EA Sports UFC 5 receives a significant update on January 9th, launching at 1 PM ET for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. This patch (1.18) introduces undefeated fighter Azamat Murzakanov and addresses several bugs.
EA Vancouver, the developer, continues to support UFC 5 with regular content drops, demonstrating commitment despite earlier criticism regarding the initial roster. The game has now achieved 98% parity with the current UFC top ten rankings.
This update, marking the start of UFC 5's second year, adds Murzakanov to the Light Heavyweight division. He boasts impressive stats: a 97 power punch rating, 95 accuracy, and 94 ground striking. Additionally, three new fighter alter egos are included, though their identities remain undisclosed.
Beyond the new fighter and alter egos, patch 1.18 includes minor bug fixes and a gameplay adjustment. The stamina cost of the muscle modifier has been reduced from x3.125 to 2.5. Bug fixes address incorrect translations in certain languages, a Ranked Championship Stand and Bang issue, and outdated portraits.
This update coincides with the announcement that EA Sports UFC 5 will be available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate via EA Play starting January 14th. This is a significant addition to the Ultimate tier, alongside other titles like Road 96, Lightyear Frontier, and My Time at Sandrock.
EA Sports UFC 5 Patch Notes (January 9th Update)
General:
- New Fighters: Azamat Murzakanov and three new Alter Egos.
- Enhanced "More Offers" store functionality: Sorting by release series (Pride, Prime, Champion, etc.) is now available.
- New vanity rewards added.
Gameplay:
- Muscle modifier stamina cost reduced from x3.125 to 2.5.
Bug Fixes:
- Corrected incorrect translations in multiple languages.
- Resolved a Ranked Championship Stand and Bang issue where the match result method (KO/TKO, etc.) didn't display correctly.
- Updated Stipe and Jones portraits in AE UFC 309 to reflect their updated gloves.
