New EA Sports UFC 5 Update Adds Undefeated Fighter

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

The update demonstrates EA Vancouver's ongoing commitment to EA Sports UFC 5, following player feedback regarding the initial roster. Since launch in October 2023, the game has achieved 98% parity with the current UFC top ten rankings through consistent content additions.

This January update adds Murzakanov to the Light Heavyweight division, boasting impressive stats: 97 power punch, 95 accuracy, and 94 ground striking. In addition to Murzakanov, three new fighter alter egos are included, though their identities remain undisclosed.

Beyond new fighters, 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 correcting language translations and resolving a Ranked Championship issue ("Stand and Bang"). Updated portraits for Stipe and Jones from UFC 309 also feature.

Furthermore, Microsoft announced that EA Sports UFC 5 will be added to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate via EA Play on January 14th.

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 items added

Gameplay:

• Muscle modifier stamina cost reduced from x3.125 to 2.5

Bug Fixes:

• Corrected incorrect translations in multiple languages.
• Resolved a Ranked Championship ("Stand and Bang") issue where the match result (KO/TKO, etc.) didn't display.
• Updated Stipe and Jones portraits (UFC 309) to reflect their updated gloves.