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EA Sports UFC 5 Update Adds Highly Requested Ranked Mode

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November 28, 2024

Christoph Rediske

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New EA Sports UFC 5 update set to go live at 12 PM ET on November 28.
Patch 1.17 will add two new fighters: Kai Asakura and Michael Morales.
Stand and Bang to receive dedicated Ranked mode with new UFC 5 update.

EA Sports UFC 5 developer EA Vancouver has confirmed it will add Ranked Stand and Bang to the game with a new patch later today, allowing users to play the popular striking-only mode while in Ranked. The next EA Sports UFC 5 update has been confirmed to go live at 12 PM ET on November 28, adding two new fighters, making a handful of gameplay updates, and offering up some big Black Friday discounts on some in-game bundles.

To celebrate the return of a boxing legend earlier this month, EA Sports UFC 5 allowed players to get Mike Tyson at no extra cost. Now, EA is once again giving away another piece of paid DLC for free, this time with Alex Pereira’s UFC 303 alter ego. Players have until January 7, 2025 to log into EA Sports UFC 5 to claim the fighter’s variant for no additional cost. Simply head to the in-game store, navigate to Alex Pereira’s UFC 303 alter ego, and grab it before the aforementioned date.

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Alongside a handful of gameplay updates, EA is once again adding two new fighters to UFC 5 with the November 28 patch. First up is Kai Asakura, who will make his UFC debut on December 7 against Flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja. The 31-year-old is the ex-Rizin Bantamweight champion and has a professional record of 21-4-0. Asakura will come with 91 accuracy, 94 footwork, and 90 clinch striking. Then there is Welterweight fighter Michael Morales, who has a perfect 17-0 record with 12 knockouts. The up-and-coming fighter will have a 93 rated chin, 94 punch power, and 89 switch stance.

But the new content doesn’t just stop at fighters, as EA has announced that Ranked Stand and Bang will also be made available with the November 28 update. The fan-favorite UFC 5 striking-only mode is expected to work similarly to the game’s standard Ranked mode, but this time players will climb their way up the leaderboards using nothing but boxing, kickboxing, and muay thai.

While rumors continue to circulate that EA Sports UFC 6 is now in development, EA isn’t slowing down on the goodies for UFC 5. To celebrate the holiday season, EA isn’t just offering up some big discounts on in-game bundles, they’re also giving away free gifts from December 1 to 31. According to the studio, players simply need to log into UFC 5 each day to receive free items from the in-game store, including vanity, XP boosters, and even alter egos.

EA Sports UFC 5 Patch Notes for November 28 Update

New Fighters

Kai Asakura
Michael Morales

In-Game Store Black Friday Bundles (Ends Dec. 3)

CHAMPION Series Alter Ego Bundle Four previously released Alter Egos from the CHAMPION SERIES
2024 CHAMPIONS Alter Ego Bundle Five previously released Alter Egos of UFC champions sporting their custom shorts from 2024 UFC PPV events
Best of Riyadh Season Noche UFC Alter Ego Bundle Three previously released Riyadh Season Noche UFC Alter Egos
CAF Vanity Bundle Four vanity items to use with your created fighter

Gameplay Updates

Fixed an issue that prevented fighters from throwing retreating rear hooks.
Made Full Guard Top count as a dominant position for judges scoring (It counted as neutral.)
Fixed the camera following some diving punches from heavy knockdowns.

Misc. Additions and Updates

New assorted vanity rewards added.

Holiday Gift Calendar

To celebrate the holidays we wanted to give you some in-game gifts, so from December 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, log into UFC 5 each day and receive free items from the in game store including vanity, XP Boosters, and even Alter Egos

UFC 310 Fight Week Challenges and New Alter Egos

These will go live on December 3, 2024, at 10 am PT.

EA SPORTS™ UFC® 5 is as real as it gets. Powered by Frostbite™ engine’s advanced rendering capabilities, your favorite fighters now have unparalleled character likenesses to complement next-level environment fidelity that’ll make their walk to the Octagon feel like a PPV main event. The all-new authentic damage system brings the intensity and strategy of a fight to life, as cuts and strikes absorbed can affect mobility, defense, stamina, and more. Take too much damage, and the doctor will check to see if you’re able to continue. For lovers of the ground game, the new Transition-Based Submissions make grappling feel more fluid and realistic than ever before. And if you like to admire your handiwork, new Cinematic K.O. Replays capture your fight-ending finishes in all their punishing glory. Plus, a completely revamped live service schedule builds exciting challenges around all PPV fight weeks. Bring the next evolution of the fight game home with UFC 5.

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