EA Sports UFC 5 receives a significant update on January 9th at 1 PM ET, available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Patch 1.18 introduces undefeated fighter Azamat Murzakanov and addresses several bugs.
This update demonstrates EA Vancouver's continued commitment to EA Sports UFC 5, following player feedback regarding the initial roster. The game has since achieved 98% parity with the current UFC top ten rankings through consistent content updates.
The January 9th update, marking the start of UFC 5's second year, features:
- Azamat Murzakanov: A new Light Heavyweight fighter boasting impressive stats (97 Power Punch, 95 Accuracy, 94 Ground Striking).
- Three New Alter Egos: The identities of these fighters remain undisclosed.
- Gameplay Adjustment: The stamina cost of the muscle modifier has been reduced from x3.125 to 2.5.
- Bug Fixes: These include correcting incorrect translations in several languages, resolving a Ranked Championship Stand and Bang issue (match result display), and updating portraits for Stipe and Jones to reflect glove updates.
- Store Improvements: The in-game store now offers sorting by release series (Pride, Prime, Champion, etc.).
- New Vanity Rewards: A selection of new cosmetic items has been added.
Furthermore, EA Sports UFC 5 will be added to the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate tier via EA Play starting January 14th.
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
- New Vanity Rewards
Gameplay:
- Muscle Modifier Stamina Cost Reduced: x3.125 to 2.5
Bug Fixes:
- Corrected Incorrect Translations (multiple languages)
- Resolved Ranked Championship Stand and Bang Match Result Issue
- Updated Stipe and Jones Portraits (to match glove updates)
