UFC 5 Pre-order Guide

In contrast to WWE 2K and most other sports games like FIFA and Madden, EA does not release a brand-new UFC game every year. This implies that the fan base may have higher expectations, as each installment spends more time in development. It has been over three years since the release of UFC 4, the latest title in EA's UFC series, but this dreary phase is coming to a close. UFC 5 has been officially announced and will be released on October 27, 2023.

The upcoming game in the UFC series appears impressive and sounds equally fascinating. It is the first game in the series to be developed using the Frostbite Engine, and the creators have placed particular emphasis on intricate details with the new Real Impact System. Its aim is to accurately depict the progressive degradation and fatigue of a fighter throughout a match, directly linked to the extent of what they have endured up until that point.

Although UFC 5 will only be released after an incredibly busy month for video games comes to an end, sharing its release date of October 27th with Alan Wake 2, you can already pre-order your copy. It may be a wise idea, as if you plan to play as many games in October as I do, you will likely have no money left by October 27th to add any more titles to your video game collection until 2024.

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UFC 5 is the first MMA title from EA since the summer of 2020. Breaking a three-year run since the last game, UFC 5 includes some serious upgrades for the series. The first UFC game built in the Frostbite engine, and its real impact system is one of the game's biggest selling points.

You will also receive some additional extras when you pre-order UFC 5. The Valentina Shevchenko Vanity Bundle for the 30th anniversary and a boost for your online career mode. Additionally, you will receive Muhammad Ali as a pre-order bonus, although the iconic boxer is also included as a playable character in the Deluxe Edition, whether you pre-order the game or wait until its release to purchase it.

EA Sports UFC 5

The Deluxe Edition of UFC 5 includes a lot of added extras, most notably legendary names from throughout history who never had the chance to test their mettle in the octagon like Bruce Lee and Mike Tyson.

Speaking of the Deluxe Edition, in addition to receiving Ali regardless of whether you pre-order or not, the more expensive version of UFC 5 also includes Mike Tyson, Bruce Lee, and all the aforementioned extras. With a price of $100 instead of $70 for the Standard Edition, there is a significant price difference, but in the Deluxe version, you will receive many additional contents that are not available in the Standard version.

As mentioned above, UFC 5 is set to be released at the end of a very busy month for video games. While it is likely that most enthusiasts of a new UFC game will not be completely consumed by the other releases in October, there will certainly be some overlap. Not only with Alan Wake 2 but also with Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Assassin's Creed Mirage, and Marvel's Spider-Man 2. These are just a few of the other games coming out on various platforms in October. UFC 5 will be released on October 27, 2023, for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.