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EA UFC is one of the heartthrob games for fans of sports. Following the massive popularity of the previous titles in the franchise, EA Sports signed a new deal with UFC for ten years. Through this deal, EA became the official video game developer for UFC. Following effective coordination from both ends, fans are speculating about a new game in the EA UFC franchise.
Before that, players speculated about certain game problems following its graphics and fight specs. With the news of a fifth edition under development, fans are hoping for an improvised UFC game to release soon.
More details about the upcoming UFC 5
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Fans were anticipating a fifth edition for a long. Following the release of UFC 4 in 2020, EA Sports seemed to lag behind in the development of this fifth game. However, fans speculated that EA Sports hired an efficient team of developers that took some time in UFC 5.
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Although, many people waited for the game, officially EA took to Twitter to announce that this game is under development currently. Rumor suggested that the game’s progress is yet to reach the point where it can be properly released by the end of 2023.
Coming soon #UFC5
Full reveal September 2023
Sign up for more news ➡️https://t.co/ReRhjdZTx4 pic.twitter.com/d2ZK1MnI2d— EA SPORTS (@EASPORTS) July 8, 2023
Fans seemed excited for the fifth UFC game
Fans seemed pretty contained in showing their excitement about UFC 5. The whole of Twitter was flooded with people enquiring about the release date of this game.
I think they are gonna release UFC 5 this summer. Very excited
— KYLE🇧🇷🇺🇸 (@kyle_inacio) May 4, 2023
Fans were spotted pretty disappointed knowing that it is a hard possibility for the game to release by 2024- “EA Sports UFC 5 is looking to get revealed by the end of the year, the game isn’t gonna release until 2024.”
EA Sports UFC 5 is looking to get revealed by the end of the year, the game isn’t gonna release until 2024#EASports #EASportsUFC4 #EASportsUFC5 #UFC #UFC5 #WWE2K #WWE2K22 #PlayStation #PlayStation5 #PS5 #Xbox #XboxSeriesX #XboxSeriesS pic.twitter.com/e2B7PVbNEm
— ℑ𝔯𝔬𝔫 𝔚𝔬𝔩𝔣 (@IronWolfNetTV) July 3, 2023
There were visible signs of frustration among fans waiting for EA UFC 5 to finally release- “Does any1 know when ufc 5 will release.”
Does any1 know when ufc 5 will release
— Deegan Jarvis (@DeeganJarvis) June 9, 2023
The majority of people seemed to have great anticipation for this game. Following the issues with previous games, fans speculated better gameplay in UFC 5-“BREAKING: Email from EA reveals UFC 5 will soon be available for playtesting, meaning the game is in a playable state and likely confirming 2023 release date! “
🚨 BREAKING: Email from EA reveals UFC 5 will soon be available for playtesting, meaning the game is in a playable state and likely confirming 2023 release date! (via @ZElliot98) pic.twitter.com/A48zba6u0q
— UFC 5 Intel (@UFCInteI) January 31, 2023
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Overall, players seemed to express a great amount of expectation for UFC 5.
You better release Perez before you release UFC 5 tho, design made by me 😂🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/cQfSQ1GiFc
— Ethan (@graphicsbydub) March 25, 2023
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Amid all the controversy, it is confirmed that UFC 5’s development is a piece of good news for fans in itself. After waiting for two years, this game’s development has been confirmed by the team. What changes are you expecting in the game? Do comment below.
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