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 new content, addressing earlier criticism regarding the initial roster. The game now boasts 98% parity with the current UFC top ten rankings.
This update adds Murzakanov to the Light Heavyweight division. His impressive stats include 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 is reduced from x3.125 to 2.5. Specific bug fixes include correcting incorrect translations in certain languages and resolving a Ranked Championship issue with Stand and Bang. UFC 309 Stipe and Jones portraits have also been updated to reflect their updated gloves.
Furthermore, Microsoft announced that EA Sports UFC 5 will be added to the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate tier (via EA Play) on January 14th.
EA Sports UFC 5 Patch Notes (January 9th Update)
General:
- New Fighters: Azamat Murzakanov, Three new Alter Egos
- Enhanced "More Offers" store: Sorting now available by release series (Pride, Prime, Champion, etc.)
- New cosmetic 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.) wouldn't display.
- Updated UFC 309 Stipe and Jones portraits to match their updated gloves.
