https://www.ea.com/games/ufc/ufc-5/n...patch-notes-15
Patch 1.17 goes live tomorrow with two new rostered fighters, gameplay updates that address issues that prevented fighters from throwing retreating rear hooks and the Full Guard top position being counted as a dominant position for judges scoring criteria.
Patch Launch Date/Time and Launch Downtime
November 28, 2024, at 12 PM ET / Estimated Launch Downtime: 1 Hour
New Fighters
- Kai Asakura
- Michael Morales
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.
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 will go live on December 3, 2024, at 10 am PT.