THQ Inc. and Zuffa, LLC today announced the first gameplay details surrounding UFC Undisputed 2010, the follow-up to the acclaimed debut. UFC Undisputed 2010 is currently in development for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PSP (PlayStation Portable).  Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system versions are scheduled for release on May 25, 2010, while the PSP system version is scheduled for release later this year.

In addition, current UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar will be featured on the cover of UFC Undisputed 2010.  A mixed martial artist, as well as a former professional and amateur wrestler, Lesnar made his UFC debut during UFC 81: Breaking Point against former UFC Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir.  He went on win the UFC Heavyweight Championship by defeating Randy Couture at UFC 91: Couture vs. Lesnar, held on November 15, 2008, and has retained the Championship since that time.  Lesnar is tentatively slated to return to the Octagon in 2010.

Enhanced combat will offer players a new Sway System with full upper body and head movement that allows for the dodging of attacks.  On the ground, a new Posture System will enable players to deliver stronger, fight-ending strikes from every position.  In addition, players will manage Octagon control with new strikes, submissions, transitions and cage positions, as well as experience added realism with the introduction of Southpaw stance.  Players will also enjoy customizable freedom with created fighters by combining moves from numerous MMA disciplines, including new moves taken from Sambo, Karate and Greco-Roman Wrestling, to become true mixed martial artists.

UFC Undisputed 2010 will encourage online camaraderie like never before, as players will have the ability to form fight camps and leagues, train like real-life UFC fighters and go online to compete against other camps in the virtual UFC world.  Career Mode will also return, including a new “Game Is Watching You” system that will track every action and use this information to dictate in-game commentary, opponent intelligence and overall career progression.  In addition, players will enhance their Career Mode experience through online co-op sparring sessions with their respective fight camps and form unique personalities for created fighters to increase their cred, popularity and sponsorships based on interactions during weigh-ins and interviews.

UFC Undisputed 2010 will also introduce players to three new gameplay modes.  Title Mode will enable players to fight through one of UFC’s five official weight classes to earn and defend a championship belt.  In Title Defense Mode, players will see a fighter’s condition remain persistent but offer milestone challenges built in along the way.  In addition, the game’s Tournament Mode will allow players to explore up to 16-player individual and team tournaments within one system.  The mode will be compatible with both UFC and created fighters, as well as deliver two unique gameplay styles.  Arcade-style play will offer the ability to repeat a fighter’s appearance, while simulation play will limit fighter representation to one appearance.