Earlier today we got an in-depth look at some of the game modes coming to UFC 5 when it releases for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on October 27. The trailer features ten minutes of gameplay revolving around UFC Fight Week, Online Career Mode, and Fight Now. More details are below and as always stay tuned to GamingTrend for more UFC 5 news and coverage!
- 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.
UFC 5 will be available worldwide on October 27, 2023 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The Deluxe Edition will be available beginning October 24 on both platforms for players who pre-order, featuring exciting content, including playable fighters Mike Tyson, Muhammad Ali and Fedor Emelianenko, and three Bruce Lee Alter Egos. EA Play members will receive early access to the game with a 10-hour trial beginning on October 24. For more details on UFC 5, visit: http://x.ea.com/ufc5/home.
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