Developed on the Frostbite Engine for the first time, and featuring the all-new Real Impact System, UFC 5 is the definitive MMA experience with authentic gameplay and graphics maximized for modern consoles.

The franchise's Frostbite Engine debut enhances the EA Sports UFC MMA realism with high-speed 60 frames-per-second rendering and gameplay simulation. Representing a new era of realism and fighter intensity, UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will headline the UFC 5 Deluxe Edition cover, while UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski and former UFC flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko grace the Standard Edition box art.

The addition of the Real Impact System and the inclusion of many requested community upgrades provides UFC 5 with definitive title-over-title enhancement. Experience realistic blow-by-blow damage with hyper-accurate progression as fighter attributes realistically deteriorate over the course of a fight. Feel the power of each impact with more than 64,000 possible facial damage combinations. New fluid physics and particle systems elevate blood and sweat inside the world-famous Octagon® for a near 1:1 representation of a Pay-Per-View main event, while the implementation of the all-new face animation tool enhances fighter likenesses. Photorealistic fighter likenesses are accentuated with advanced body sculpting and strand-based hair during marquee UFC 5 moments.

EA Sports is showing off the variety of ways to experience UFC 5 in the above Game Modes Deep Dive, headlined by the title’s enhanced connection to the sport’s most significant events and evolving storylines.

Highlights in the Deep Dive video include (but are not limited to): 

• UFC Fight Week - Revamped into a next-level event-driven live service update, players can participate in a series of challenges and features directly connected to the UFC’s blockbuster PPV cards in a way never done before.
• Fight Week Challenges: Each fight week, players are presented with PPV-affiliated objectives that can unlock related rewards when completed, including created fighter Vanity Items, player profile customization assets, emotes and UFC Athlete Alter Egos. 
• Fight Picks: Now, players can make predictions for the main card of every PPV. Climb the community leaderboard with accurate picks and earn the opportunity to attain additional customizable assets. 
• Fight Week Contracts: Players will be presented with a daily fight offer where they compete against AI opponents inspired by the current UFC calendar. 
• Online Career Mode - This standalone mode includes skill-based matchmaking, division progression and title chases across four divisions. Use your created fighters to progress their skill sets and elevate their fighting opportunities against other real-world players. 
• Fight Now - A restructuring of the Fight Now experience offers a suite of authentic MMA/UFC match types to the fan-favorite mode, including Main Card, Main Event, Championship, Backyard, and Kumite.

In addition to the Real Impact System, advanced visuals and enriched gameplay with the Frostbite Engine, UFC 5 also includes:

• Cinematic K.O. Replay: Cinematic K.O. replays showcase fight-ending finishes with intensified visuals and enhanced excitement. Presented in super slow motion with cinematic angles and lighting, the impact of fight-ending shots represents highlight reel moments recapturing the drama of a UFC fight.
• Doctor’s Checks and Stoppages: Suffering a notable injury prompts the referee to pause the fight for a ringside doctor's inspection. Failure to adapt and protect the injury from further damage can lead to a doctor's stoppage, which introduces true-to-sport strategic variables for players to navigate under heightened pressure.
• New Strikes and Hit Reactions: New Strike animations emulate heavy hitters, professional kickboxers and more - coupled with new motion variations for ground and pound elbows, spinning attacks, body punches and calf kicks. Plus, the Hit Reaction animations and physics during a frenetic fight can initiate clean connection impacts - moments players can feel with next-level immersion during gameplay.
• Seamless Submissions: Revamped Seamless Submissions extend the existing grappling system with faster animation transitions and the removal of mini games. Grapple Assist aids beginners, while veterans can explore deeper layers. Seamless submissions provide a smoother, authentic ground game for grappling enthusiasts.
• Fight Week and Alter Egos: UFC 5's launch includes a revamped live service with features like Fight Week and Fight Picks tied to real-world UFC events. Alter Egos are all new versions of top fighters which capture authentic career-defining moments and provide alternative looks and associated abilities.

These are just a few of the many features coming to UFC 5.

EA Sports UFC 5 will be available for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on October 27, 2023.