How I think SCI should handle telling fans they are making Undisputed 2
A Letter to Our Community: Facing Today, Building Tomorrow
To our players, fans, and supporters,
We want to start by acknowledging something important: we know that many of you are frustrated, disappointed, and in some cases, angry. Undisputed launched with a vision of bringing a truly realistic boxing experience to life, but it has not met expectations in several critical ways. AI inconsistencies, gameplay imbalances, technical bugs, matchmaking problems, and crashes have affected your experience—and for that, we are sincerely sorry.
We know that saying “we hear you” is not enough. Many of you may feel like we are moving on too quickly, or that your time, money, and trust are being disregarded. That skepticism is justified. The reality is: we understand it’s going to be extremely difficult to earn back your confidence, and we do not take that lightly.
Acknowledging the Challenges Head-On
We have seen your voices—across social media, forums, and community channels. You’ve highlighted areas where the game breaks down, where mechanics fail, and where the experience does not reflect the ambition we set out to achieve.
We will not sugarcoat this: Undisputed is not in the state it should have been at launch. Many of the problems are systemic, and fixing them requires time, resources, and careful planning. This is the reality we face together as a team and a community.
Our Commitment to Fixing Undisputed
Despite how difficult it may feel to believe, we are fully committed to improving the current game. Concrete actions include:
Gameplay and AI fixes: Addressing erratic behavior, unrealistic decision-making, and balancing issues to make fights feel fair, responsive, and exciting.
Stability and matchmaking updates: Reducing crashes, disconnections, and frustrating matchmaking experiences.
Mechanics and controls improvements: Ensuring punches, blocks, and movement respond consistently to player input.
We will share timelines, patch notes, and updates regularly. We are not asking for blind trust—we are showing our work, listening to feedback, and making changes as fast as we responsibly can.
Introducing Undisputed 2
We also want to be honest about the future. While Undisputed continues to be improved, we are beginning development on Undisputed 2. We know how this will sound: moving on to a sequel while the first game struggles feels like a betrayal. That feeling is valid, and we understand why it will be difficult for many fans to accept.
We are not doing this lightly. Undisputed 2 is inspired entirely by the lessons learned from the first game. Every flaw, every frustration, and every piece of feedback is being used to shape a more polished, responsive, and engaging experience. The sequel is not a replacement—it is an evolution, an attempt to do justice to the vision we could not fully realize the first time.
Why Acceptance Will Be Hard
We understand: you trusted us once and were disappointed. Asking you to embrace the idea of a sequel may feel impossible right now. Some of you may never forgive us. Some of you will wait to see proof in the next few updates before even considering trying the sequel. That is fair. Earning back trust is not about announcements—it’s about action over time.
We are prepared for skepticism, criticism, and doubt. We are prepared to work harder, longer, and more transparently than we ever have before to demonstrate that the first game was not the final word on what this series can be.
Engaging the Community in the Journey
Your voice is central to everything we do. We are committed to:
Feedback-driven updates: Every patch and change will reflect community input.
Open communication: We will maintain developer blogs, forums, and dedicated portals where you can track progress.
Early testing for the sequel: We want players to be part of shaping the next game from the ground up, not just receiving it after launch.
Undisputed 2 will only succeed if it reflects the needs, desires, and expertise of our community. We cannot do this alone, and we do not intend to.
Closing
We are fully aware of the uphill battle we face in earning back your trust. We know that for many, it will take months or years—or may never happen. But we are committed to doing the hard work anyway. Undisputed is our journey, and we are not abandoning it. We are learning, iterating, and striving to create something worthy of your time and passion.
Thank you for your honesty, your patience, and your commitment to the community. We cannot promise immediate satisfaction, but we can promise transparency, accountability, and relentless effort to improve both the current game and the next chapter in the series.
With respect and gratitude,
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