Alexander Volkov appears as playable hero in Ludus: Merge Arena
Top App Games has announced a special in-game collaboration between Ludus: Merge Arena and UFC heavyweight fighter Alexander Volkov. The reveal comes just days before he enters the octagon at UFC 321. The new character will officially launch in-game on October 22.
As part of the event, Volkov appears in Ludus as a fully playable, limited-time hero card, designed with input from the athlete himself. The character features a fiery visual frame, a glowing crown, and a powerful astral buff active for 100 days, dramatically boosting his performance on the battlefield.
Volkov’s in-game version also includes a signature tactical ability that reflects his real-life combat style: a balanced mix of high-impact strikes and endurance. The design positions him as one of the most formidable fighters in Ludus: Merge Arena.
The campaign will start on October 22 at 08:00 GMT and run for 5 days and 16 hours, ending on October 27 at 24:00 GMT.
This collaboration coincides with Volkov’s upcoming appearance at UFC 321, where he’s set to enter the octagon once again. While fans will watch him fight in Abu Dhabi, they’ll also be able to play as him in Ludus, turning October into a double feature for Volkov fans.
“Seeing my digital self in Ludus: Merge Arena is so exciting,” said Alexander Volkov. “The developers did an incredible job – my character really feels like me, from the way I move to the way I think. I can’t wait for players to jump in and start battling.”
“Alexander Volkov brings real fighting spirit to Ludus: Merge Arena,” said Vladimir Markov, CEO of Top App Games. “By combining MMA power with Ludus strategy, players can step into the arena and experience the adrenaline and focus that fighters bring to the octagon.”
To mark the collaboration, Volkov is launching the #LudusXDrago challenge, a global call for fans to show how they “train with Ludus.” Participants can post short workout videos while playing Ludus: Merge Arena on TikTok, Reels, or Shorts using the hashtag #LudusXDrago by October 20.
Volkov will personally pick the winners: a trip to Abu Dhabi and UFC 321 ticket, an autographed glove, and 50 in-game hero rewards are up for grabs.
