UFC 5 by EA Sports got a much-needed update on Thursday, buttoning up several gameplay issues across the board. Moreover, they also added a flyweight phenom Amir Albazi, and No. 2-ranked straw-weight contender Yan Xiaonan to the digital roster. Additionally, new vanity rewards have also been added. However, the gamers are not at all impressed by these changes.
That’s because UFC 5 is still missing a considerable number of top names and fan favorites. EA Sports is promising to add Ian Machado Garry, Mike Malott, Charles Jourdain, Mayra Bueno Silva, and Jailton Almeida in January, with Bryce Mitchell, Maycee Barber, and Joe Pyfer joining the lineup in February.
This week’s update includes multiple camera issues, with additional attention being given to animation errors and faulty AI. Online adjustments were also made to Career Mode and Rankings, as well as menu adjustments and crash repairs. Expect more fine-tuning in the coming weeks.
UFC 5 updates
The team also announced UFC 298 Fight Week Challenges and new Alter Egos are scheduled for next week. As for upcoming fighter to be added? Ian Machado Garry, Mike Malott, Charles Jourdain, Mayra Bueno Silva, and Jailton Almeida are coming in January, while Bryce Mitchell, Maycee Barber, and Joe Pyfer will make their debut in February.
Credits – The Twitter account of EA Sports UFC – @easportsufc
As for the recent patch, well-executed takedowns will now pose a greater challenge to counter, while inadequately executed ones will be more susceptible to denial. Ground strikes from side control and the crucifix position will now inflict 25% less damage. The Muscle Modifier is now applicable in several additional transition scenarios.
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Enhancements have been made in Online Career mode to simplify leveling up moves. Issues with progression and unlocking of grappling moves have also been addressed. Opponent HUDs will no longer be concealed in higher divisions of Ranked and Online Careers. Despite the changes, the fans and gamers are not at all impressed.
Fans react to the changes
The official EA Sports UFC account announced these updates via a Twitter post. They revealed two of the new fighters which will now be available for selection. The fans voiced their opinion about the update through Tweets. Here’s what they had to say:
𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗙𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 are here 🙌 #UFC5 pic.twitter.com/yxCruGnSyX
— EA SPORTS UFC (@EASPORTSUFC) December 7, 2023
One fan claimed that he hasn’t seen a game fall off so quickly:
Never seen a game fall off as quickly as this game did, especially a sports game. EA deserved it though, gave us the same game after 3 years and expected it to do well with cats like Eddie Alvarez & Ben Askren still on the game 😆 such a joke! #UFC5 @EASPORTS
— Mitch Westphal (@MitchWestphal) December 7, 2023
Another fan stated that he doesn’t care about the update:
We don't care
— The SZN (@_TheSZN) December 8, 2023
Some fan demanded the game to be launched on PC:
put the game on pc🙏
— dante (@dantezupp) December 7, 2023
Meanwhile, a fan claimed that no gamer is using these newly launched fighters:
Not one person is using any of these
— jet’s hung🇳🇿 (@BedHead_Riddell) December 7, 2023
A fan asked why Ian Garry and other fighters were not added to the game roster yet:
Jalin turner, Ian Garry, Benoit Saint-Denis. where are they
— Hookah Luka (12-8) (@dfwdemon) December 7, 2023
