Summary
- EA Sports UFC 5 releases a new update on January 9, available at 1 PM ET for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
- Patch 1.18 for EA Sports UFC 5 introduces undefeated fighter Azamat Murzakanov and includes numerous bug fixes.
- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can access EA Sports UFC 5 via EA Play starting January 14.
EA Sports UFC 5, developed by EA Vancouver, is set to roll out a new update on January 9, enhancing the experience for fans of the popular mixed martial arts fighting game. Scheduled for release at 1 PM ET, Patch 1.18 will be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S without any expected downtime. This update introduces a new fighter, Azamat Murzakanov, to the Light Heavyweight division, alongside various bug fixes and gameplay improvements.
Despite ongoing rumors about a new EA Sports UFC game, EA Vancouver continues to support EA Sports UFC 5, which was launched in October 2023. Initially met with criticism over its fighter roster, the developers responded by committing to regular updates to align the game more closely with the UFC's top ten rankings. Thanks to these efforts, EA Sports UFC 5 now boasts 98% parity with the current UFC rankings.
The January 9 update marks the beginning of EA Sports UFC 5's second year, featuring the addition of Azamat Murzakanov, an undefeated Russian fighter with impressive stats, including a 97 power punch rating, 95 accuracy, and 94 ground striking. Alongside Murzakanov, the update introduces three new alter egos, though specific details about these fighters have not yet been disclosed.
In addition to new content, Patch 1.18 includes gameplay adjustments and bug fixes. A notable change is the reduction of the stamina cost of the muscle modifier from x3.125 to 2.5. The patch also addresses issues such as incorrect language translations and a problem with the match result method display in Ranked Championship: Stand and Bang.
This update follows Microsoft's announcement that EA Sports UFC 5 will be available on Xbox Game Pass starting January 14. While the standard tier of Xbox Game Pass will feature other titles like Road 96, Lightyear Frontier, and My Time at Sandrock, EA Sports UFC 5 will be exclusive to the Ultimate tier 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 (e.g., Pride, Prime, Champion, etc.)
- New assorted vanity rewards added
Gameplay
- Reduced the stamina cost of the muscle modifier from x3.125 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
