EA Sports UFC 5 Adds New Fighter Mauricio Ruffy in Major April Update!

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Summary

  • EA Vancouver releases a new update for EA Sports UFC 5 on April 3.
  • Patch 1.21 adds Lightweight fighter Mauricio Ruffy and makes multiple gameplay changes and bug fixes.
  • Downtime for the newest EA Sports UFC 5 update will be 1 hour.

On April 3rd, an update for the game EA Sports UFC 5 will be rolled out, exclusively for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. This update introduces a fresh fighter to the game, alongside modifications in gameplay mechanics and rectifying various bugs. Over two years since its release, EA Vancouver continues to enrich the gaming experience of fans by regularly releasing new content updates.

It’s been buzzed that EA might be rejuvenating its beloved boxing game series, Fight Night, while industry whispers indicate that EA Vancouver is working on EA Sports UFC 6 as well. If these speculations prove accurate, fight enthusiasts are in for an action-packed future. It’s uncertain which game will debut first, but given the long development cycle of the Fight Night series, it seems likely that UFC 6 might hit the shelves before its counterpart. Historically, new EA Sports UFC games emerge every two to three years, and a recent leak points towards a potential release of the sixth installment later this year.

Once again, EA is keeping its promise and rolling out another update for the game EA Sports UFC 5, introducing a new ranked fighter to the game’s roster. Initially, fans had voiced concerns that the game lacked top-tier fighters, but regular updates have brought the game almost up-to-date with the current UFC top ten rankings. The latest addition to the game is Mauricio Ruffy, a Lightweight fighter who recently knocked out Bobby Green in the first round. At just 28 years old, this knockout artist has already built a reputation in the UFC, fighting three times under the promotion since his debut in 2024. Now, fans can play as Ruffy in UFC 5.

The upcoming update for EA Sports UFC 5, set for release on April 8, will introduce new characters to the game, but the specific identities of these characters have yet to be revealed. The patch notes also cover some significant gameplay adjustments and bug fixes. Notably, an issue that had TJ Dillashaw’s Signature Forward Lunge and Major Forward Lunge inputs switched has been addressed in this update. Additionally, Patch 1.21 resolves some occasional camera issues and crash triggers.

As a dedicated fan, I’ve noticed an incredible surge in players for EA Sports UFC 5 lately. This resurgence can be attributed to its recent addition to PlayStation Plus, Sony’s subscription service. Intriguingly, the game saw a whopping 127.3% increase in player count after joining the platform back in March. Interestingly, it now ranks as the second most popular game on PS Plus, trailing only behind God of War Ragnarok, which was added to the service earlier in January.

EA Sports UFC 5 Update 1.21 Patch Notes

Patch Launch Date/Time and Launch Downtime

  • April 3rd, 2025, at 1 PM ET / Estimated Launch Downtime: 1 Hour

General

  • New fighters
    • Mauricio Ruffy
    • Additional Alter Egos coming April 8th
  • New assorted vanity rewards added
  • “The new gloves are the old gloves”. Active fighters will now be wearing the pre-April 2024 Official UFC gloves

Gameplay

  • Fixed an issue that caused TJ Dillashaw’s Signature Forward Lunge and Major Forward Lunge inputs to be swapped.
  • Fixed a rare animation issue that could occur in TJ Dillashaw’s Signature Lunges.

Bugs

  • Fixed some rare camera issues
  • Fixed some rare crash triggers

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2025-04-03 15:38