Undisputed Couldn’t Fix EA’s Biggest Issue That Makes Career Mode Extremely Unrewarding to Play and It’s Quite Annoying

The thrill of progressing through a career mode in sports video games often hinges on the excitement of facing various opponents. However, Undisputed has fallen into a trap that has plagued many sports games: a lack of diversity in matchups. Players are still investing time and effort in honing their skills, building their character, and striving to reach the top of their sport.

Unfortunately, developing their characters is not immersive enough, as players will be facing the same opponents after achieving a certain ranking. This leads to a monotonous experience that ruins the excitement and immersion expected from a career mode. Players are voicing their concerns for a change, as they want to enjoy the thrill of facing new enemies and building rivalries.

Undisputed‘s Career Mode Plagued by the Repetition Trap

In a realistic sports environment, fighters evolve with experience, new talents emerge from the unknown, and rankings change frequently. Unfortunately, in Undisputed, players find themselves facing the same few opponents repeatedly, often even after they’ve demonstrated clear dominance. This issue distracts players from the immersion that career modes should offer.

Instead of battling a variety of opponents at the top ranks, players are stuck in an endless loop, fighting the same characters who become increasingly irrelevant as their stats decline over time (players improving as well). This repetitive nature not only limits the challenge but also diminishes the sense of achievement that comes from overcoming difficult opponents.

In a genre where rivalry and progression are the most essential elements, encountering the same fighters over and over again creates a frustrating experience that feels more like a chore than a rewarding journey. Due to this, players are voicing their concerns on social media platforms and gaming forums, asking for more diverse opponents.

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Some are sharing their experience and how to tackle the situation.

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While some are suggesting the game includes more bot fights.

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While some are not playing the game because of this issue.

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The entire thread is full of players frustrated with the career mode and how it is making the game boring for players, who are continuously leveling up their character to reach top rankings. With no new opponent to face, the fights don’t have the same appeal as before which ultimately leaves the players with no choice but to downgrade their character (stop leveling) or make a new one.

The Path Forward for an Engaging Career Mode

To improve the career mode in Undisputed, developers should implement a more dynamic ranking system. This will allow players to face new challengers and a broader array of opponents, at regular intervals. This could include incorporating a system, where up-and-coming fighters can rise through the ranks, keeping the competition fresh and engaging.

This approach will allow players to increase their stats without feeling that their opponents are getting easier. Additionally, if regional champions and international fighters are introduced (together not separately), it would add depth to the experience, giving players a sense of global competition.

As players progress through their careers, the game could also introduce evolving opponents, who adapt to the player’s fighting style and strategies, making each match feel significant.

In the end, Undisputed has every chance to deliver a captivating career mode that enhances the player experience, but it needs to address this fundamental issue. Until the issue is fixed, the repetitive nature of its career mode will continue to be a drawback, detracting from an otherwise promising title.

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