Dear UFL Players,

Starting August 27, the new August League Pack will be available in the UFL in-game Store, bringing together a selection of players ready to make an impact across every area of the pitch.

With ratings ranging from 91 to 96, the collection offers options for defense, midfield, and attack — whether you’re looking for a new leader at the back, more creativity in midfield, or another threat in the final third.

Guaranteed 94-Rated Player

Every 6th opening of the August League Pack guarantees a 94-rated Player Card, giving you a chance to add one of the strongest players from the collection to your squad.

August League Pack Lineup

Player	Position	Rating	Skills	Link-Up
Marquinhos	CB	96	—	Engine+ (25%) / Reliable+ (35%) / Tactical+ (40%)
Ismael Saibari	CAM	95	Ball Roll 4×4	Engine+ (25%) / Reliable+ (35%) / Tactical+ (40%)
Bruno Guimarães	CM	94	Long Ranger	Engine+ (25%) / Reliable+ (35%) / Tactical+ (40%)
Jarrod Bowen	RW	94	Finesse Shot	Engine+ (25%) / Reliable+ (35%) / Tactical+ (40%)
Mika Godts	LW	93	—	Engine+ (25%) / Reliable+ (35%) / Tactical+ (40%)
Michele Di Gregorio	GK	93	—	Engine+ (25%) / Reliable+ (35%) / Tactical+ (40%)
Carlos Espí	ST	92	—	Engine+ (25%) / Reliable+ (35%) / Tactical+ (40%)
Mattia Zaccagni	CAM	92	—	Engine+ (25%) / Reliable+ (35%) / Tactical+ (40%)
Ben Davies	LB	91	New Position (CB)	Engine+ (25%) / Reliable+ (35%) / Tactical+ (40%)
Valentín Barco	CDM	91	—	Engine+ (25%) / Reliable+ (35%) / Tactical+ (40%)

At the top of the lineup is Marquinhos with a 96 rating, followed by Ismael Saibari at 95. The pack also features two 94-rated options: Bruno Guimarães, equipped with Long Ranger, and Jarrod Bowen, featuring Finesse Shot.

From strengthening your defense to adding creativity in midfield and more options in attack, the August League Pack gives you plenty of ways to develop your squad.

And remember: every 6th opening guarantees a 94-rated Player Card.

Check out the August League Pack in the UFL in-game Store starting August 27 and add new talent to your squad.

See you on the pitch!

The UFL Team

Dear UFL Players,

A scheduled maintenance update will take place on August 27 from 07:00 to 10:00 UTC. The server will be unavailable during this period, and matches will be inaccessible starting from 06:40 UTC.
Please note that while the expected server reactivation time is 10:00 UTC, minor delays may occur. If the game is not accessible immediately, rest assured it will be available shortly.

New content

• Weekend pack — Next Wave Pack (available August 29 – September 1). 
• August League Pack (available August 27 – September 10).

Other

• Added an SP counter to the Challenges screen. 
• Improved the appearance detail of the following players:
  • Lionel Messi
  • Cristiano Ronaldo
  • John Stones
  • Nemanja Matic
  • Ciro Immobile
  • José María Giménez
  • Michael Olise
  • Unai Simón
  • Yuri Berchiche
  • Kenan Yıldız
  • Ben Davies
  • Taty Castellanos
  • Victor Froholdt
  • Destiny Udogie
  • Mika Godts
  • Francesco Camarda
  • Carlos Espí

UFL Community

Join the thriving UFL community on our official Discord server and across social media: X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Threads, TikTok.

Need help?

If you encounter technical issues when installing or playing UFL, our Support Portal is your go-to resource. You can report any problems directly on the main page by submitting a request.

See you on the pitch!

The UFL Team

Dear UFL Players,

From August 22 through August 25, the Top Risers Pack will be available in the UFL in-game Store, featuring five Player Cards with ratings from 91 to 95, Skills, and Link-Ups. Every 6th pack opening guarantees a Player Card with a 91–95 rating.

This special collection highlights players whose standout performances have driven a significant rise in their transfer market value.

Featured Players

Player	Position	Rating	Skills	Secondary Position	Link-Up
Morgan Rogers	CAM	93	Long Ranger	—	Engine+ (25%) / Reliable+ (35%) / Tactical+ (40%)
Aleksandar Stanković	CDM	91	Air Defence, Tackle and Pass	New Position (CM)	Engine+ (25%) / Reliable+ (35%) / Tactical+ (40%)
João Neves	CM	95	—	—	Engine+ (25%) / Reliable+ (35%) / Tactical+ (40%)
Folarin Balogun	ST	92	Fast Shot, Fast Pass and Run	—	Engine+ (25%) / Reliable+ (35%) / Tactical+ (40%)
Nico O’Reilly	LB	94	Energizer	—	Engine+ (25%) / Reliable+ (35%) / Tactical+ (40%)

The Top Risers Pack brings new options across different areas of the pitch. Add João Neves with a 95 rating to your midfield, strengthen your defense with Nico O’Reilly with a 94 rating, or bring Morgan Rogers with a 93 rating into your attacking midfield.

Plus, every 6th Top Risers Pack opening guarantees a Player Card with a 91–95 rating.

Don’t miss out — the Top Risers Pack will only be available from August 22 through August 25 in the UFL in-game Store.

See you on the pitch!

The UFL Team

Dear UFL Players,

The August Game Changers Pack 2 is now available in the UFL in-game Store through September 3. This collection features a lineup of players rated 89–94, offering new options to strengthen your squad across multiple positions.

Guaranteed Reward

Every 7th opening of the August Game Changers Pack 2 guarantees a Mastery 3 Player Card rated 93–94.

August Game Changers Pack 2 Lineup

Player	Position	Rating	Skill	Link-Up Play Styles
Fabián Ruiz	CDM	94	Fast Pass	Rapid (67%) / Reliable (33%)
Christos Tzolis	LW	93	Fast Shot	Rapid (67%) / Reliable (33%)
John Stones	RB	93	Ball-Blocker	Rapid (67%) / Reliable (33%)
Abdukodir Khusanov	CB	92	—	Rapid (67%) / Reliable (33%)
Joshua Zirkzee	ST	92	—	Rapid (67%) / Reliable (33%)
Maghnes Akliouche	RW	92	—	Rapid (67%) / Reliable (33%)
Romano Schmid	CAM	92	—	Rapid (67%) / Reliable (33%)
Rio Ngumoha	LW	91	—	Rapid (67%) / Reliable (33%)
Andrea Cambiaso	LB	91	—	Rapid (67%) / Reliable (33%)
Pablo Pagis	ST	91	—	Rapid (67%) / Reliable (33%)
Marcos Alonso	LB	90	—	Rapid (67%) / Reliable (33%)
Kerim Alajbegovic	RW	90	—	Rapid (67%) / Reliable (33%)
Mamadou Sangaré	CM	90	—	Rapid (67%) / Reliable (33%)
Douglas Luiz	CM	89	—	Rapid (67%) / Reliable (33%)
Josep Martínez	GK	89	—	Rapid (67%) / Reliable (33%)
Sam Smith	ST	89	—	Rapid (67%) / Reliable (33%)
António Silva	CB	89	—	Rapid (67%) / Reliable (33%)
Paweł Wszołek	RB	89	—	Rapid (67%) / Reliable (33%)

Don’t miss the opportunity to add new players to your squad. The August Game Changers Pack 2 is available in the UFL in-game Store from August 20 through September 3.

See you on the pitch!

The UFL Team

Dear UFL Players,

Football is back in the city — and it’s bringing a new style with it!

From August 20 to September 16, the new Urban Style Team Pass will be available in UFL, celebrating urban football culture, matchday style, and the return of club football after the summer break.

Progress through the Team Pass, earn rewards, and add player cards from the new Urban Style collection, packs, resources, and customization items to your club.

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New Urban Style Collection

One of the main highlights of the new Team Pass is the Urban Style player collection.

The special Urban Style Pack features 18 player cards rated from 91 to 94:

Player	Position	Rating	Skills	Link-Up Play Style
Maduka Okoye	GK	91		Approaching+ (30%) / Guardian+ (35%) / Reliable+ (35%)
Riccardo Calafiori	LB	91		Approaching+ (30%) / Guardian+ (35%) / Reliable+ (35%)
Xavi Simons	CAM	91		Approaching+ (30%) / Guardian+ (35%) / Reliable+ (35%)
João Pedro	ST	91		Approaching+ (30%) / Guardian+ (35%) / Reliable+ (35%)
Noni Madueke	RW	91		Approaching+ (30%) / Guardian+ (35%) / Reliable+ (35%)
Benjamin André	CDM	91		Approaching+ (30%) / Guardian+ (35%) / Reliable+ (35%)
Antonio Rüdiger	CB	92		Approaching+ (30%) / Guardian+ (35%) / Reliable+ (35%)
Héctor Bellerín	RB	92		Approaching+ (30%) / Guardian+ (35%) / Reliable+ (35%)
Dani Olmo	CM	92		Approaching+ (30%) / Guardian+ (35%) / Reliable+ (35%)
Mason Mount	CDM	92		Approaching+ (30%) / Guardian+ (35%) / Reliable+ (35%)
Charles De Ketelaere	ST	92		Approaching+ (30%) / Guardian+ (35%) / Reliable+ (35%)
Jack Grealish	LW	92		Approaching+ (30%) / Guardian+ (35%) / Reliable+ (35%)
Gianluigi Donnarumma	GK	93	The Last Stand	Approaching+ (30%) / Guardian+ (35%) / Reliable+ (35%)
Cole Palmer	CAM	93	Ball Roll 4×4	Approaching+ (30%) / Guardian+ (35%) / Reliable+ (35%)
Antony	RW	93	Fast Driven Pass	Approaching+ (30%) / Guardian+ (35%) / Reliable+ (35%)
Jules Koundé	CB	94	Fast Pass	Approaching+ (30%) / Guardian+ (35%) / Reliable+ (35%)
Trent Alexander-Arnold	RB	94	Overlapping Threat	Approaching+ (30%) / Guardian+ (35%) / Reliable+ (35%)
Rafael Leão	LW	94	Fast Chip Shot	Approaching+ (30%) / Guardian+ (35%) / Reliable+ (35%)

The Urban Style Pack comes in three versions — Lite, Standard, and Premium. Each guarantees a 94-rated player card after a certain number of openings:

• Premium — a guaranteed 94-rated card every 5 openings;
• Standard — a guaranteed 94-rated card every 9 openings;
• Lite — a guaranteed 94-rated card every 50 openings.

Four Urban Style Players in the Team Pass

Four more player cards from the Urban Style collection can be earned directly by progressing through the Team Pass. All four are rated 91:

Player	Position	Rating	Link-Up Play Style
Amadou Onana	CM	91	Approaching+ (30%) / Guardian+ (35%) / Reliable+ (35%)
Gianluca Mancini	CB	91	Approaching+ (30%) / Guardian+ (35%) / Reliable+ (35%)
Nahuel Molina	RB	91	Approaching+ (30%) / Guardian+ (35%) / Reliable+ (35%)
Callum Hudson-Odoi	LW	91	Approaching+ (30%) / Guardian+ (35%) / Reliable+ (35%)

Progress through the Team Pass levels to add these players to your collection.

Urban Style in Squad Swaps

Urban Style cards can also be used in Squad Swaps, where you’ll have the chance to earn five more Urban Style player cards rated from 92 to 97.

Lamine Yamal, Cole Palmer, Dani Olmo, Charles De Ketelaere, and Riccardo Calafiori await you in Squad Swaps, featuring the strongest cards in the Urban Style collection.

These cards can have up to three functional skills, while some players also receive an additional position.

Use the Urban Style cards you’ve collected in Squad Swaps, earn new players, and keep strengthening your collection.

Urban Style for Your Club

Urban Style isn’t just about new players. The Team Pass also features customization items inspired by urban football culture, matchday fashion, and the atmosphere of local football pitches.

Rewards include:

• Blokecore Kit — a kit inspired by the blokecore aesthetic;
• Casual Kit — football apparel featuring elements of everyday urban fashion;
• Old School Kit — a retro cut and design inspired by football kits from the early 1990s;
• City Spirit Badge — a badge celebrating football’s ability to bring local communities together;
• Urban Boots — boots inspired by everyday footwear and simple styles that have become an essential part of football on urban pitches;
• Reusch Attrakt Gold X Strapless — officially licensed Reusch goalkeeper gloves.

You can also earn various card packs, CP, LP, and Particles by progressing through the Urban Style Team Pass.

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Power Up in Style!

The Urban Style Team Pass will be available from August 20 to September 16.

Get back on the pitch, build your new Urban Style collection, earn rewards, and create your own style in UFL.

Football’s Back in the City!

See you on the pitch!

The UFL Team

Dear UFL Players,

A scheduled maintenance update will take place on August 20 from 07:00 to 9:00 UTC. The server will be unavailable during this period, and matches will be inaccessible starting from 06:40 UTC.
Please note that while the expected server reactivation time is 9:00 UTC, minor delays may occur. If the game is not accessible immediately, rest assured it will be available shortly.

For more details about Update 0.74.0, check out the full article.

Gameplay

• Passing:
  • Reworked the impact of player characteristics on Passes, Driven Passes, and Through Balls.
  • Improved pass responsiveness after receiving the ball and dribbling.
  • Improved the pass destination selection system to better account for the movement of teammates and opponents, as well as open space.
• Pass reception:
  • Added new pass reception animations.
  • Reception quality now depends more heavily on pass quality, the receiving player’s characteristics, and pressure from opponents.
• Refined the system for defender reactions when intercepting passes. The reaction time for initiating an interception now depends on the gameplay situation, player positioning, and defensive characteristics.
• One Touch:
  • Improved input responsiveness for one-touch shots.
  • Added a new characteristic, One Touch, that affects accuracy, shot dispersion, and shot power buildup speed.
• Reworked heading calculations. The outcome now depends more heavily on the speed and direction of the ball, shot power, the jump, and the Heading characteristic.
• Rebalanced the impact of player characteristics on core gameplay mechanics. The speed, accuracy, and effectiveness of actions now depend more heavily on the player’s characteristics while remaining within a more balanced gameplay model.
• Off-the-ball movement:
  • The Agility characteristic now has a greater impact on changes in movement direction.
  • In Jockey, defender effectiveness now depends more heavily on the Defence Awareness characteristic.
• Reworked the stamina consumption system and the impact of fatigue on player actions. Managing stamina throughout the match is now more important, requiring players to choose the right moments for pressing, sprints, and more active play.
• Updated player selection when contesting loose balls and improved automatic player switching in contested gameplay situations. Players now make more logical decisions, while control switching is more consistent and better reflects the flow of play.
• New Skills:
  • Finesse Shot — enables more powerful, accurate, and curved finesse shots, with faster shot execution.
  • Energizer — reduces stamina consumption, improves stamina recovery, and allows players to maintain a high tempo for longer.
• Skill rebalancing:
  • We have also updated the balance of existing Skills to ensure that each retains its unique role without providing an excessive advantage. Skill effectiveness is now more closely tied to player characteristics and the user’s decisions during the match.
• Out-of-position debuffs:
  • Player cards used out of position receive debuffs to their characteristics.
  • The debuffs are automatically removed when the player returns to his correct position.
  • The goal is to encourage more deliberate and authentic squad building and formation choices, as well as to prevent users from exploiting gameplay mechanics by fielding players outside their natural positions.
• Player characteristic updates:
  We have updated the player characteristic system to make it more detailed and intuitive.
  What has changed:
  • Tackles has been split into two characteristics:
    • Standing Tackle
    • Sliding Tackle
  • Pass Accuracy has been split into:
    • Short Pass
    • Long Pass
  • Attack Positioning has been renamed to Attack Awareness.
  • Defensive Positioning has been renamed to Defence Awareness.
  • Awareness has been renamed to Field Vision.
  • Positioning (GK) has been renamed to GK Awareness.
  • New characteristics have been added to the Fitness group:
    • Aggression
    • Balance
  • A new characteristic has been added to the Passing group:
    • Pass Positioning
  • A new characteristic has been added to the Shooting group:
    • One Touch
  • The following characteristic has been moved to the Shooting group:
    • Heading
  • The calculation of overall characteristics and rating for new-season cards has been adjusted: the more important a specific characteristic is for a player’s position, the greater its impact on the resulting value.
• Player characteristics are now more specialized and more accurately reflect players’ strengths, physical characteristics, and effectiveness in different gameplay situations.
• Link-Up Play Style characteristics have been updated accordingly; more details are available in the article. 
• Fixes:
  • Fixed unnatural goalkeeper shoulder movement while idle when the ball was far from the goal.
  • Fixed delayed goalkeeper reactions to a nearby ball when it was passed from one opponent to another.
  • Fixed excessive player drifting during sharp changes of direction while sprint dribbling.
  • Fixed a delay in animation selection after a shot input when the player was moving in strafe mode (LB/L1) away from the goal.
  • Fixed an issue where a player could disappear from the squad when changing Formation.
  • Fixed the penalty shootout victory cutscene in Showdown mode.

AI Assist

• Defensive behavior:
  • Reduced automatic defensive assistance from AI Assist. Successful defending now depends more directly on manual player switching and the user’s ability to control defenders.
  • Attacking movement will now create more gaps in defensive formations, with defenders less tightly bound to their positions and leaving more open space.
  • AI-controlled defenders are now significantly less effective at marking the ball carrier in one-on-one situations, making it noticeably easier to wrong-foot them and dribble past them.
  • Center-backs no longer cluster together when using a narrow Formation.
• Attacking behavior:
  • Players now account for opponent positioning more effectively and try to move into more open passing lanes.
  • Improved player activity and situational behavior inside the opponent’s penalty area. Players now get open more effectively for short passes when the ball is inside the box, and position themselves better for low crosses and crosses when the ball is outside the opponent’s penalty area.
  • Players now better account for the position of the ball carrier and opponents along the offside line; they attempt to make runs into open spaces where the ball carrier can more easily find them with a through pass.
  • Players now account for the offside line more effectively, situationally slowing down or stopping at the line to make it easier to play them in before they move offside.
  • Players now better account for the positioning of teammates and the ball carrier, avoiding runs into areas occupied by other players and staying out of the ball carrier’s path.
  • Fixed an issue where a center-forward would ignore the movement of a wide teammate carrying the ball and continue his run.
  • Players no longer make unnecessary runs toward goal after a shot when there is no clear ball carrier.
  • Players now transition to active play more quickly immediately after winning the ball from an opponent.
• Set pieces:
  • The goalkeeper no longer runs outside the penalty area when attempting to intercept a shot.
  • Fixed incorrect goalkeeper positioning behind the goal when an offside is called near the goal line.
  • Players no longer get stuck in the wall after a fake shot from a free kick.
  • When a player in the wall is substituted, the replacement now correctly takes his place.

Bot

• Adaptive difficulty:
  • Completely reworked how the bot adapts to the user during the introductory match. The AI now assesses the user’s level more effectively and smoothly adjusts its play during the half. The bot takes into account how well the user has mastered the controls, making the match engaging for both newcomers and experienced players.
• AI defensive behavior:
  • Team pressing (Containing): At higher difficulty levels, the bot now actively contains the ball carrier with a second player. The AI now applies double pressure to the ball carrier, making it more difficult to break through the defense.
  • Maintaining the defensive line: AI-controlled defenders now behave more intelligently at higher difficulty levels. They no longer rush out toward the ball carrier too early, helping maintain the defensive line and avoid leaving open space for forwards making runs in behind.
  • Shot blocking: Starting from medium difficulty and above, the bot now reacts much more effectively to shots on goal. Defenders actively attempt to block the ball and close down its flight path, neutralizing the threat.
• Fixes:
  • Fixed an issue where the bot could sprint for too long at higher difficulty levels and accidentally run the ball out of play on the flank. The AI now controls its speed more effectively near the touchline.
  • Fixed bot movement speed and movement mode during defensive set pieces.
  • Fixed an issue that allowed users to consistently intercept the bot’s passes from free kicks.
  • Fixed an issue with frequent passes while turning.

New Event

Urban Trials Event (available August 20–September 2). 

New Team Pass

The new Urban Style Team Pass will be available from August 20 through September 16, featuring new themed content, Urban Style Packs, and rewards.

New Content

• August Game Changers Pack 2 (available August 20–September 3). 
• Weekend Pack — Top Risers Pack (available August 22–25).
• Urban Style Packs (available August 20–September 16): Urban Style Premium Pack,Urban Style Pack,Urban Style Lite Pack.

Divisions

• Updated the number of Divisions:
  • Silver Divisions: 6.
  • Gold Divisions: 4.
  • Platinum Divisions: 2.
  • Ruby Divisions: 2.
• Adjusted progression balance across Divisions.
• Updated matchmaking criteria
• Updated player distribution across Divisions after the seasonal reset to reflect the new Division structure:
  • Bronze 3 → Bronze 3
  • Bronze 2 → Bronze 1
  • Bronze 1 → Bronze 1
  • Silver 3 → Silver 6
  • Silver 2 → Silver 4
  • Silver 1 → Silver 2
  • Gold 2 → Gold 2
  • Gold 1 → Gold 2
  • Platinum, Ruby 1, Diamond, Premier → Platinum 2
• Updated rewards in Divisions.

Other

• Reworked the replay system:
  • Added new cameras.
  • Improved existing cameras.
• Updated the game menu.
• Updated the design of Base, Mastery 1, and Mastery 2 player cards.
• Updated the in-game playlist.
• Added new Squad Swaps in the Promo category.
• Updated daytime lighting for Donbass Arena, Het Knuspark, and Madeira Stadium.
• Updated Paulo Dybala’s hairstyle.
• Improved the appearance detail of the following players:
  • Alex Iwobi
  • Benjamin André
  • Antony
  • Nahuel Molina
  • Noni Madueke
  • C. De Ketelaere
  • Gianluca Mancini
  • Callum Hudson-Odoi
• Updated rewards in Showdown.
• Fixed a number of UI and gameplay crashes. 

UFL Community

Join the thriving UFL community on our official Discord server and across social media: X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Threads, TikTok.

Need help?

If you encounter technical issues when installing or playing UFL, our Support Portal is your go-to resource. You can report any problems directly on the main page by submitting a request.

See you on the pitch!

The UFL Team

Dear UFL Players,

Season 26/27 marks the next step in UFL’s evolution, with a strong focus on how the game feels and plays. We’ve introduced major gameplay updates, reworked the player characteristic system, unveiled a new main menu, and prepared a new lineup of events.

Your decisions and actions now have a greater impact on matches, player characteristics better reflect each footballer’s individual qualities, and a fully redesigned main menu makes it easier to navigate UFL’s key features and content.

And this is only the beginning of Season 26/27.

Here’s a look at the biggest changes already waiting for you in UFL.

• Gameplay
  More control. Greater emphasis on timing, positioning, and your decisions.
• Players
  More detailed characteristics that better reflect each footballer’s individual strengths.
• New Main Menu
  A fresh look and easier navigation. 
• Urban Style
  A new Team Pass and Urban Trials set the stage for Season 26/27 events.

Skill Now Matters More in Defense

We’ve adjusted defensive AI behavior and reduced automatic assistance to give you greater control over your defenders.

Successful defending now depends more heavily on your decisions: timely player switching, proper positioning, reading your opponent’s actions, and manual control.

AI assistance remains part of the game, but your own actions and skill now play a greater role in defending.

Teammates Are More Active in Attack

We’ve improved the behavior of AI-controlled players during attacking play.

Better Positioning in the Box

Players now respond more effectively to the position of the ball and the situation around them.

When the ball is inside the opponent’s penalty area, teammates make themselves available more actively for short passes. Outside the box, they position themselves better for low deliveries and crosses.

As a result, off-the-ball movement is more responsive to the situation, giving you more options to keep attacks moving.

Smarter Runs

We’ve also improved how players respond to the offside line.

When making runs, they now better account for the position of the ball carrier, opposing defenders, and open space, looking to move into areas where they can be found more easily with a Through Ball.

Players are also more aware of the offside line and can slow down or stop when appropriate to remain available for a pass.

This helps reduce unnecessary offsides and runs into areas where the ball is difficult to play.

Player Characteristics Rebalanced

We’ve reworked how player characteristics affect core gameplay mechanics.

Even players with high characteristics now operate within a more balanced gameplay model. Differences in characteristic levels remain noticeable during matches, but they will no longer result in excessive advantages in the speed, accuracy, or effectiveness of individual actions.

As a result, gameplay situations are easier to read, giving you more time to make decisions. Player characteristics still have a clear impact on performance, preserving the distinct strengths of individual footballers.

The changes are designed to keep these differences meaningful without allowing characteristics alone to become the deciding factor.

The calculations behind overall characteristics and the rating of new-season cards have also been adjusted: the more important a particular characteristic is for a player’s position, the greater its impact on the final value.

Passing Now Depends More on Player Characteristics 

We’ve reworked regular Passes, Driven Passes, and Through Balls.

The passer’s characteristics now have a greater impact on pass power, accuracy, and buildup speed. We’ve also improved the consistency of pass destination selection.

Differences between footballers with different passing characteristics should now be more noticeable during matches.

Improved Ball Reception

We’ve added new ball reception animations.

Reception quality now depends on the quality of the pass, the receiving player’s characteristics, and pressure from opponents.

This allows players to adapt more naturally to each gameplay situation, reducing the chances of unsuitable animations disrupting an attack.

More Natural Interceptions

We’ve adjusted how defenders react to passes.

Players no longer begin an interception immediately after a pass is made. Their reaction time now depends on several factors:

• whether the player is controlled by the user or AI;
• the direction and speed of his movement;
• his distance from the ball’s trajectory;
• his Defence Awareness characteristic.

This reduces near-instant automatic interceptions and creates more room for passing.

At the same time, reading the game manually and choosing the right defensive position are now even more important.

Improved One-Touch Shots 

We’ve improved input handling for one-touch shots.

The shot power buildup system now better accounts for the moment of contact with the ball. We’ve also added the new One Touch characteristic, which affects shot accuracy, dispersion, and power buildup.

Players with high One Touch are now more effective at finishing first time, making the characteristic’s impact particularly noticeable in quick shooting situations.

Player Characteristics Get More Detailed

We’ve updated the player characteristic system to make it more detailed and intuitive. Some existing characteristics have been split into separate parameters, others have been renamed, and new characteristics have also been added.

Tackles has been split into two separate characteristics: Standing Tackle and Sliding Tackle.

Pass Accuracy has undergone a similar change, with Short Pass and Long Pass now represented as separate characteristics.

We’ve also renamed several characteristics:

• Attack Positioning → Attack Awareness
• Defence Positioning → Defence Awareness
• Awareness → Field Vision
• Positioning (GK) → GK Awareness

In addition, two new characteristics have been added to the Fitness group: Aggression and Balance.

Passing now includes the new Pass Positioning characteristic.

Shooting gains the new One Touch characteristic, with Heading also moved to this group.

These changes allow each footballer’s individual qualities to be represented more accurately while making player cards clearer and more informative.

Dear UFL Players,

In this article, you’ll learn how Link-Up Play Styles work in UFL.

UFL’s Link-Up Play Styles system is a dynamic feature that enhances your team’s performance by modeling chemistry between footballers based on their shared traits. Each Player Card is defined by three core attributes — Play Style, Nationality, and League — which can be combined strategically to unlock performance bonuses.

The system rewards smart team-building with instant boosts, introduces variety through unexpected combinations, and keeps gameplay engaging by avoiding repetitive mechanics.

Link-Up is heavily influenced by a Player Card’s tier — higher tiers unlock stronger bonuses and more strategic possibilities.

Please note: Basic Cards are not affected by the Link-Up System.

Here’s how Link-Up Points are calculated:

• Link-Up Point = 0
  The footballer has no active links or is not in a valid position.
• Link-Up Point = 1
  The footballer has some links, but not enough to activate all possible connections.
• Link-Up Point = 2
  The footballer has enough links to fill all available connection slots, but not more than that.
• Link-Up Point = 3
  The footballer has twice as many links as required — or more.

Basic Play Styles

Play Style	Description	Characteristics	Link-Up bonuses
Basic	Provides boosts to key player characteristics and enhances team effectiveness on the pitch.	Outfield players: Finishing Standing Tackle Acceleration Short Pass Stamina Dribbling GK: Reflexes Diving Handling	+1 / +2 / +3
Rapid	Play style focused on speed. Increases speed and maneuverability both on and off the ball; scales significantly with high Link-Up.	Outfield players: Sprint Speed Acceleration Dribbling Ball Control GK: Sprint Speed Acceleration	+2 / +5 / +8
Rapid+	Enhanced play style focused on speed. Increases speed and maneuverability both on and off the ball, while also improving passing quality. At high Link-Up, the team plays significantly faster and more dynamically, emphasizing tempo and ball movement.	Outfield players: Sprint Speed Acceleration Short Pass Dribbling Agility Ball Control GK: Sprint Speed Acceleration Reflexes	+2 / +5 / +8
Approaching	Play style focused on attack. Improves key attacking characteristics and ball control. As Link-Up increases, it significantly enhances shot effectiveness.	Outfield players: Finishing Attack Positioning Heading Ball Control GK: Kicking Handling	+2 / +5 / +8
Approaching+	Enhanced play style focused on attack. Boosts all key attacking characteristics inside the box, along with the ability to receive and distribute the ball. At high Link-Up, it further increases shot effectiveness compared to the base version of the play style.	Outfield players: Finishing Shot Power Attack Positioning Heading Short Pass Ball Control GK: Kicking Handling Positioning	+2 / +5 / +8
Guardian	Play style focused on defense. Improves key defensive characteristics and adds the ability to perform effective long-range shots. As Link-Up increases, it significantly enhances the ability to win the ball and block opponent attacks.	Outfield players: Long Shots Standing Tackle Defensive Positioning Reactions GK: Reflexes Diving	+2 / +5 / +8
Guardian+	Enhanced play style focused on defense. Significantly boosts key defensive characteristics and improves off-the-ball effectiveness. Also grants the ability to perform more accurate long-range shots. As Link-Up increases, players become noticeably better at intercepting passes, winning duels, and reliably shutting down opposing attacks.	Outfield players: Long Shots Standing Tackle Defensive Positioning Reactions Interceptions Jumping GK  Reflexes Diving Handling	+2 / +5 /+ 8
Reliable	Play style focused on the balance between attack and defense. Improves both aspects of play through better positioning, as well as enhanced shooting and tackling characteristics. At high Link-Up, it makes the player especially effective during transitions.	Outfield players: Attack Positioning Shot Power Standing Tackle Defensive Positioning GK: Acceleration Positioning	+2 / +5 / +8
Reliable+	An enhanced play style designed for versatility and consistency in every phase of the match. Boosts both attacking and defensive qualities, improving positioning, shot power, and tackling efficiency. Also increases composure, stamina, and speed, allowing players to perform more confidently under pressure and maintain a high tempo throughout the match. As Link-Up increases, players become exceptionally reliable in ball challenges and more impactful in any gameplay situation.	Outfield players: Attack Positioning Shot Power Standing Tackle Defensive Positioning Composure Stamina GK: Acceleration Positioning Sprint Speed Handling	+2 / +5 / +8
Engine	Play style focused on stamina and team play. Enables players to maintain a high tempo for longer, move quickly, pass accurately, and intercept opponent passes. Supports sustained pressing and helps wear down the opposition.	Outfield players: Interceptions Acceleration Short Pass Stamina GK: Sprint Speed Acceleration Reflexes	+2 / +5 / +8
Engine+	An advanced version of the play style that further enhances dribbling and ball control. Makes gameplay even more dynamic and improves the team’s ability to outplay opponents through tempo and control.	Outfield players: Interceptions Acceleration Short Pass Stamina Dribbling Ball Control GK: Sprint Speed Acceleration Reflexes Diving	+2 / +5 / +8
Tactical	Play style focused on attacking positioning and ball retention. Improves positioning, ball control, and first touch, while also increasing shot accuracy under pressure.	Outfield players: Attack Positioning Dribbling Composure Ball Control GK: Diving Handling	+2 / +5 / +8
Tactical+	Enhanced version of the Tactical play style. Further increases shot accuracy and range, making players more dangerous in front of goal even in challenging situations.	Outfield players: Attack Positioning Dribbling Composure Ball Control Finishing Long Shots GK: Diving Handling Positioning	+2 / +5 / +8
Bonding	Play style focused on balance and game control. Enhances positioning in both attack and defense, improves ball control, and increases stamina, ensuring consistent player performance in all match situations.	Outfield players: Attack Positioning Defensive Positioning Ball Control Stamina GK: Reflexes Positioning	+2 / +5 / +8

Adaptive Play Styles

Sharp	This adaptive play style combines versatility and specialization: two characteristics are shared across all positions, providing a stable foundation for gameplay, while two additional characteristics are tailored to each position, highlighting its key strengths. The shared characteristics focus on stamina and acceleration, allowing players to maintain a high tempo throughout the match and perform effectively in dynamic situations.	ST: Stamina Acceleration Finishing Composure LW: Stamina Acceleration Crossing Agility RW: Stamina Acceleration Crossing Agility CAM: Stamina Acceleration Long Shots Ball Control CM: Stamina Acceleration Short Pass Reactions CDM: Stamina Acceleration Heading Interceptions LB: Stamina Acceleration Agility Standing Tackle RB: Stamina Acceleration Agility Standing Tackle CB: Stamina Acceleration Standing Tackle Jumping GK: Diving Reflexes Acceleration	+3 / +6 / +9
Sharp+	This enhanced adaptive play style combines versatility, with two characteristics shared across all positions, while placing even greater emphasis on the specialization and key strengths of each role by increasing the number of additional characteristics from two to four. As Link-Up increases, players gain more pronounced advantages suited to their role while maintaining high tempo, efficiency, and consistency on the pitch.	ST: Stamina Acceleration Finishing Composure Shot Power Attack Positioning LW: Stamina Acceleration Crossing Agility Ball Control Dribbling RW: Stamina Acceleration Crossing Agility Ball Control Dribbling CAM: Stamina Acceleration Long Shots Ball Control Crossing Attack Positioning CM: Stamina Acceleration Short Pass Reactions Sprint Speed Ball Control CDM: Stamina Acceleration Heading Interceptions Defensive Positioning Short Pass LB: Stamina Acceleration Agility Tackles Crossing Standing Tackle RB: Stamina Acceleration Agility Tackles Crossing Standing Tackle CB: Stamina Acceleration Tackles Jumping Strength Standing Tackle GK: Diving Reflexes Acceleration	+3 / +6 / +9
Intense	A unique adaptive play style designed to boost core physical and positional characteristics, with additional bonuses depending on the player’s role. It rewards high-tempo play and helps players maintain intensity across the pitch.	ST: Stamina Acceleration Strength Finishing Attack Positioning LW: Stamina Acceleration Strength Dribbling Sprint Speed RW: Stamina Acceleration Strength Dribbling Sprint Speed CAM: Stamina Acceleration Strength Long Shots Awareness CM: Stamina Acceleration Strength Agility Short Pass CDM: Stamina Acceleration Strength Reactions Interceptions LB: Stamina Acceleration Strength Crossing Standing Tackle RB: Stamina Acceleration Strength Crossing Standing Tackle CB: Stamina Acceleration Strength Standing Tackle Heading GK: Diving Reflexes Acceleration	ST: Stamina  +3 / +5 / +9 Acceleration +2 / +4 / +7 Strength +2 / +4 / +7 Finishing  +3 / +5 / +9 Attack Positioning +2 / +4 / +7 LW: Stamina +2 / +4 / +7 Acceleration  +3 / +5 / +9 Strength +2 / +4 / +7 Dribbling  +3 / +5 / +9 Sprint Speed +2 / +4 / +7 RW: Stamina +2 / +4 / +7 Acceleration  +3 / +5 / +9 Strength +2 / +4 / +7 Dribbling  +3 / +5 / +9 Sprint Speed +2 / +4 / +7 CAM: Stamina  +3 / +5 / +9 Acceleration +2 / +4 / +7 Strength +2 / +4 / +7 Long Shots  +3 / +5 / +9 Awareness +2 / +4 / +7 CM: Stamina  +3 / +5 / +9 Acceleration +2 / +4 / +7 Strength +2 / +4 / +7 Agility  +3 / +5 / +9 Short Pass  +3 / +5 / +9 CDM: Stamina  +3 / +5 / +9 Acceleration +2 / +4 / +7 Strength  +3 / +5 / +9 Reactions +2 / +4 / +7 Interceptions  +3 / +5 / +9 LB: Stamina  +3 / +5 / +9 Acceleration +2 / +4 / +7 Strength  +3 / +5 / +9 Crossing  +3 / +5 / +9  Standing Tackle +2 / +4 / +7 RB: Stamina  +3 / +5 / +9 Acceleration +2 / +4 / +7 Strength  +3 / +5 / +9 Crossing  +3 / +5 / +9 Standing Tackle +2 / +4 / +7 CB: Stamina +2 / +4 / +7 Acceleration +2 / +4 / +7 Strength  +3 / +5 / +9 Standing Tackle  +3 / +5 / +9 Heading  +3 / +5 / +9 GK: Diving  +3 / +5 / +9 Reflexes  +3 / +5 / +9 Acceleration  +3 / +5 / +9
Versatile	A unique play style for Legend cards. It provides 2 Link-Up Points to any adjacent player, regardless of their style. The Legend does not receive any Link-Up bonuses.

Now you know how Link-Up Play Styles work and how they impact the game. Try new setups, experiment with your squad, and find your perfect links.

See you on the pitch!
The UFL Team

Dear UFL players!

From August 17 to 20, the Mastery 3 Mix Pack will be available in the UFL in-game Store — a special offer bringing together players from 20 previous packs.

One player from each pack, all in one selection, for just 199 LP.

The Best from Previous Packs — All in One Mix

What makes the Mastery 3 Mix Pack special is its lineup. We’ve selected one player from each of 20 previous packs and brought them together in one offer.

Player	Position	Rating	Link-Up Play Styles
N’Golo Kanté	CDM	90	Approaching +
Aymeric Laporte	CB	90	Approaching +
Wojciech Szczęsny	GK	90	Approaching +
Marc Bernal	CDM	90	Approaching +
Michael Olise	RW	90	Approaching +
Eberechi Eze	CAM	90	Approaching +
Ethan Ampadu	CDM	90	Approaching +
Phil Foden	RW	90	Approaching +
Piotr Zieliński	CM	90	Approaching +
Alex Iwobi	LW	90	Approaching +
Micky van de Ven	CB	90	Approaching +
Nico O’Reilly	CM	90	Approaching +
Gonçalo Inácio	CB	90	Approaching +
James Rodríguez	CAM	90	Approaching +
Luis Díaz	LW	90	Approaching +
Matty Cash	RB	90	Approaching +
Achraf Hakimi	RB	90	Approaching +
Eli Kroupi	ST	90	Approaching +
Robert Sánchez	GK	90	Approaching +
Harry Kane	ST	90	Approaching +

Every player in the pack has a 90 rating, while the variety of positions and Link-Up Styles gives you plenty of options for building and developing your squad.

Just 199 LP

The Mastery 3 Mix Pack costs just 199 LP. It’s a unique opportunity to get one of the players previously featured across 20 separate packs at a special low price.

Don’t miss your chance to expand your collection! The pack will be available in the in-game Store from August 17 to 20 for 199 LP, with a limit of three purchases.

And that’s not all! The Mastery 3 Mix Pack will also be available in the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, and UFL Web Shop for just $0.99. Choose the store that works best for you and take advantage of this special offer — the pack can be purchased once through the PlayStation Store or Xbox Store, and up to three times through the UFL Web Shop. 

Get your Mastery 3 Mix Pack while the offer is available!

See you on the pitch!

The UFL Team

Dear UFL Players,

A scheduled maintenance update will take place on August 13 from 07:00 to 11:00 UTC. The server will be unavailable during this period, and matches will be inaccessible starting from 06:40 UTC.
Please note that while the expected server reactivation time is 11:00 UTC, minor delays may occur. If the game is not accessible immediately, rest assured it will be available shortly.

New content

• Weekend pack — Revelations Pack (available August 15–18). 
• Mastery 3 Mix Pack (available August 17–20).

Other

• Squad Swaps (Upgrades and Promo categories):
  • Adjusted Squad requirements.
  • Updated rewards.
  • Player Cards of your choice are once again available as rewards.
• Arabic localization and commentary have been disabled. For players with Arabic selected, the game language has automatically been changed to English.
• Improved the appearance detail of the following players:
  • Florian Thauvin
  • Antoine Semenyo
  • Ryan Gravenberch
  • Pablo Barrios
  • Aaron Wan-Bissaka
  • Chimy Ávila
  • Johan Manzambi
  • Alberto Moleiro
  • Willian Pacho
  • A. Schjelderup
  • Djed Spence

UFL Community

Join the thriving UFL community on our official Discord server and across social media: X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Threads, TikTok.

Need help?

If you encounter technical issues when installing or playing UFL, our Support Portal is your go-to resource. You can report any problems directly on the main page by submitting a request.

See you on the pitch!

The UFL Team