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EA SPORTS UFC 5 - GameCompass Health Rating: 26/100 | GameCompass

EA SPORTS UFC 5

EA SPORTS UFC 5

Game images by RAWG

EA SPORTS UFC 5

EA SPORTS UFC 5

EA Vancouver

PlayStation 5; Xbox Series X|SPremium purchase with Ultimate Team-style modes and cosmetic packs

Health Score

26

RISKY

Official Website Watch Gameplay

About This Game

Realistic mixed martial arts fighting game with licensed UFC fighters and deeply simulated damage. Players learn striking, grappling and submissions across career, online ranked and Ultimate Team-style modes. Presentation and commentary mimic televised UFC, with blood, cuts and knockouts depicted in graphic detail.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

1/5

Creativity

2/5

Pro-Social

2/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

4/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

4/5

Social Risk

4/5

Content Intensity

5/5

Negatives

•Very realistic violence and blood
•online ranked and card-collecting modes can be stressful and heavily monetized.

Positives

•Excellent striking and grappling simulation that rewards practice and understanding of MMA tactics.

Gameplay Videos

UFC 5 - PS5 Gameplay | Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira (4K 60FPS)

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Official Ratings

M (Mature 17+)

ESRB

BloodStrong LanguageViolence

Users Interact; In-Game Purchases

PEGI 18

PEGI

ViolenceBloodOnline PlayIn-Game Purchases

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5

Not recommended.

ℹ️Ages 6-8

Not recommended.

ℹ️Ages 9-12

Not recommended; themes and realism are aimed at adults.

ℹ️Ages 13-15

Only for older teens comfortable with realistic combat sports and monetization pressure.

ℹ️Ages 16-18

Best suited for adults and mature older teens who follow MMA.