EA UFC 5 Update 1.017 Adds Two New Fighters, Alter Egos, Gameplay Adjustments
EA continues with its solid post-launch support of the latest UFC game, as UFC 5 update 1.017 (which the developers simply call Patch 1.17) is now live, and this adds two new fighters, an alter ego for champ Alex Pereira, and more.
Topping today’s update is the new fighter Kai Asakura who will be making his UFC debut at UFC 310 set to take place this December 7. Alongside Asakura is the addition of Michael Morales, who is carrying a perfect 5-0 record in the octagon.
EA UFC 5 Update 1.017 New Content
New Fighters
- Kai Asakura
- Michael Morales
Stand and Bang Ranked
Ranked Stand and Bang is coming to UFC 5! The fan-favorite striking-only mode will now be playable online with leaderboards. Climb the online leaderboard as you bang it out on the feet and see who’s left standing.
Chama!
What a ride 2024 has been for Poaton! To celebrate his incredible 2024 campaign, log into UFC 5 between Nov. 22, 2024, and Jan. 7, 2025, to download the Alex “Poaton” Pereira UFC 303 Alter Ego from the in-game store at no additional cost. Chama!
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.
Chances are, this is the last major update for the game for 2024. Once a new one is released in 2025, we’ll be sure to let our readers know.
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