The EA Sports UFC 5 update adds the much-requested ranked mode

Key points

• The new EA Sports UFC 5 update will go live at 12pm 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 the new UFC 5 update.

EA Sports UFC 5 developer EA Vancouver has confirmed that it will add ranked Stand and Bang mode to the game with a new patch later today, allowing users to play the popular one-hit mode while ranked. Next EA Sports UFC 5 the update has been confirmed to go live at 12pm ET on November 28, adding two new fighters, bringing a handful of gameplay updates, and offering some big Black Friday discounts on some 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 additional cost. Now, EA is once again offering another paid DLC for free, this time featuring Alex Pereira's UFC 303 alter ego. Players have until January 7, 2025 to log in EA Sports UFC 5 to request the fighter variant at no additional cost. Simply go to the in-game store, go to Alex Pereira's UFC 303 alter ego and get it before the date mentioned above.

In addition to a handful of gameplay updates, EA is once again adding two new fighters UFC5 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 former Rizin bantamweight champion and has a professional record of 21-4-0. Asakura will have 91 accuracy, 94 footwork and 90 clinch strikes. Then there's welterweight fighter Michael Morales, who has a perfect record of 17-0 with 12 knockouts. The up-and-coming fighter will have a 93 rated chin, 94 punch power and 89 gear stance.

But the new content doesn't just stop at fighters, as EA has announced that Ranked Stands and Bangs will also be made available with the November 28th update. Fan favorite UFC5 The one-hit mode is expected to function similarly to the game's standard ranked mode, but this time players will climb the ranks using nothing more than boxing, kickboxing, and muay thai.

While the rumors continue to circulate EA SportsUFC 6 is now in development, EA isn't slowing down with the goodies UFC5. To celebrate the holiday season, EA is not only offering big discounts on game bundles, but also giving away free gifts from December 1st to 31st. According to the studio, players simply need to log in UFC5 every day to receive free items from the in-game store, including vanities, XP boosts, and even alter egos.

EA Sports UFC 5 patch notes for the November 28 update

New fighters

• Kai Asakura
• Michele Morales

Black Friday bundles in the in-game store (ends December 3)

• CHAMPION SERIES Alter Ego Bundles Four previously released CHAMPION SERIES Alter Egos
• 2024 CHAMPIONS Alter Ego Pack Five Alter Egos of previously released UFC champions wearing 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 Ego
• CAF Vanity Bundle Four cosmetic items to use with your created fighter

Game updates

• Fixed an issue that prevented fighters from throwing retreating back hooks.
• Made Full Guard Top count as dominant for judges' scoring (counted as neutral).
• Fixed camera tracking some diving punches resulting from heavy landings.

Miscellaneous Additions and updates

• Added new assorted vanity rewards.

Christmas 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 in to UFC 5 every day and receive free items from the in-game store, including vanities, XP boosts, and even Alter Egos

UFC 310 Fight Week challenges and new alter egos

• These will be released on December 3, 2024 at 10am PT.