New EA Sports UFC 5 Update Adds Undefeated Fighter

EA Sports UFC 5 receives a significant update on January 9th, launching at 1 PM ET for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. This patch (1.18) introduces undefeated fighter Azamat Murzakanov and addresses several bugs.

EA Vancouver, the game's developer, continues to support UFC 5, adding content despite rumors of a sequel. The initial release in October 2023 saw criticism regarding the fighter roster, prompting EA Vancouver to commit to expanding it. Subsequent updates have brought the roster to 98% parity with the current UFC top ten rankings.

This latest update, kicking off UFC 5's second year, features Murzakanov in the Light Heavyweight division. He boasts impressive stats: 97 power punch, 95 accuracy, and 94 ground striking. In addition to Murzakanov, three new fighter alter egos are included, though their identities remain undisclosed.

Beyond the new fighter and alter egos, patch 1.18 includes minor bug fixes and a gameplay adjustment. The stamina cost of the muscle modifier has been reduced from x3.125 to 2.5. Bug fixes include correcting incorrect translations in several languages, resolving a Ranked Championship issue ("Stand and Bang"), and updating portraits for Stipe and Jones to reflect recent glove updates.

This update coincides with the announcement that EA Sports UFC 5 will be added to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate via EA Play on January 14th. It will not be available on the standard Xbox Game Pass tier.

EA Sports UFC 5 Patch Notes (January 9th Update)

General:

• New Fighters: Azamat Murzakanov, Three new Alter Egos
• More Offers Store: Added sorting by release series (Pride, Prime, Champion, etc.)
• New vanity rewards added

Gameplay:

• Muscle modifier stamina cost reduced from x3.125 to 2.5

Bug Fixes:

• Corrected incorrect translations in multiple languages.
• Resolved a Ranked Championship "Stand and Bang" match result display issue.
• Updated Stipe and Jones portraits to match their updated gloves.