Steam News24 May 20268d ago

Development Update #1

It's been about 4 months since development on Elite MMA Manager began, and it feels like the right time to share a proper progress update.

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What changed

0 fixes0 additions2 changes0 removals
  • UI and audio
  • Server
changedWhere it started The early builds were rough - just a skeleton of the MMA world sim with fighters, promotions, promotion owners and managers. basic UI, placeholder profiles, and a skeleton of what the game would become. The screenshots speak for themselves.
changedWhat's coming next The immediate focus is polish - getting the game to a state where gameplay videos and a teaser trailer can do it justice. Before that, a small teaser version will be releasing on itch.io, alongside the launch of an official Discord server for feedback and community discussion.

It's been about 4 months since development on Elite MMA Manager began, and it feels like the right time to share a proper progress update.

Where it started The early builds were rough - just a skeleton of the MMA world sim with fighters, promotions, promotion owners and managers. basic UI, placeholder profiles, and a skeleton of what the game would become. The screenshots speak for themselves.

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Where it is now The game now simulates a full MMA ecosystem. Promotions, gyms, managers, and fighters all operate simultaneously - each with their own personalities, agendas, and career arcs. Every save generates a living MMA world that tells its own story based on your decisions and the events that unfold around you.

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What's coming next The immediate focus is polish - getting the game to a state where gameplay videos and a teaser trailer can do it justice. Before that, a small teaser version will be releasing on itch.io, alongside the launch of an official Discord server for feedback and community discussion.

More updates soon. Wishlist the game to stay in the loop.

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Steam News / 24 May 2026

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