"Undefeated Fighter Added in EA Sports UFC 5 Update"

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 through EA Play starting January 14.

EA Sports UFC 5, developed by EA Vancouver, is set to roll out an exciting new update on January 9. This update will enhance the popular mixed martial arts fighting game by introducing a new undefeated fighter to the roster and implementing several bug fixes and improvements. Patch 1.18 for EA Sports UFC 5 will be available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S users at 1 PM ET, with no expected downtime during the update.

Despite ongoing rumors about a new EA Sports UFC game, EA Vancouver continues to show dedication to the current installment. When EA Sports UFC 5 launched in October 2023, some fans expressed disappointment with the initial fighter roster. In response, EA Vancouver committed to expanding the game's roster with more ranked fighters across various weight classes. Thanks to consistent content updates, EA Sports UFC 5 now boasts a 98% alignment with the current UFC top ten rankings.

Kicking off the second year of EA Sports UFC 5, the latest update, set for release at 1 PM ET on January 9, introduces Azamat Murzakanov to the Light Heavyweight division. This Russian mixed martial artist brings an undefeated record and impressive stats, including a 97 power punch rating, 95 accuracy, and 94 ground striking. While only one new fighter is added in this update, EA Vancouver has also announced the inclusion of three new alter egos, though the specific fighters have not yet been disclosed.

In addition to the new fighter and alter egos, the update includes minor bug fixes and a gameplay adjustment. According to the official patch notes, patch 1.18 reduces the stamina cost of the muscle modifier from x3.125 to 2.5. Bug fixes address incorrect translations in some languages, an issue with Stand and Bang in Ranked mode, and more.

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 games 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