UFC 5 Update 1.021 Patch Notes (Patch 1.21) – New Fighters

EA Sport has released a new UFC 5 update 1.021 on PS5(version 1.021.000), PC(1.21) and Xbox Series X/S. According to the official UFC 5 1.21 patch notes, the latest update introduces Mauricio Ruffy, upcoming Alter Egos on April 8th, new vanity rewards, and pre-April 2024 UFC gloves. Apart from this, the UFC 5 patch 1.020 also fixes TJ Dillashaw’s lunge inputs and animations, along with addressing camera and crash issues.

UFC 5 update 1.021 Patch Notes – April 3, 2025

UFC 5 patch 1.21
UFC 5 patch 1.21

UFC 5 patch 1.21 Highlights

  • New Fighter: Mauricio Ruffy joins the roster.
  • Alter Egos Update: More coming on April 8th.
  • Vanity Rewards: New cosmetic items added.
  • Classic UFC Gloves: Fighters now wear pre-April 2024 official UFC gloves.
  • TJ Dillashaw Fixes: Corrected input swaps and animation issues in his Signature Lunges.

General Updates

New Fighters & Content

  • Mauricio Ruffy added as a playable fighter.

  • Alter Egos Expansion arriving on April 8th.

  • New Vanity Rewards added for customization.

Classic UFC Gloves

  • Active fighters will now wear pre-April 2024 official UFC gloves.


Gameplay Improvements

  • TJ Dillashaw Fixes:

    • Fixed an issue where his Signature Forward Lunge and Major Forward Lunge inputs were swapped.

    • Resolved a rare animation bug affecting his Signature Lunges.


Bug Fixes

  • Fixed rare camera issues.

  • Fixed rare crashes.

Previously, a major update 1.003 added various tweaks and changes. Unfortunately, players have been experiencing several server issues with the game. Today’s UFC 5 version 1.021.000 will fix a few of these issues. The upcoming UFC 5 patch 1.22 will include more tweaks and changes.

Download free UFC 5 patch 1.021 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson
Jack focuses on sports games, covering everything from FIFA and NBA 2K to arcade-style hits. When not analyzing roster updates or gameplay mechanics.
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