EA Sports UFC 5 Surges 127% with PS Plus Addition!

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Summary

  • EA Sports UFC 5 receives huge player count boost thanks to PS Plus.
  • The MMA fighting game was added to PS Plus Extra’s game catalog earlier this month.
  • Data suggests EA Sports UFC 5 received a 127.3% player count increase after being added to PS Plus Extra.

There’s been a significant surge in players for EA Sports UFC 5 since it was included in PlayStation Plus Extra this month. As October approaches, marking two years since its release, many enthusiasts of EA Sports UFC 5 are eagerly anticipating updates about a new edition. However, with the game now playable without extra charge due to PlayStation Plus, some appear to be trying it out for the first time.

As a dedicated PlayStation fan, I eagerly await each month’s update to the PlayStation Plus service. While subscribers to the Essential tier can still grab new games monthly, Extra and Premium members have access to an expansive library of titles that rotate in and out. The latest additions to this collection for March 2025 were nothing short of impressive, with gems like EA Sports UFC 5, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation – Code Fairy, and the quirky You Suck at Parking. However, among all these fantastic additions, one game in particular has garnered a significant amount of attention.

EA Sports UFC 5 Sees Big Player Resurgence

Speculation about the upcoming release of EA Sports UFC 6 persists, but the current version of the fighting game series remains popular, particularly since its recent addition to PlayStation Plus Extra. Data from True Trophies shows that EA Sports UFC 5 attracted more player attention than any other title added to PS Plus this month. In fact, it saw a significant surge in players, with a 127.3% increase, landing it at number fifteen among the most played PlayStation games for the week. Interestingly, it’s now the second most popular game to join PlayStation Plus this year, surpassed only by God of War Ragnarok, which debuted in January.

It’s been reported that EA Vancouver is developing the next version in the UFC series, but they continue to roll out fresh content for EA Sports UFC 5. The latest update was launched in February, featuring a new fighter, additional alter egos, gameplay tweaks, and more. While UFC 5 initially received positive feedback from players and critics, fans had expressed concern about the absence of ranked fighters. However, since its launch, EA Sports UFC 5 has almost matched the current top ten UFC rankings due to regular content updates.

In March 2025, EA might have been elated due to a significant surge in players for UFC 5. However, a recent study suggested that the free games given away as part of the PS Plus Essential subscription in March were less popular than those offered in January and February. On paper, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Sonic Colors: Ultimate, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection seemed like a promising month for subscribers. However, it appears that these titles did not strike a chord with fans as there was a 15.2% decrease in player count compared to February, and a 10.8% drop compared to January.

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2025-03-26 18:07