Key Takeaways
- EA Vancouver releases patch 1.15 for EA Sports UFC 5 on October 17.
- The latest update adds two new fighters: Shara Magomedov and Matt Frevola.
- New gameplay updates, bug fixes, and alter egos are also apart of EA Sports UFC 5’s new update.
As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of gaming under my belt, I can confidently say that EA Sports UFC 5’s latest update is a breath of fresh air. The addition of new fighters Shara Magomedov and Matt Frevola not only expands the game’s roster but also brings a new level of realism to the virtual octagon.
EA Vancouver has rolled out an upgrade for its widely played mixed martial arts combat game, namely EA Sports UFC 5. This new version introduces two fresh fighters to the game’s ever-growing list of athletes. Besides these new characters and alter egos, the v1.15 update for EA Sports UFC 5 also enhances certain aspects of gameplay, particularly striking, and addresses a few minor glitches.
Initially released in 2023, EA Sports UFC 5 garnered mostly favorable comments from critics but a varied response from players. Although it’s frequently praised as offering the best MMA gaming experience to date, users complained about the game’s limited roster of fighters and monotonous career mode. In an effort to address these concerns, EA Vancouver pledged to consistently introduce new characters into the game. As a result, one year later, EA Sports UFC 5 still introduces new fighters regularly and has nearly matched the current top ten UFC athlete rankings with only a 2% discrepancy.
Although there are whispers that the studio has commenced production on EA Sports UFC 6, it seems like content updates for the current version, EA Sports UFC 5, are still rolling out. On October 17, EA Vancouver dropped a fresh new patch for EA Sports UFC 5, incorporating two new fighters, several fresh alter egos, and some gameplay adjustments. While players might be chomping at the bit to dive into patch 1.15, EA did mention it would come with a brief period of server maintenance. According to the official patch notes (available below), EA Sports UFC 5 will be offline from 9:30 AM PT to 10 AM PT. After that, players will need to download and install the latest update to re-enter the game’s online modes.
In keeping with tradition, the most recent update for EA Sports UFC 5 introduces some fresh persona options. Based on a community vote, former UFC heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier will receive a new persona based on his UFC 226 victory in 2018. Additionally, there will be a ‘Best of Salt Lake City’ series featuring Leon Edwards (UFC 278) and Justin Gaethje (UFC 291). On October 17, the ‘Best of Riyadh Season Noche UFC’ will debut with Diego Lopes and Merab Dvalishvili. Also arriving is the ‘Prime IV series’, which includes Israel Adesanya’s persona from UFC 243. More personas, including those of Rampage Jackson (UFC 75) and Conor McGregor (UFC 205), will be added on October 22.
In the realm of fresh gameplay adjustments, players of EA Sports UFC 5 will have to pay closer attention to their fighting distance. Hitting an opponent up close with jabs will no longer significantly reduce the impact of incoming attacks, as EA has “lessened the dampening effect of strikes that land from a less than ideal range.” Additionally, there are several improvements made to leg kicks, stand-up striking, and other aspects of the game.
EA Sports UFC 5 Patch Notes for October 17 Update
At the Best of Riyadh Season’s UFC Alter Egos event, you’ll see Diego Lopes, Valentina Shevchenko, and Merab Dvalishvili donning their special Riyadh Season Noche Fight Outfits. The fights featuring Diego and Merab will take place on October 17, with the addition of Valentina’s Alter Ego fight being scheduled for October 22, 2024.
Here are all the details for Patch 1.15 going live at 10 am PT:
Patch Launch Date/Time and Launch Downtime
- October 17, 2024, at 10 am PT / Estimated Launch Downtime: 30 minutes*
*Remember, our online servers for UFC 5 will go offline at 9:30 am Pacific Time. You’ll be able to resume online play by downloading the update at 10:00 am PT.
New Alter Egos
- Available October 17, 2024
- Community Vote Series – Daniel Cormier (UFC 226|2018)
- Best of Salt Lake City Series – Leon Edwards (UFC 278|2022) and Justin Gaethje (UFC 291|2023)
- Best of Riyadh Season Noche UFC – Diego Lopes and Merab Dvalishvili (Riyadh Season Noche UFC|2024)
- Prime IV Series – Israel Adesanya (Prime IV|UFC 243)
- Available October 22, 2024
- Community Vote Series – Charles Oliveira (UFC 262|2021), Rampage Jackson (UFC 75|2007) and Conor McGregor (UFC 205|2016)
- Best of Riyadh Season Noche UFC – Valentina Shevchenko (Riyadh Season Noche UFC|2024)
UFC 308 Fight Week Challenges
- These will be added on October 22, 2024, at 10 am PT.
New Fighters
- Shara Magomedov
- Matt Frevola
Gameplay Updates
- Reduced the muffling effect of strikes that land from a bad range – jabbing someone from close range will now only barely reduce the damage of incoming strikes, for instance.
- Fixed an issue that made lead leg kicks too slow when used in combos after punches.
- Fixed an issue that caused all fighters to have access to the Low Single Leg takedown, instead of only the ones with a high enough level in Wrestling Takedowns.
- Fixed a rare bad state that prevented fighters from striking in the stand-up.
- Fixed a rare bad state that resulted in players getting stuck between rounds.
Misc. Additions and Updates
- New assorted vanity rewards added.
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