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EA Sports UFC 5developer EA Vancouver has announced that players can now claim Mike Tyson, a previously paid DLC fighter, for free up until November 19. Mike Tyson was one ofEA Sports UFC 5’s many paid DLC fighters that could be purchased individually via the PlayStation Store or Xbox Store, or by purchasing the game’s Deluxe Edition, which, when pre-ordered, also included other combat sports icons such as Fedor Emelianenko, Muhammad Ali, and three Bruce Lee alter egos.
Following its release in 2023, EA Vancouver has released a steady stream ofnew updates forEA Sports UFC 5, adding a plethora of new ranked fighters to the game’s roster. After fans made their voices heard regarding the rather lackluster number of ranked UFC fighters in the game, EA promised the community it would be releasing free fighters on a regular basis and has since reached 98% parity with the current UFC top ten rankings. While some fighters, such as Muhammed Ali, Fedor Emelianenko, and Mike Tyson remain locked behind a paywall, EA is giving players the opportunity to grab the latter at no additional cost for a limited time.
EA Sports UFC 5 Players Have Until November 19 to Claim Mike Tyson
For those who haven’t already forked out out for theEA Sports UFC 5Deluxe Edition to get their hands on Mike Tyson, or purchased him individually, EA Vancouver has announced that players have until November 19 to download the fighter at no additional cost. To redeem Mike Tyson, who would usually cost $4.19 USD if purchased separately, players simply need to visit either the PlayStation Store or Xbox Store, depending on their platform of choice, and navigate toEA Sports UFC 5’s DLC section where they will then be able to download and install the DLC fighter for free. Tyson can then be used either locally or in online multiplayer in the game’s Heavyweight division.
The sudden giveaway is to celebrate the upcomingfight between boxing legend Mike Tysonand controversial YouTuber turned boxer, Jake Paul. The event will be streamed live on Netflix on November 15 following the fight’s postponement from its original date of July 20. While the bout has divided boxing fans on whether or not it should even be going ahead, it’s generating plenty of buzz as the pre-fight documentary,Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson, has made its way into Netflix’s most-watched shows.
While EA still continues to add new fighters regularly, new rumors suggest that the studio has recentlybegun development onEA Sports UFC 6, the nest installment in the popular mixed martial arts fighting game. According to an industry insider, the sequel is now in full production at EA, with the studio reportedly targeting a release sometime in 2025, just two years after the launch of the latest entry.
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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.
