Summary
EA Sports has confirmed that a new patch update for its popular fighting game,UFC 5, will 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 to download on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S at approximately 10 AM PT, with new balance adjustments and two new fighters forUFC 5players to check out.
Following its release in 2023, developer EA Vancouver has promised fans that it will continue toadd new fighters toUFC 5on a regular basis. With the latest patch now confirmed to be closing out 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 is currently ranked number twelve in the division. Alongside the addition of two new fighters, update 1.14 also makes a handful of new balance adjustments and fixes to ensure a smooth gameplay experience for both grapplers and strikers.
Prior to the launch of the latest update, EA released twonewUFC 5alter egosfor Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega on September 25. The two had a five-round war back 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 recapture the fighters as they were on the day of their fight.
As for the new fighters being released with patch 1.14, fans will be able to check out lightweight contender Chase Hooper, who is only 25 years of age but is well-known for being a dangerous grappler and will be a great pick for anyUFC 5player looking to get a submission win. Then there’s Lerone Murphy, who recently broke his way into the UFC’s featherweight rankings where he sits at the number twelve position. Not only does Murphy have a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, but he’s also got an explosive stand-up game and plenty of stamina.
There’s also a handful of new balance adjustments and bug fixes included in the September 26 patch, including a reduced stamina advantage requirement for some ground transitions, the details of which can be found in the official patch notes below. Unfortunately, there appears to be nostriking adjustment in the latestUFC 5update, but there are some important bug fixes.
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UFC 307 Fight Week Challenges and New Alter Egos
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