New EA Sports UFC 5 Update Adds Undefeated Fighter

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Summary

  • EA Sports UFC 5 releases new update for January 9, available at 1 PM ET for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
  • Patch 1.18 for EA Sports UFC 5 adds undefeated fighter Azamat Murzakanov and makes numerous bug fixes.
  • Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can play EA Sports UFC 5 via EA Play from January 14.

The developers at EA Vancouver are planning to roll out an update for the widely acclaimed mixed martial arts combat game, EA Sports UFC 5, on January 9. This update will introduce a previously unbeaten fighter into the game’s roster and address several bugs as well as enhancements. The patch numbered 1.18 for EA Sports UFC 5 is scheduled to reach PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S users at 1 PM ET on January 9, with no interruption in gameplay anticipated during the update.

Despite ongoing buzz about a fresh EA Sports UFC game, it seems that EA Vancouver is staying committed to their latest version. The launch of EA Sports UFC 5, back in October 2023, met with some dissatisfaction among dedicated UFC gamers due to the initial fighter roster. In reaction to this criticism, EA Vancouver pledged to incorporate more and diverse ranked fighters across various weight classes into the game. Since then, EA Sports UFC 5 has nearly reached a 98% match with the current UFC top ten rankings, thanks to regular content updates that have kept it fresh.

As a passionate gamer diving into the world of UFC 5, I’m pumped to share that EA Vancouver is rolling out an exciting new update at 1 PM ET on January 9! This latest drop brings Azamat Murzakanov onto the Light Heavyweight scene, boasting an undefeated record and some jaw-dropping stats. Hailing from Russia, this mixed martial artist is a force to be reckoned with, packing a power punch of 97, 95 accuracy, and 94 ground striking.

While we’re getting one new fighter today, EA Vancouver has hinted at three fresh alter egos joining UFC 5 with this update, but they’ve kept the fighters under wraps for now. Can’t wait to see who’ll be stepping into the octagon next!

Beyond introducing a fresh fighter and three distinct personas, the latest update for EA Sports UFC 5 also tackles a handful of minor glitches and makes one significant gameplay alteration. As per the official patch notes (which you can find detailed further down this post), patch 1.18 lowers the stamina cost of the muscle modifier from 3.125 to 2.5. Regarding the bug fixes, a translation error in certain languages has been addressed, along with an issue concerning Ranked Matches with Stand and Bang, among others.

The news arrives following Microsoft’s announcement that EA Sports UFC 5 is scheduled to join Xbox Game Pass on January 14th. While Road 96, Lightyear Frontier, My Time at Sandrock, and other titles are set for release on the standard tier of Xbox Game Pass, EA Sports UFC 5 will be exclusive to the Ultimate tier as it enters Xbox Game Pass through EA Play.

EA Sports UFC 5 Patch Notes for January 9 Update

General

  • New Fighters
    • Azamat Murzakanov
    • Three new Alter Egos
  • More Offers Store – Sort by Release Series (ie Pride, Prime, Champion, etc)
  • New assorted vanity rewards added

Gameplay

  • Reduced the stamina cost of the muscle modifier from x 3.125 to 2.5.

Bugs

  • Fixed incorrect translations in some languages
  • Fixed an issue where the match result method (KO/TKO, etc) wouldn’t appear in Ranked Championship: Stand and Bang
  • Updated AE UFC 309 Stipe and Jones portraits to match their glove update

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2025-01-09 14:53