EA Sports UFC Patch 1.03 Available Now, Details Included

[ManiacMatt1782]

EA Sports has released another patch for EA Sports UFC, which includes a second free content update (see video here), containing three new fighters and plenty of updates. Check out the details below. Currently the patch is available for Xbox One users, PS4 gamers should get it later this afternoon.

UPDATE: It is available for PS4 users now.

New and Updated Content

• Addition of 3 new fighters. 2 in Welterweight: Matt Brown, Mike Pyle and 1 at Heavyweight: Stipe Miocic
• Updates to fighter records
• Gameplay – Added Referee TKO stoppage if dominant fighter throws too many blocked strikes without the submissive fighter trying to improve his position
• Gameplay – Added the ability to catch kicks on parries if the attacking fighter has low stamina or high leg damage when throwing a kick. If Parry button is held, a takedown will be initiated.
• Gameplay – Added new defensive standup transitions from Full Guard. Moved Sweep to Advanced Transition
• Gameplay – Added Back Mount escape for submissive fighter
• Gameplay – Added manual taunts. Press Left or Right Directional buttons to taunt
• Gameplay – Successful Basic Single Leg Takedowns will now end in Half Guard
• Online – Added Coins to Championships. Watch partner videos from the Home Panel and earn Coins to trade in for Season Points.

Gameplay

• Fixed issue where dominant fighter could stall transitions
• Fixed an exploit where fighters could sneak in a free hammer fist during Posture up and down animations
• Fixed exploit in Side Control where users could land a free shot after transitioning to Side Control.
• Fixed an issue with Cage Clinch Break denial inputs.
• Tuning – Increased base punch speed of all weight classes
• Tuning – AI tuned to be less aggressive. AI is more aware of stamina and fight pacing.
• Tuning – Duration and probability of Health Events has been tuned
• Tuning – Stamina loss on strikes landed has been adjusted
• Tuning – Tuned denial windows for various ground transitions, getups and submission attempts
• Tuning – Animation speeds adjusted for strikes that were being abused Online
• Added delay on submission attempts after a failed submission.
• Submissions cannot be attempted when attacker has minimal Stamina
• Fighters can change stances while blocking
• Adjusted Antônio Rogério Nogueira’s and Robbie Lawler’s Hand Power and Speed attributes

Career

• Fixed issue where Crucifix was unavailable in career. Will now be available on new Career save files after purchasing transition.

Online

• Allow users to view Fighter Stats and Abilities in Online Championships Fighter Select Screen
• Disabled Online Pause in all Online modes. User can still access the Pause menu, however it does not pause gameplay.
• Tuned White Belt promotion and division belt thresholds.

Miscellaneous

• Fixed an issue with incorrect video for ‘GSP Switch Kick’ move.
• Fixed a crash when adjusting Walk out music
• Fixed an issue with Mat damage
• Changed Antônio Rogério Nogueira’s stance to southpaw
• Various replay fixes

Source - EA Forums

[pdandy]

Very pleased with this patch.

I used to love to play against the AI in UFC3 and I'm glad to see that the EA MMAI is much stronger now.
Played a ton of matches against pro AI today. Since I know that the AI dev frequents this board, I would like t provide my 2 cents:

- Make the AI less likely to standup from guard and half guard positions. Make the AI work that GNP. I saw Josh Koscheck AI do this multiple times against me using Robbie. Similar when I used Ross against Khabib; Khabib has a huge advantage on the ground but it didn't seem like the AI was taking advantage of that. I still remember playing against Undisputed 3's GSP or Chael AI. Those AIs were dead set on getting the fight to the ground and smothering the player. I hope to see EA MMAI play like this.
- Would like to see ground based fighters go for more takedowns and clinch takedowns. Played Lawler against Maia AI and he seemed like Maia was content on standing with me.
+ Haven't seen this called out but it seems like the AI isn't standing up from mount anymore so that's great!

[LingeringRegime]

Awesome news!

Quote:

Tuning – AI tuned to be less aggressive. AI is more aware of stamina and fight pacing.*

Thank you guys for listening!

[The JareBear]

Very happy to see this when I woke up to play a little madden before work

[DaveDQ]

The physics in this game are looking better and better. It's like things go beyond animation. The patch makes thins more snappy and responsive. There is a great feel to the game right now.

[tha_show256]

Can't wait to try out the new patch! This game owns my soul as is, now with these new improvements, it sounds even better! However, I did just pick up Madden so...it could be a couple of days before I really get back to it...

[LingeringRegime]

It's live for PS4 as well.

[BlackSheep2910]

I was just about to trade this in, but this patch has rejuvenated my interest. I'll be playing a few online matches after work to test it out.