EA Sports activities has introduced a brand new replace for UFC 5 will probably be dropping for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Collection X|S on June 24, crammed with brand-new fighters, gameplay changes, bug fixes, and a contemporary search for the UFC’s largest star, Conor McGregor.
Ever because the launch of UFC 5 final 12 months, UFC followers have been begging EA to replace the likeness of McGregor. Previous to yesterday’s announcement, McGregor had two separate types: his old-school Featherweight look, which included a slimmer look, fewer tattoos, and braids; after which his extra cumbersome, shaved head look, which many will keep in mind from his rematch with Dustin Poirier at UFC 257.
McGregor was initially scheduled to battle Michael Chandler at UFC 303 subsequent weekend however was pressured to drag out of the battle as a result of a damaged toe. EA seemingly had subsequent week’s replace within the works previous to McGregor’s removing from UFC 303, so the studio has opted to maneuver ahead with the character redesign, however followers aren’t joyful.
We’ve not been given an in-game take a look at the brand new mannequin but, however followers got a sneak peek on the all-new McGregor by way of a brand new screenshot, which you’ll be able to see within the publish under.
After the picture was launched by EA, followers instantly began blasting the redesign. “Seems to be nothing like him,” one person stated over on Reddit. Whereas one other person stated, “it is so unhappy that half of the fighters look nothing like themselves in that sport.”
New UFC 5 Replace Set For June 24
McGregor’s redesign is perhaps a scorching matter within the UFC group proper now, but it surely’s not the one factor that is included in subsequent week’s new replace.
Patch 1.10 will probably be deployed on June 24 at 10AM PT, with half-hour of downtime previous to the replace’s launch. It’ll embody a complete of 13 new fighters, essentially the most ever added in a single replace. If you wish to discover out who will probably be becoming a member of the UFC 5 roster, you’ll be able to take a look at the entire names under:
- Kayla Harrison (#4 WBW)
- Michel Pereira (#13 MW)
- Joaquin Buckley (#11 WW)
- Caio Borralho (#12 MW)
- Chris Curtis (#15 MW)
- Tagir Ulanbekov (#12 FLYWEIGHT)
- Mario Bautista (#12 BW)
- Jonathan Martinez (#14 BW)
- Crazy Godínez (#10 WSW)
- Randy Brown
- Alexandr Romanov (#13 HW)
- Norma Dumont (#9 WBW)
- Pannie Kianzad (#11 WBW)
There are additionally some new gameplay updates included within the patch:
UFC 303 Combat Week Challenges, Alter Egos, and a few “legendary” surprises
- These will probably be added on June 25, 2024, at 10 am PT
Gameplay Updates
- Added a brand new customized stance for Micheal “Venom” Web page and a signature jab-straight mixture.
- Added Michael “Venom” Web page’s and Khalil Rountree Jr’s stances to Create-A-Fighter.
Normal Updates
- Up to date Conor McGregor’s likeness at Welterweight.
- Added a number of new colour choices to default CAF vainness bottoms.
UFC Official Combat Glove 3EIGHT/5EIGHT Replace
- UFC Official 3EIGHT Combat Gloves at the moment are the default gloves for all non-champion energetic fighters.
- Energetic UFC Champions will put on the UFC Official 5EIGHT Champion Combat Gloves in all modes apart from On-line Profession and Profession.
- Choosing Champion Kits in Fighter Choose will apply UFC Official 5EIGHT Champion Combat Gloves to any energetic fighter.
- UFC Official 5EIGHT Champion Combat Gloves will probably be enabled in Combat Now – Championship gameplay and Championship fights in Profession Mode for each corners.
- Energetic Ranked Championship Champions will put on UFC Official 5Eight Champion Combat Gloves to all fights.
- Each fighters in Ranked Championships will put on UFC Official 5EIGHT Champion Combat Gloves in all Contender vs Contender, Contender vs. Champion, and Champion vs Champion fights.
- 3EIGHT Dana White Contender Collection gloves added to DWCS fights in Profession Mode.
Misc. Additions and Updates
- New assorted vainness rewards added.
- Up to date Profession Mode Rankings.
