Tuesday, April 7, 2026

PETITION: Demand a 3rd-Party Survey for the Future of Boxing Video Games

 


This Is Bigger Than One Game

We, the boxing gaming community, are calling for a fully independent, third-party survey with public results to define the future of boxing video games.

This is not about complaints.
This is about accountability, transparency, and alignment with real player demand.


Who This Petition Is Directed To

Developers

  • Steel City Interactive

Publisher

  • PLAION

Investors & Stakeholders

  • Public Investment Fund
  • London Venture Partners
  • Novator Partners

Media & Industry Voices

  • Insider Gaming
  • IGN
  • GameSpot
  • Eurogamer

The Problem

There is currently no transparent, unbiased data showing what boxing fans truly want from a boxing video game.

Feedback today is:

  • Fragmented across Discord, social media, and private channels
  • Filtered through internal pipelines
  • Influenced by small but loud groups

This leads to assumption-based development, not data-driven decisions.


What We Are Demanding

We call for the commissioning of a neutral, third-party research firm to conduct a global survey that includes:

  • Simulation vs arcade vs hybrid preference
  • Offline vs online priorities
  • AI realism and boxer authenticity expectations
  • Presentation, commentary, and immersion features
  • Creation suite depth and customization demand
  • Long-term engagement systems (career mode, universe mode, etc.)

Most Important Requirement

👉 All results must be made PUBLIC and unfiltered


Why This Matters

For Developers (SCI)

  • Removes guesswork
  • Aligns development with real demand
  • Rebuilds trust with a divided community

For Publishers (PLAION)

  • Reduces financial risk
  • Provides validated direction for future titles
  • Strengthens long-term product positioning

For Investors

  • Delivers verifiable market data
  • Acts as a decision-making asset, not speculation
  • Confirms whether demand supports deeper simulation systems

For Media

  • Provides a factual foundation for coverage
  • Moves the conversation beyond opinions and narratives
  • Holds the industry accountable

Why This Cannot Be Ignored

  • Boxing is a global sport with millions of fans
  • Boxing games have existed for decades
  • The demand for realism, depth, and authenticity has been consistently voiced

Yet, there is still no public dataset confirming or denying that demand

That is unacceptable in a modern, data-driven industry.


What Happens Without This

If no third-party survey is conducted:

  • Development continues based on assumptions
  • Community division grows
  • Trust continues to erode
  • Opportunities for growth and innovation are missed

What Happens With It

If this survey is conducted:

  • The community becomes unified around real data
  • Developers gain clarity and direction
  • Investors gain confidence
  • The boxing genre gains legitimacy and growth potential

Call to Action

We are asking:

  • Fans to support and share this petition
  • Content creators to amplify this message
  • Media outlets to cover this initiative
  • Industry stakeholders to acknowledge and act

Final Statement

This is not a demand for perfection.
This is a demand for clarity.

Because right now:

  • Fans are debating
  • Developers are assuming
  • The industry is guessing

And none of that replaces real, public, third-party data


Sign. Share. Push for transparency. (Petition to Get a 3rd-Party Survey)


The future of boxing video games should be built on facts, not assumptions.

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