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Fight Night Returns After 15 Years: EA Announces the Comeback Boxing Game
EA Sports has revealed that the iconic Fight Night boxing series is making a comeback. Discover what’s known so far and explore the journey of the franchise since 2004.
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EA Sports has officially announced the return of its long-silent boxing franchise, Fight Night, on October 20, 2026. There’s no gameplay footage or release date yet, but for fans of the series, even this single sentence is enough to spark excitement.
How was the announcement made?
EA revealed the news through the newly launched EA SPORTS Fight Night account, sharing an image of boxing gloves hanging on the ropes. The message was simple: "To everyone still in our corner: Fight Night is coming back." This approach is reminiscent of EA’s 2021 announcement for the return of the College Football series.
No details have been shared about the developer studio, platforms, release window, or roster. For reference, College Football 25 was released nearly three years after its announcement, so it’s safe to say Fight Night probably won’t be coming soon.
A brief history of Fight Night
The series began in 2004 and quickly became the benchmark for boxing games. The main titles generally earned review scores in the mid-80s and above.
| Game | Year | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Fight Night 2004 | 2004 | PS2, Xbox, GameCube |
| Fight Night Round 2 | 2005 | PS2, Xbox, GameCube |
| Fight Night Round 3 | 2006 | PS2, Xbox, Xbox 360, PSP, PS3 |
| Fight Night Round 4 | 2009 | PS3, Xbox 360 |
| Fight Night Champion | 2011 | PS3, Xbox 360 |
The latest game, Fight Night Champion, stood out with its story-driven career mode and a roster featuring legends like Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson. After that, as CEO Andrew Wilson noted, most of the team shifted focus to the UFC franchise. Since 2014, EA Sports UFC has launched five games, even featuring boxers like Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
Why now?
With Fight Night absent, the boxing games genre was left almost empty. The only title to seriously fill this gap has been Undisputed, the licensed boxing game from indie studio Steel City Interactive. EA’s decision to bring Fight Night back seems to be a response to this demand and the successful revival of College Football.
- Developer: Not yet announced
- Platforms: Not yet announced
- Release date: Not yet announced
- Licensed boxers: Not yet announced
What to play while you wait?
If you want to explore EA’s fighting games and catalog at a great price, an EA Play subscription is a perfect start. On PC, you can use an EA Play Origin gift card; on Xbox, grab an EA Play subscription code.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the new Fight Night be released?
EA has not announced a release date or window yet.
Which platforms will the new Fight Night be available on?
Platforms have not been announced. The last game in the series was released on PS3 and Xbox 360.
What was the last Fight Night game?
Fight Night Champion, released in March 2011 for PS3 and Xbox 360.
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