Patch 1.14 goes live tomorrow with two new rostered fighters and gameplay fixes that target the special lead hook block counter, reducing the stamina advantage in certain ground positions plus a fix for a camera issue that occurs during a Heel Hook Finish. 

Before you check out all those additions and fixes tomorrow, going live TODAY in EA SPORTS UFC 5 are two brand-new Alter Egos from the Main Event of UFC 266, which took place on September 25, 2021

Introducing the “On This Day” Alter Ego Series.

September 25, 2021 - Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega went to war for 5 Rounds at UFC 266, and starting today in UFC 5 you can recreate all of the hard-hitting strikes from Volkanovski that ultimately won him the unanimous decision or the smooth near fight-ending submission techniques from Ortega. 

Now let’s check out the two new rostered fighters coming to UFC 5 tomorrow:

Chase Hooper - You wouldn’t know it by looking at him but Chase Hooper is a very dangerous fighter and once the fight hits the canvas, it’s only a matter of time before his opponents find a barrage of ground and pound coming their way or they’re on the wrong end of a submission attempt. Chase’s nickname is “The Dream” but once he steps into the Octagon in UFC 5, he quickly becomes a nightmare for his opponents.

Lerone Murphy - Lerone "The Miracle" Murphy has had to overcome great adversity to make it to the UFC. Every time he enters the Octagon with a point to prove and has emerged as one of the top Featherweight prospects in the UFC. An explosive and powerful standup game, great takedown defense, and stamina for days is what “The Miracle” brings when you pick him as your fighter in UFC 5

Here are all the details for Patch 1.14 going live tomorrow at 10 am PT:

Patch Launch Date/Time and Launch Downtime

• September 26, 2024, at 10 am PT / Estimated Launch Downtime: None

UFC 307 Fight Week Challenges and New Alter Egos

• These will be added on October 1, 2024, at 10 am PT.

New Fighters

• Chase Hooper
• Lerone Murphy

Gameplay Updates

• Fixed an issue that allowed a fighter to partially block the special lead hook block counter, after using an advancing slipping rear hook.
• Fixed an issue that made the Triangle entry unavailable from Submissive Rubber Guard, when at a large stamina advantage.
• Reduced the stamina advantage requirement for some ground transitions:
  • Smash Pass from Dominant Full Guard to Side Control from 25 to 10.
    • This happens when the submissive hips out to one side and then the dominant, being the second one to move, transitions to the other side. This requires Wrestling Transitions.
  • Side Control Sweep from 70 to 50.
    • This is a circumstantial sweep that stems from the hip-out transition to half-guard. It requires Wrestling Sweeps and was also very rare because of the very high stamina advantage requirement.
• Fixed a camera issue during the Heel Hook finish.

Misc. Additions and Updates

• New assorted vanity rewards added.

Thanks again for being such an integral part of the EA UFC community and we’ll see you back here when the next blog drops, stay tuned.

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