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UFC 4

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UFC 4

Reviewed: 11 May 2026

Xbox One · PlayStation 4

Electronic Arts · 2020

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

46 /100

UFC 4 is a competitive fighting game that develops hand-eye coordination and reaction time, but depicts realistic violence and competitive toxicity.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 38 · R 43
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

38

Risk (RIS)

43

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.42
B2Social-emotional
0.13
B3Motor
0.65

UFC 4 offers opportunities to develop hand-eye coordination, reaction time, and strategic thinking through competitive fighting. Players can engage in adaptive challenges, constantly improving their skills against AI or other players.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.13
R2Monetization
0.08
R3Social risk
0.22

The game depicts realistic violence inherent in combat sports, with potential for competitive toxicity in online play. There are also minor compulsion-loop design elements to encourage continued play and some prompts for in-game purchases.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.33
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.00

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSAAssessed: meets criteria·GDPR-KNot yet assessed·ODDSAssessed: meets criteria

  • DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.
  • ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.

These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.

Parents ask…

Is UFC 4 safe for kids?

Ludograph gives UFC 4 a rating of 46/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is UFC 4 appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for UFC 4, based on benefits, risks, and content review. That is stricter than ESRB T, because our assessment weighs behavioral design risks, not just content.

How long should kids play UFC 4?

We don't publish a daily session budget for UFC 4: its design-risk score sits in our highest band, where limiting time alone doesn't address the risks. For children we suggest choosing an alternative instead.

What are the main risks of UFC 4?

The game depicts realistic violence inherent in combat sports, with potential for competitive toxicity in online play. There are also minor compulsion-loop design elements to encourage continued play and some prompts for in-game purchases.