Since its launch in December on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles, the free-to-play game has already racked up over 3 million downloads.
The studio, Strikerz, doesn't have the rights to many official team kits, so they've teamed up with FIFPro, the professional footballers' union, to include popular players in the game.
Eugene Nashilov, the founder of Strikerz, mentioned in a Reuters interview that the PC version is expected to drop sometime between late spring and summer, likely between May and August.
Gamers and analysts see this game as a potential alternative to EA's "FC," which used to be known as "FIFA" and has been the go-to for football gaming for over 20 years with its annual releases and licensing agreements.
Nashilov also shared that they’re planning an alpha test for the PC version in the coming months, possibly in February or March, as they work on features exclusive to that platform.
One of UFL's main attractions is that it's free to play, with monetization leaning more towards paid downloadable content like a career mode. In contrast, EA's "FC 25" is priced at $70 in the U.S.
The studio has lined up a bunch of updates for the game this year to enhance features like "reputation," which acts as a currency for purchasing players.
Instead of the usual yearly releases like EA's soccer games, UFL is going for a live-service model, meaning it will receive regular updates to introduce new content, fix bugs, and tweak gameplay.
Nashilov pointed out that the annual releases contributed to the struggles of EA's latest soccer game, a sentiment echoed by some players who believe EA should take more time to implement meaningful gameplay changes.
However, with around 18 to 20 million players engaged in EA's Ultimate Team mode, as noted by Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter, the company remains a powerhouse that's hard to compete with.
UFL hasn't fared well in player reviews, holding a user score of just 3.4 out of 10 on Metacritic, with many complaints focusing on the slow movement mechanics. In comparison, "FC 25" has an even lower user rating of 2.6.
The game has the backing of soccer legend Ronaldo, who got involved with the project over two years ago and is also a minority investor.