EA Sports UFC 5
Released
Release Date: October 27, 2023
The fifth installment in a series of MMA sports games licensed by UFC. EA Sports UFC 5 introduces a body damage system, revamps grounded combat and features high-quality visuals.
Release Date: October 27, 2023
The fifth installment in a series of MMA sports games licensed by UFC. EA Sports UFC 5 introduces a body damage system, revamps grounded combat and features high-quality visuals.
EA Sports UFC 5 is the fifth installment in a series of MMA-focused sports games originating from 2014. It's officially licensed by UFC and was developed by EA Sports.
The gameplay of EA Sports UFC 5 focuses on fights. Though the game is highly arcade, the developers did their best to make the fights look as realistic as possible. To succeed we must learn our opponents' strengths and weaknesses, developing a combat style capable of exploiting both. As befitting a licensed game, it features actual, real-life fighters. Some legendary fighters, like Muhammad Ali, also make an appearance.
The game features a brand new body damage system. Injuries taken by the fighters affect their mobility, defense and stamina. Too much damage may result in a doctor's intervention, who'll decide whether the injured fighter can keep going. Grounded combat was also improved, being smoother and more realistic. Knock-outs are replayed, letting us get a closer look at the effective, impressive finishing moves.
EA Sports UFC 5 supports singleplayer, as well as local and online multiplayer.
EA Sports UFC 5 runs on the Frostbite engine. The character models are full of detail and the animations are very realistic.
Platforms:
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
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August 26, 2025
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September 17, 2023
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September 8, 2023
Game Ratings for EA Sports UFC 5 Video Game.
Game Informer: 8 / 10 by Brian Shea
Even with its shortcomings, EA Sports UFC 5 delivers an exciting MMA experience regardless of the mode in which you compete. Fighting your favorite UFC stars never gets old, and the adrenaline rush that comes with knocking your opponent out in a fierce back-and-forth battle makes it hard to resist the allure of stepping back into the Octagon for one more fight.
CGMagazine: 8.5 / 10 by Philip Watson
UFC 5 is a must buy for fight fans and an easy entry point for newcomers to get into the action.
Game Revolution: 6 / 10 by Nicholas Tan
EA Sports UFC 5 is the only game in town when it comes to the MMA genre, so it can be tough for fans of the series to ignore it, especially for those who are into the online ranked mode. But stagnation can be the death of a franchise. The overhauled graphics and new cut system are enough of an upgrade to satisfy some fans, but if you’re someone who enjoys the single-player modes, you’ll have pretty much the same experience by playing UFC 4 or even UFC 3 instead.
Average score from votes.
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