EA Sports UFC 5, developed by EA Vancouver, is rolling out a fresh update on January 9, bringing new content and enhancements to the popular mixed martial arts fighting game. Scheduled for release at 1 PM ET, patch 1.18 will be available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S users without any expected downtime.
Despite ongoing rumors about a new EA Sports UFC game, EA Vancouver continues to support EA Sports UFC 5, which launched in October 2023. The initial release faced criticism from fans regarding the fighter roster. In response, EA Vancouver committed to regularly updating the game with more ranked fighters across different weight classes. These efforts have successfully brought EA Sports UFC 5 to 98% parity with the current UFC top ten rankings.
Kicking off the game's second year, the January 9 update introduces Azamat Murzakanov to the Light Heavyweight division. The undefeated Russian fighter boasts an impressive profile with a power punch rating of 97, 95 accuracy, and 94 ground striking. Although only one new fighter is added in this update, EA Vancouver has teased the inclusion of three new alter egos, though the specific fighters remain undisclosed.
In addition to new fighters, the update features minor bug fixes and a gameplay adjustment. The stamina cost of the muscle modifier has been reduced from x3.125 to 2.5. The patch also addresses translation errors in certain languages and fixes an issue with Stand and Bang in Ranked matches, among other improvements.
This update precedes the announcement that EA Sports UFC 5 will be available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate starting January 14. While the standard tier of Xbox Game Pass will offer 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
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