Even though UFC 5 has now been out for over a year, I'm still playing the game and having fun with it. As one of the only good recent combat sports games that has come out (cough, I'm looking at you Undisputed), it's managed to scratch the combat-sports gaming itch that I have as both a boxing and MMA fan. With the demise of the Fight Night franchise and seemingly no other development team willing to enter the arena, right now, in of the genre, all I have is UFC 5. 52511w

The results of EA Sports UFC 5 is adding four new alter egos to the game that are exactly what fans asked for. Alter Egos in the gorgeous new EA Sports UFC 5are alternate versions of the game’s fighters from specific points in their career. These Alter Egos all reference a very notable time in the fighter’s career, such as a championship win, or a hot streak. Alter Egos also come with notable stat increases, making them an even better version of the base fighter.

EA Sports has delivered a bloody good time with UFC 5, a title that truly feels like a new-gen experience in the octagon. EA has given the MMA Simulator series a few years off since UFC 4's 2020 release, and it's paid off significantly. In that time, a new game engine has helped UFC 5 become the most realistic-looking fighter on the market that is incredibly satisfying to play and easy for newcomers to enjoy.

EA Sports UFC 5 is the latest in the UFC franchise of games developed by EA Vancouver. The game has a ton of improvements and enhancements, making it more realistic than ever, but one key mechanic has even the most skilled mixed martial arts practitioners scratching their heads. Luckily, the more one knows about MMA and the science behind combat sports, the more adept they will be at adjusting to these significant changes.

The most important aspect of any fight in EA Sports UFC 5 is the Knockout, the finishing blow that automatically ends a match when you do the right attacks and strategies. The complex controls of this incredibly realistic game can make it hard to perform the moves that lead to a resounding K.O. You'll have to explore the basic mechanics of striking and the subtle systems behind stamina and damage.

A powerful move you can perform in EA Sports UFC 5 is a Clinch, a technique that sees you grab onto your opponent as you do different attacks for a Submission. This mechanic may be confusing at times, but with alternate positions, you can switch between them and have new control settings. The right Clinch could cause your opponent to yield if you learn the right actions for your fighter.

After being given three years to cook, EA Games is back with UFC 5, and with it is the franchise's first M-rating. While many of EA's sports titles see annual releases, UFC 4 was released in 2020. Since then, its developer has been able to use that time to upgrade the franchise significantly. During an exclusive preview, EA Games proved that the jump from UFC 4 to UFC 5 will be one of its most dramatic upgrades yet.