.
For a studio that once promised to deliver the most authentic boxing simulation ever, credibility has become its most damaged attribute.
When a company refuses to show evidence for community votes while dismissing fan feedback, it’s not simply miscommunication—it’s a trust crisis disguised as a poll result.
Conclusion: Votes Without Visibility
The “10,000 votes across platforms” claim remains an impressive-sounding number—but until SCI shows receipts, it’s only that: a number.
Whether a case of poor communication or a marketing strategy designed to gauge survival interest, the outcome is the same: the community feels deceived.
Final Pull Quote:
“In boxing, numbers only matter when they’re real—and the same goes for community trust.”
Until SCI provides a transparent breakdown of where each vote came from, fans are justified in treating this claim as unverified and inflated. The company’s credibility depends on what it does next: show the proof or own the spin.
Author’s Note
This investigation was compiled using public records, social media posts, and archived developer communications as of October 2025.
If SCI releases verifiable breakdowns or data, this article will be updated to reflect those details.
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