As real as it gets – take to the Octagon in UFC 5! | TheXboxHub

Can you believe it’s been nearly a decade since EA Sports starting sending us to the Octagon for a pounding? Yep, back in 2014, EA Sports UFC released to the world, with biennial drops there on out. At least it was until now. As it’s taken the behemoths some three years to launch UFC 5 to the gaming masses. But now it’s here – and in UFC 5 you’ll discover that things are about as real as it gets. 

Hit the Octagon in UFC 5

UFC 5 is available right now on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. That is all thanks to the UFC 5 Deluxe Edition providing early access ahead of the official street release. See, officially, this isn’t due to launch until October 27th. If you can wait until then, you’ll probably be best off with the Standard Edition. 

However – and wherever – you play, UFC 5 promises much. Powered by EA’s Frostbite Engine, it’s going to look great; uber realistic and capable of delivering visuals that are out of this world. With visual effects built on over UFC 4 and new in-game cinematics taking hold at every opportunity, this is one that is going to seriously excite. 

UFC 5 comes with better fighter likenesses in tow too, whilst the KO replays will be stunning to watch. It all feels very much to be a visual makeover as EA take what has served them well over the decade and push on a little. 

Our full review of UFC 5 will be along to confirm those thoughts. 

Key visual features

• Frostbite Engine – Powering EA SPORTS UFC for the first time in franchise history, Frostbite brings unrivaled graphics upgrades for console games. From dynamic lighting and overhauled character fidelity to realistic strand hair and cloth animations, it brings the action in the Octagon to life.
• Visual Effects – Improved fidelity means when fighters absorb strikes, the results show on their face and body in an authentic, wince-inducing fashion. Plus, all new fluid physics and particle systems make blood and sweat drip and spray as it does during the heat of the action.
• New In-Game Cinematics – Using updated cameras, animations, and Frostbite, the cinematic moments pre-fight, between rounds and post-fight feel fresh, bringing the drama of stepping into the Octagon to a new level.
• Advanced Fighter Likeness – Thanks to Frostbite and a significant upgrade to lighting and rendering features – including dual-lobe skin and eye shading, strand-based hair, updated fighter body types and industry-leading facial animation technology – the fighters players know and love have never looked more authentic.
• Cinematic K.O. Replay – Showcasing UFC’s massive presentation updates in a truly compelling way, Cinematic K.O Replays let players admire their handiwork in stunning slo-mo highlights that turn the finish of a fight into a work of art.

There has also been a restructuring of the game modes too. Fight Week Challenges are present, as are Fight Picks. That’s all complemented by a ‘Fight Now’ opton and Online Career Mode. 

Game Modes

• 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.

The UFC 5 on Xbox Deluxe Edition give Early Access and more

If you’re ready to take to the Octagon in UFC 5, then the Deluxe Edition for £99.99 will sort you out. That gives access to the base game, three days early access, a number of new fighters, vanity products and boosts. 

The full list of extras is as follows…

• 3-days early access
• Mike Tyson
• Fedor Emelianenko
• Muhammad Ali
• 3 Bruce Lee Alter Egos (Bruce Lee – Featherweight, Bruce Lee – Bantamweight, Bruce Lee – Lightweight)
• 4 Alter Egos (Jon Jones, Israel Adesanya, Alexander Volkanovski, Valentina Shevchenko)
• Origins Bundle (Conor McGregor [2013], Leon Edwards [2015], and 22 Vanity Items)
• 30th Anniversary Vanity Bundle (4 Vanity Items)
• Online Career Mode XP Boosts (x5)

Get involved now!

If you’re not bothered by those bits, then make yourself familiar with the UFC 5 Standard Edition for £69.99. Subscribers to EA Play get another 10% off too. 

The Xbox Store links in bold above will sort you out. Just note that UFC 5 is a full-on current-gen game and as such you’ll be found playing on Xbox Series X|S. Those on Xbox One will unfortunately not be able to get involved. 

It’s on PlayStation 5 too. 

UFC 5 on Xbox Game Description

EA SPORTS™ UFC® 5 is as real as it gets. Powered by Frostbite™ engine’s advanced rendering capabilities, your favorite fighters now have unparalleled character likenesses to complement next-level environment fidelity that’ll make their walk to the Octagon feel like a PPV main event. The all-new authentic damage system brings the intensity and strategy of a fight to life, as cuts and strikes absorbed can affect mobility, defense, stamina, and more. Take too much damage, and the doctor will check to see if you’re able to continue.

For lovers of the ground game, the new Transition-Based Submissions make grappling feel more fluid and realistic than ever before. And if you like to admire your handiwork, new Cinematic K.O. Replays capture your fight-ending finishes in all their punishing glory. Plus, a completely revamped live service schedule builds exciting challenges around all PPV fight weeks. Bring the next evolution of the fight game home with UFC 5. 

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