Patch 1.17 goes live tomorrow with two new rostered fighters, three retro-inspired Ultimate 90s Alter Egos and gameplay updates that address issues that prevented fighters from throwing retreating rear hooks and the Full Guard top position being counted as a dominant position for judges scoring criteria. Scroll down for all the details.

Patch Launch Date/Time and Launch Downtime

• November 28, 2024, at 12 PM ET / Estimated Launch Downtime: 1 Hour

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

Kai Asakura - You may have not heard the name Kai Asakura before but after UFC 310 you will. Hailing from Japan, Kai was a Bantamweight Champion in another organization before swiftly getting picked up by the UFC where he will headline UFC 310 and fight for the Flyweight Championship. In UFC 5 Kai packs a punch, bringing fast hands that lead to fast knockdowns. 

Michael Morales - Michael Morales could be the next UFC Welterweight Champion. Carrying a perfect 5-0 UFC record with 3 of those wins coming by way of TKO, the sky is the limit for this red-hot prospect from Ecuador. Crisp boxing and fast footwork are what you want to keep an on eye when you pick Michael Morales in UFC 5.

Next, IT’S TIME to turn back the clock and check out three new Alter Egos of Jon Jones, Valentina Shevchenko and Sean O’Malley, inspired by the 90’s era of the UFC. Each fighter will sport unique era-themed apparel reflecting the distinct history of the UFC.

Ranked Stand and Bang is coming to UFC 5! The fan-favorite striking-only mode will now be playable online with leaderboards. Climb the online leaderboard as you bang it out on the feet and see who’s left standing.

What a ride 2024 has been for Poaton! To celebrate his incredible 2024 campaign, log into UFC 5 between Nov. 22, 2024, and Jan. 7, 2025, to download the Alex “Poaton” Pereira UFC 303 Alter Ego from the in-game store at no additional cost. Chama!

Starting tomorrow the in-game UFC 5 Store will feature several bundles at a discount.

Here’s everything else you need to know about Patch 1.17 going live on November 28, 2024, at 12 pm ET.

New Fighters

• Kai Asakura
• Michael Morales

Ultimate 90s Alter Egos

• Jon Jones
• Sean O'Malley
• Valentina Shevchenko

In-Game Store Black Friday Bundles (Ends Dec. 3)

• CHAMPION Series Alter Ego Bundle
  Four previously released Alter Egos from the CHAMPION SERIES
• 2024 CHAMPIONS Alter Ego Bundle
  Five previously released Alter Egos of UFC champions sporting their custom shorts from 2024 UFC PPV events
• Best of Riyadh Season Noche UFC Alter Ego Bundle
  Three previously released Riyadh Season Noche UFC Alter Egos
• CAF Vanity Bundle
  Four vanity items to use with your created fighter

Gameplay Updates

• Fixed an issue that prevented fighters from throwing retreating rear hooks.
• Made Full Guard Top count as a dominant position for judges scoring (It counted as neutral.)
• Fixed the camera following some diving punches from heavy knockdowns.

Misc. Additions and Updates

• New assorted vanity rewards added.

Holiday Gift Calendar

• To celebrate the holidays we wanted to give you some in-game gifts, so from December 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, log into UFC 5 each day and receive free items from the in game store including vanity, XP Boosters, and even Alter Egos

UFC 310 Fight Week Challenges and New Alter Egos

• These will go live on December 3, 2024, at 10 am PT.

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