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

This update demonstrates EA Vancouver's continued commitment to EA Sports UFC 5, launched in October 2023. Initial criticism regarding the fighter roster prompted the developers to add more ranked fighters, resulting in 98% parity with current UFC top ten rankings.

The January 9th update, marking the start of UFC 5's second year, adds Azamat Murzakanov to the Light Heavyweight division. Murzakanov boasts impressive stats: 97 power punch, 95 accuracy, and 94 ground striking. Additionally, three new alter egos are included, though the corresponding fighters 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. Bug fixes encompass incorrect translations in certain languages, a Ranked Championship Stand and Bang issue (match result display), and updated portraits for Stipe and Jones (reflecting glove updates from UFC 309).

This update coincides with the January 14th addition of EA Sports UFC 5 to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate via EA Play. Note that it will not be available on the standard Xbox Game Pass tier.

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 (UFC 309 glove update).