New EA Sports UFC 5 Update Adds Undefeated Fighter

EA Sports UFC 5 Receives January 9th Update: New Fighter and Bug Fixes

EA Vancouver has dropped a new update for EA Sports UFC 5, launching January 9th at 1 PM ET on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Patch 1.18 introduces undefeated fighter Azamat Murzakanov and addresses several bugs.

Following October 2023's launch and initial roster criticism, EA Vancouver continues to expand EA Sports UFC 5's fighter roster. The game now boasts 98% parity with the current UFC top ten rankings, a testament to ongoing content updates.

This update adds Azamat Murzakanov to the Light Heavyweight division. Murzakanov boasts impressive stats: a 97 power punch rating, 95 accuracy, and 94 ground striking. In addition to Murzakanov, three new 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 is reduced from x3.125 to 2.5. Specific bug fixes include corrected translations in multiple languages, a resolution to a Ranked Championship Stand and Bang issue (match result display), and updated portraits for Stipe and Jones (reflecting glove updates).

Further enhancing accessibility, EA Sports UFC 5 joins Xbox Game Pass Ultimate via EA Play on January 14th. This addition complements other titles arriving on the Standard tier, such as Road 96, Lightyear Frontier, and My Time at Sandrock.

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 (x3.125 to 2.5)

Bug Fixes:

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