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Fight Night Champion

Fight Night Champion, developed by EA Canada and released in 2011, is the fifth and final installment in the Fight Night boxing video game series. Available on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, it distinguishes itself from previous entries by adopting a more brutal and realistic tone. This is reflected in its darker setting, enhanced animations, and more graphic depiction of player damage. The game's mature content, including violence and strong language in its story mode, led to it receiving a Mature rating from the ESRB, a first for an EA Sports title.

July 20, 2010: Fight Night Champion Official Reveal

Fight Night Champion was officially revealed on July 20, 2010, at an EA Sports studio showcase.

March 3, 2011: Fight Night Champion Released in Japan

The Xbox 360 version of Fight Night Champion was released in Japan on March 3, 2011.

March 2011: Fight Night Champion Release

Fight Night Champion, the fifth entry in the series, was released in March 2011 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

June 2013: Online Pass No Longer Required

Since June 2013, an online pass is not required for online multiplayer in Fight Night Champion.

May 2018: Fight Night Champion Added to Xbox One Backward Compatibility

In May 2018, Fight Night Champion was added to the Xbox One's catalog of backward compatible titles.