UFC 5 Update 1.27 Adds Joshua Van and Some Bug Fixes - Patch Notes

UFC 5 patch 1.27 is available today adding Joshua Van to the roster. A batch of new vanity rewards are also available with more Alter Egos set to arrive on September 30. Check out the full patch notes below.

• New Roster Fighter: Joshua Van
• Additional Alter Egos coming September 30th
• New assorted vanity rewards added

Joshua Van has arrived ❗

Here's your first look at the 23 year-old Flyweight in #UFC5 pic.twitter.com/YA9ygD9hlI

— EA SPORTS UFC (@EASPORTSUFC) September 25, 2025

Gameplay

• Fixed an issue where player stamina would not drain when performing Full Mount Armbar and Triangle submissions

• Updated some outdated audio during certain fighter walkout announcements
• Fixed some incorrect button callouts in the Moves screen
• Fixed some errors causing weight class selection to operate inconsistently in certain situations
• Fixed some rare crashes

Last month’s update introduced Reinier de Ridder to the roster, while another update featured TUF Anniversary Alter Egos for Carla Esparza from TUF 20, Kelvin Gastelum from TUF 17 and Michael Chiesa from TUF 15.