Undisputed Developer Ends Support to Focus on Sequel; Adds Talent from Rockstar and EA Sports
Steel City Interactive has announced it will end support for its boxing game Undisputed to focus development efforts on a sequel. Undisputed launched in 2024 following nearly two years in early access, becoming the first licensed boxing game since EA’s Fight Night. The game received mixed critical reception, with IGN rating it 6/10, though the title demonstrated considerable potential in establishing a new franchise for the boxing sim genre.
The studio has attracted talent from major industry studios Rockstar and EA Sports to bolster its team for the sequel’s development. Despite the mixed reviews, Undisputed showcased Steel City Interactive’s commitment to authenticity, securing partnerships with real boxers and major boxing organizations to enhance the game’s credibility and realism. The studio made the announcement via YouTube, signaling the team’s transition away from ongoing support for the original title.
The decision to sunset support reflects the common development cycle where studios consolidate resources toward next-generation entries following a game’s initial release. With experienced talent from Rockstar and EA Sports now on board, the team appears positioned to address criticisms from the first game and build upon what reviewers identified as a promising foundation for a new boxing franchise.