EA UFC 6 10 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started

InnovationGamingEA UFC 6 10 Things I Wish I Knew When I StartedByBrian Mazique,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brian Mazique has covered combat sports and video games since 2011.Follow AuthorJun 11, 2026, 11:00am EDTEA UFC 6Credit: EAI've been playing EA UFC 6 for the past four days with a two-hour period online against developers. I'm cooking up a full review for the game, but before that, I'll share first impressions. In this piece we’ll likely dispel some preconceived notions — good and bad. And I’ll share the 10 things I learned that I wish I knew before I started playing. Let’s talk video games.Key Facts At A GlanceRelease date: June 19, 2026 (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S)Early access: Ultimate Edition owners get seven days starting June 12Cover athletes: Alex Pereira (Standard), Max Holloway (Ultimate)New solo modes: Career Mode overhaul, The Legacy and Hall of LegendsGameplay pillars: Flow State, Real-Time Contact and sharper fighter individualityThe CPU Is Brutally DifficultI am a very experienced EA UFC player. How experienced? I have close to 3,000 hours played on EA UFC 5. I'm no rookie. My highest division is 18, but I mostly live in the Division 14-15 range. Based on what I learned from developers, the average player is a Division 11. That said, EA UFC 6 is a new game. The CPU difficulty is no joke. I was getting routinely smacked on Legendary. So, if you try to hop into the deep end of the pool, don't be surprised if you drown.Play Puzzles & Games on ForbesFEATURED | Frase ByForbes™Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The PhrasePlay NowPinpoint By LinkedinGuess The CategoryPlay NowQueens By LinkedinCrown Each RegionPlay NowCrossclimb By LinkedinUnlock A Trivia LadderPlay NowUFC 6 Is More Realistic And PunishingIt's a video game, so you'll still land and throw more strikes than a real human fighter. That said, if you think you'll be able to wing punches willy-nil...