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The Universal Fighting System was first released in 2006 by a small company. This initial launch introduced a card game that allowed characters from different franchises to fight in a single match.
The main mechanic of the Universal Fighting System is the control check, which replaces traditional mana systems with variable outcomes. Players discard the top card of their deck to determine if they can play a card for free or must commit foundation cards to succeed.
The Universal Fighting System uses a six-card type system distinguished by the color of their borders. These types include Characters, Attacks, Foundations, Assets, Actions, and Backups, each serving specific tactical purposes.
The Universal Fighting System was rebranded as UniVersus in 2021 following a $20 million funding round. The company behind the game, Jasco Games, was acquired by POW! Interactive Holdings and renamed UVS Games during this transition.
The Universal Fighting System features characters from franchises such as Attack on Titan, Solo Leveling, My Hero Academia, Mortal Kombat, Mega Man, Street Fighter, The King of Fighters XIII, and Darkstalkers. This cross-licensing allows players to mix characters from different universes in the same deck.
The 2026 roadmap for the Universal Fighting System includes the King of Fighters XV Challenger Series, Godzilla Booster Set, My Hero Academia Challenger Series, TEKKEN 8 Booster Set, Street Fighter 6: Part Deux Challenger Series, and Fairy Tail Booster Set. These releases aim to expand the game's content and community.