Nicosia, Cyprus. Strikerz Inc. is preparing a global rollout of UFL Mobile in the second half of 2026, aiming to position the football title in a market dominated by FC Mobile and eFootball.
Company background and current UFL platforms
Founded in 2016, Strikerz Inc. operates internationally through several regional offices and has a global team of more than 400 employees. The company is headquartered in Cyprus and is best known for UFL, a free-to-play football video game built around skill-first gameplay, community feedback and long-term development.
UFL is available on PlayStation5, PlayStation5 Pro, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with optional cross-play across those platforms. The game is localised into 14 languages and features football legend Cristiano Ronaldo as a shareholder, with ambassadors including Federico Valverde and Raphinha.
Partnerships and collaborations
Strikerz Inc.’s football ecosystem includes partnerships with adidas, Joma, Kappa and Umbro, as well as collaborations with clubs including Aris Limassol FC, Hashtag United FC, FC Porto and Sporting CP.
UFL Mobile development approach
In an interview conducted by Shubhrajit Goswami for SportsDunia, Strikerz Inc. CEO Eugene Nashilov discussed the company’s plans for UFL Mobile, its esports ambitions, and why mobile, console and PC experiences will not be merged for now.
Nashilov said UFL Mobile is not being developed as a simple copy of existing mobile football games. He said the company aims to deliver a high-quality football experience with fluid movement, realistic graphics and a live ecosystem designed to evolve over time.
“Technology is only one part of it, though. UFL Mobile also has its own core gameplay and meta features that are meant to feel fresh within the football games market,” Nashilov said.
“Our confidence comes from the fact that we are building not just a launch product, but a live football ecosystem, in line with UFL’s global philosophy of community-centric focus, constant updates for core & meta experiences, and a long-term commitment behind it,” he added.
Esports considerations
Nashilov said the company is also looking at esports as a natural part of UFL Mobile’s future, but said this would need to be earned gradually rather than introduced from the outset.
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