Despite his cross-di🐈scipline defeat to Floyd Mayweather Jr, there’s no hotter MMA athlete in the world right now than Irish pugilist Conor McGregor – so it’s little surprise to learn that he’s been🔯 chosen as the cover star for EA UFC 3.

The revelation of the game’s frontman comes in tandem with its release date, which isn’t far away at all: 2 February 2018. And a select few will get to swing McGregor&rsqu♛o;s digital fists even sooner, with EA offering a beta across PS4 and Xbox One from 27 November to 1 December. You can register to take part .

For now, most of the features offered in UFC 3 are delivered in marketing speak. Developer EA🎀 Canada says every animation has been completely recaptured, with “the most fluid and responsive motion ever in sports gaming”. That’s a bold claim, particularly as no EA game has yet surpassed ꦐTHQ’s Undisputed 3 in our eyes, but as the saying goes: the proof will be in the punching. That is the saying, right?

Also promised are a ca🐠reer mode which EA is labelling ‘G.O.A.T.’, customisable multiplayer modes , and – mercifcully – the option to build a dream stable of real fighters within Ultimate Team for the first time.

McGregor will hope his appearance on the cover delivers better fortune than Ronda Rousey’s on UFC 2 did. Her career spiralled following that accolade, beginning with a shock loss to Holly Holm 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:just one day followin൲g the cover announcement.

EA UFC 3 is released for PS4 and Xbox One on 2 February 2018. No word yet on whether CM Punk will feature - his appearance in UFC 2 was that game's biggest controversy. Need some tips for your first few fights? Check out these 11 essential UFC 3 tips to know before you play.