Electronic Arts confirms UFC 5 for September

The anticipation of a new release raises inevitable questions: What platforms will UFC 5 support? Is it going to be a cross-gen release? Might we finally see a PC release? These questions hang in the air, particularly since the announcement was rather scant on details, with no reveal or teaser trailer. In the absence of concrete answers, a plausible expectation is that the game will prioritize next-gen consoles like the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5.

EA Sports UFC 4 was widely hailed as one of the best MMA games to date, raising the bar for its successor. But, it wasn't without controversy. The insertion of in-game advertisements two weeks after the game's launch provoked hefty criticism. Not to mention, Conor McGregor, one of the most polarizing figures MMA has ever seen, famously trashed the game last year. Whether EA has learned from these incidents are points of interest leading up to and during the game's launch.

While the series has consistently delivered high-quality gameplay, each release also brings a new layer of anticipation: Who will be the cover athlete? As a sport with continually emerging rising stars, the choice could be anyone. In the meantime, UFC fans have been directed to a newsletter sign-up for updates, exclusive offers, behind-the-scenes content, and more.

The journey to EA Sports UFC 5, however, is not merely about the wait for a new release; it's also a testament to EA's ability to keep the excitement alive in an ever-evolving industry.

Regardless of what the forthcoming details reveal, one thing is certain: UFC 5 is poised to be a hot topic among MMA fans, making the upcoming September reveal a must-see event.

In the meantime, WWE 2K23 and AEW: Fight Forever are both available for those who want to see some in-ring action.