EA has announced the UFC 5 release date and it’s set for October 27, 2023 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S! Those who avail of the Digital Deluxe Edition will be able to play three days early on October 24. In addition to that, EA has also revealed the UFC 5 pre-order bonuses too.

While there’s really no reason to pre-order a game given stock isn’t really going to run out, EA makes a compelling case for it with UFC 5 given the pre-order bonuses attached to buying it early. With the EA UFC 5 pre-order bonuses, the publisher is making dream fights happen — at least on the virtual ring.

EA UFC 5 Game Features:

• Cinematic K.O. Replay: Cinematic K.O. replays showcase fight-ending finishes with intensified visuals and enhanced excitement. Presented in super slow motion with cinematic angles and lighting, the impact of fight-ending shots represents highlight reel moments recapturing the drama of a UFC fight.
• Doctor’s Checks and Stoppages: Suffering a notable injury prompts the referee to pause the fight for a ringside doctor’s inspection. Failure to adapt and protect the injury from further damage can lead to a doctor’s stoppage, which introduces true-to-sport strategic variables for players to navigate under heightened pressure.
• New Strikes and Hit Reactions: New Strike animations emulate heavy hitters, professional kickboxers and more – coupled with new motion variations for ground and pound elbows, spinning attacks, body punches and calf kicks. Plus, the Hit Reaction animations and physics during a frenetic fight can initiate clean connection impacts – moments players can feel with next-level immersion during gameplay.
• Seamless Submissions: Revamped Seamless Submissions extend the existing grappling system with faster animation transitions and the removal of mini games. Grapple Assist aids beginners, while veterans can explore deeper layers. Seamless submissions provide a smoother, authentic ground game for grappling enthusiasts.
• Fight Week and Alter Egos: UFC 5’s launch includes a revamped live service with features like Fight Week and Fight Picks tied to real-world UFC events. Alter Egos are all new versions of top fighters which capture authentic career-defining moments and provide alternative looks and associated abilities.

EA UFC 5 Pre-Order Bonuses:

Pre-ordering will net players three legendary fighters join the UFC roster to deliver the ultimate dream match. Pre-ordering the game will let players fight as:

• Boxing legend Mike Tyson (last seen in UFC 2)
• Boxing legend Muhammad Ali (UFC game debut)
• MMA legend Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko

You read that right! For MMA fans, you will now be able to fight as Fedor in the UFC! While The Last Emperor never fought in the Octagon, this is your chance to have one of the best fighters of all-time compete against the UFC’s finest.

Joining Fedor is another legend in Muhammad Ali, which is also the iconic boxer’s UFC game debut. Rounding it up is the return of boxing legend Mike Tyson who was last seen in the franchise back in UFC 2, which was released in 2016. Talk about a worthwhile pre-order bonus! You’ll be able to set up quite the dream matches with these fighters, and all beautifully realized in the Frostbite Engine, which is the first time the UFC series will be on.

Outside of pre-ordering EA has not mentioned whether players can buy the fighters piecemeal. While that is certainly a plausible alternative, it’s not guaranteed.

UFC 5 officially launches on October 27 for the PS5 and Xbox Series. The Digital Deluxe version will launch on October 24, giving players three full days of early access.