Why aren’t players being sanctioned for quitting?
so far I love this game everything about it is just fun. The only problem I have is when I play online too many people quit, a lot of players like to win but once you start to beat them they quit mid game. That really ruins the game experience there should be warnings or sanctions for players that quit. I think it would be fair to the UFC 5 community. I never saw a fighter quit mid fight in real life because they were losing.
Footwork for UFC 6
Guys we need weighted fighter feel in the next game. Every step forward, backward, and sideways should feel like it has weight. The fighters need weight. Even if it slows down the gameplay. Currently you shuffle around way too fast/too much speed in the footwork and it’s arcade like. Matches consist of 300+ strikes with 8 knockdowns 24 stuns and wobbles… it’s just not it…Minor Issues
Just wanted to drop a quick note about UFC 5. I think a couple of tweaks could make the game even better: 1. Bruce Buffer Announcing CAF Names - Right now, when I create custom fighters, Bruce Buffer doesn’t announce their names. It really takes away from the immersion, especially in Career Mode or during created events. It would be awesome to have more flexible name options or even some AI-generated callouts to amp up the realism. 2. Shorts Length Issue – The broad-style shorts don’t look the same as they do on real fighters. Like, the Junior Dos Santos Alter Ego has longer shorts that go down near the knees, but when I put that style on my custom fighter, they end up being way shorter. It’d be cool if this could be adjusted for a more accurate look. Thanks for all the hard work on the game. These changes would definitely help make creating fighters and gameplay feel way more complete. Best, pndjoel🔧 The Proposal
Replace generic star ratings with a discipline-based rank system, tailored to each martial art’s real-world structure. Not one-size-fits-all—each discipline has its own rank progression, unlockables, and meaningful milestones: 🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: White → Blue → Purple → Brown → Black → Coral 🥊 Boxing: Amateur record tiers + Golden Gloves, regional/national titles 🦶 Muay Thai: Stadium titles (Lumpinee, Rajadamnern), Mongkhon/armband ranks 🏋️♂️ Wrestling: Tournament wins → All-American → NCAA Champion 🥷 Karate: Traditional belt path (White → Black) 🥋 Judo: Traditional belt path 🥋 Taekwondo: White → Black belt system 🥊 Kickboxing: Pro fight record + IKF/WKL titles 🥋 Sambo: Master of Sport ranks 🕺 Capoeira: Cordão rope system 🎮 How Career Mode & CAF Work with This Choose 2–3 core disciplines for your fighter. Train in discipline-specific academies or gyms. Level up through drills, matches, promotions, or tournament wins. Rank progression unlocks advanced moves—combat flow, submissions, striking combos, and transitions. Your profile displays belts, cords, medals, or titles—showcasing style identity. ✅ Why This Is a Game Changer Authentic Fighter Identity: Earned milestones, not slider stars. Deeper Immersion: Real progression tied to actual martial systems. Enhanced Replay Value: Build a wrestler, Muay Thai kickboxer, or a hybrid specialist with purpose. UFC Branding Alignment: Mirrors real fighter journeys—rankings, titles, belts. 🎯 Benefits for EA & Players Better retention: players chase real milestones, not abstract stats. Easier community engagement: we’ll talk about belt ranks and stadium titles—content spikes. Marketing hook: “Earn your belt” campaign could draw in BJJ/Muay Thai communities. Legacy momentum: sets UFC 6 up with Career Mode depth unmatched in fighting games. ✅ TL;DR Move from stars to real rankings—belts, awards, titles. Add meaning, style, and emotion to CAF and Career Mode. It’s authentic, measurable, shareable—and beyond just stat upgrades. I believe this framework could become the signature progression system of UFC 6 and beyond. I’m ready to jump into detailed doc outlines, move unlock trees, or mock-ups if this resonates. Appreciate you reading—looking forward to helping shape the future of UFC gameplay. – Mike Alessi (lifelong fan & franchise veteran)
Fix The Frozen Screen Glitch
EA_Mako For the past few seasons people do either a white screen glitch or granite screen glitch depending on what side (red or blue) they were on. Sometimes it might be an honest glitch but many "players" use this tactic intentionally, over and over. In fact, the leader boards have people who do this shameful tactic. In a gamebase full of toxicity and exploiting mechanics, this is the lowest of the low. It causes real players to waste time or lose tons of points. Please fix it or at least not let these cheaters get free wins.Fighter Suggestion Thread
Hey UFC fans! Keeping an eye on any up-and-coming contenders? We've noticed a handful of requests to include various fighters and while we can't guarantee any particular roster additions, we did want to have a place to gather that type of feedback. Get a peek at upcoming fighters being added to the game over the next few months on our blog post here. Check out the UFC 5 Fighter Roster here and let us know if you have any other favorite fighters you're hoping to see!
