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 various 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 enhance the gaming experience with a new update scheduled for release on January 9. This update, Patch 1.18, will be available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S users at 1 PM ET, and it promises no downtime during the update process.
Despite ongoing rumors about a new installment in the EA Sports UFC series, EA Vancouver continues to show dedication to the current game. When EA Sports UFC 5 launched in October 2023, the community expressed disappointment over the initial fighter roster. In response, EA Vancouver committed to regularly updating the game with more ranked fighters across different weight classes. These efforts have resulted in the game achieving 98% alignment with the current UFC top ten rankings.
The latest update marks the beginning of EA Sports UFC 5's second year, introducing Azamat Murzakanov to the Light Heavyweight division. This undefeated Russian fighter boasts impressive stats, including a 97 power punch rating, 95 accuracy, and 94 ground striking. Alongside Murzakanov, the update will introduce three new alter egos, though the specific fighters have not been disclosed yet.
In addition to new content, Patch 1.18 includes minor bug fixes and a gameplay adjustment. Notably, the stamina cost of the muscle modifier has been reduced from x3.125 to 2.5. The patch also addresses translation errors in multiple languages and fixes an issue with the match result method display in Ranked Championship: Stand and Bang mode.
This update follows Microsoft's announcement that EA Sports UFC 5 will be added to Xbox Game Pass on January 14. While the standard tier of Xbox Game Pass will see additions 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
