Key recommendations
- The September 26th UFC 5 patch update adds Chase Hooper and Lerone Murphy.
- Patch 1.14 includes balance tweaks, bug fixes, and new fighters.
- EA is also releasing a new set of alter egos “on this day” featuring Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega.
EA Sports has confirmed that a new patch update for its popular fighting game, UFC 5will be released on September 26, adding Chase Hooper and Lerone Murphy to the game's extensive roster of mixed martial artists. The patch will be available for download on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S at approximately 10:00 a.m. PT, with new balance tweaks and two new fighters for UFC 5 players to check.
After its release in 2023, developer EA Vancouver has promised fans that it will continue to add new fighters to UFC 5 on a regular basis. With the latest patch confirmed to drop in September, fans will be able to download the free content update and play as lightweight star Chase Hooper and 33-year-old featherweight Lerone Murphy, who are in currently ranked 12th in the division. In addition to adding two new grapplers, update 1.14 also makes a handful of new adjustments and balance fixes to ensure a smooth gameplay experience for grapplers and attackers alike.
Before the release of the latest update, EA released two new ones UFC 5 alter egos for Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega on September 25. The two had a five-round war in 2021 at UFC 226, with Volkanovski coming out on top with a unanimous decision win. To celebrate the three-year anniversary of the epic fight, EA is celebrating with a new “on this day” alter-ego series that aims to get the fighters back to how they were on the day of their fight.
As for the new fighters that will be released with patch 1.14, fans will be able to check out lightweight Chase Hooper, who is only 25 years old but is well known for being a dangerous fighter and will be a pick great for everything. UFC 5 player who wants to win by deposit. Then there's Lerone Murphy, who recently made his way up the UFC featherweight rankings, where he's ranked twelfth. Not only does Murphy have a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, but he also has an explosive stand-up game and a lot of stamina.
There are also a number of new balance tweaks and bug fixes included in the September 26 patch, including a reduced stamina advantage requirement for some ground transitions, details of which can be found in the official patch notes below. Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be any striking adjustment in the latest UFC 5 update, but there are some important bug fixes.
EA Sports UFC 5 Patch Notes for September 26th Update
Patch release date/time and release downtime
- September 26, 2024 10:00 AM PT / Estimated Release Downtime: None
UFC 307 Fight Week Challenges and New Alter Egos
- They will be added on October 1, 2024 at 10:00 AM PT.
New fighters
- Chase Hooper
- Lerone Murphy
Gameplay updates
- Fixed an issue that allowed a fighter to partially block the lead hook blocks special counter after using a sliding forward back hook.
- Fixed an issue that caused Triangle input to be unavailable from Submissive Rubber Guard when it had a high resistance advantage.
- Reduced resistance advantage requirements for some ground transitions:
- Smash Pass from dominant full guard to side control from 25 to 10.
- This happens when the submissive's hips come out to one side and then the dominant, being the second to move, moves to the other side. This requires Wrestling Transitions.
- Side control sweep from 70 to 50.
- This is a circumstantial sweep that comes from the hip-out to half-guard transition. It requires melee combat and was also very rare due to the very high resistance perk requirement.
- Smash Pass from dominant full guard to side control from 25 to 10.
- Fixed a camera issue while completing the Heel Hook.
Various Additions and Updates
- Added new assorted rewards.
