Breaking: EA Sports UFC 5 Patch Unleashes Unbeaten Champion

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

The update demonstrates EA Vancouver's continued commitment to EA Sports UFC 5, following player feedback regarding the initial roster. The addition of Murzakanov, boasting impressive stats (97 power punch, 95 accuracy, 94 ground striking), significantly boosts the Light Heavyweight division. Three additional fighter alter egos are also included, though their identities remain undisclosed.

Beyond the new fighter additions, Patch 1.18 includes gameplay adjustments – reducing the muscle modifier's stamina cost – and bug fixes. These fixes address translation errors in multiple languages and a Ranked Championship issue concerning match result displays in "Stand and Bang" matches. Further, updated portraits for Stipe and Jones reflect recent glove updates.

Adding to the excitement, EA Sports UFC 5 will be available to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers via EA Play starting January 14th. This launch coincides with other titles added to the standard tier but requires an Ultimate subscription for EA Sports UFC 5 access.

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

General:

• New Fighters: Azamat Murzakanov, Three new Alter Egos
• Enhanced "More Offers" Store: Sorting now available 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 several languages.
• Resolved an issue preventing match result display (KO/TKO, etc.) in Ranked Championship: Stand and Bang.
• Updated Stipe and Jones portraits to reflect updated gloves from UFC 309.