EA Sports dropped the news on Saturday that the latest installment in their UFC series, UFC 5, is in the pipeline.
While the exact launch date of the highly-anticipated video game, which is the fifth in less than three years, remains under wraps, EA Sports hinted at a comprehensive unveiling of UFC 5 coming this September.
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The roster of cover athletes for UFC 5 is still to be announced. Previous titles have featured prestigious athletes such as Jon Jones, Ronda Rousey, Conor McGregor, Jorge Masvidal, and Israel Adesanya.
EA Sports has also been known to incorporate special characters in the game, with boxing legend Tyson Fury being one of the highlighted athletes in UFC 4.
The previous title, UFC 4, saw significant improvements to the MMA video game experience with the introduction of numerous fresh features like a revamped career mode, improved takedown mechanics, and an updated submission system. Renowned sports commentators Daniel Cormier and Jon Anik lent their voices for the in-game commentary. Notable new fighting environments introduced included the UFC APEX, the grassroots-style “The Backyard”, urban-themed “Action Avenue”, and the cinematic “The Kumite” arena, reminiscent of the classic action movie Bloodsport.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about EA Sports UFC 5 Announcement
When was EA Sports UFC 5 announced?
EA Sports UFC 5 was announced on Saturday, but the exact date was not provided in the announcement.
What is the release date for EA Sports UFC 5?
The specific release date for EA Sports UFC 5 has not yet been disclosed. However, EA Sports has teased a full reveal of the game for September.
Who were the cover athletes for the previous UFC games?
The cover athletes for the previous UFC games have included Jon Jones, Ronda Rousey, Conor McGregor, Jorge Masvidal, and Israel Adesanya.
Were there any special characters added to the previous UFC game?
Yes, boxing champion Tyson Fury was a special character added to the UFC 4 game.
What new features were added to UFC 4?
EA Sports enhanced UFC 4 with a variety of new features, including a new career mode, improved takedown mechanics, a new submission system, new fighting environments, and commentary provided by Daniel Cormier and Jon Anik.
More about EA Sports UFC 5 Announcement
- EA Sports Official Website
- UFC Official Website
- EA Sports UFC Instagram Post
- Information on UFC 4 Features
- Details on EA Sports UFC Series
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oh cool Tyson Fury was in UFC4? Had no idea. Wonder if they’ll add more boxing champs in ufc5.
Loved the new features they added in UFC4, especially the career mode. Hope they got more exciting stuff up their sleeves for the next one.
man, can’t wait for the ufc5 full reveal in september, EA sure knows how to build the hype!!
Remember the good ol’ days of MMA games? They’ve come a long way haven’t they… looking forward to seeing what EA’s got in store for us in ufc5.
Who do you guys think will be the cover athlete for UFC 5? I’m hoping for Adesanya again, he’s just too good!