Since launch, EA Sports UFC 5 has been shaped by steady feedback and support from the UFC community. As the team looks toward 2026, attention is beginning to shift forward while also taking a moment to reflect on the game’s journey. Over the last two years, the game has seen an extended live service run with regular updates, Fight Week events, punch cards, roster additions, alter egos, legends and more. It represents a major chapter for both the developers and the players who stayed engaged throughout the lifecycle. To thank the community, players can log in today through February 10 to claim the following Alter Egos and vanity items. ### Operation Sports App Your ultimate companion for sports gaming. Access in-depth coverage, thoughtful discussion, and a community built around the games—and sports—you love. Your ultimate sports gaming companion. Download on App Store Get it on Google Play 4.8 **Community Vote Alter Egos** * Charles Oliveira, UFC 262 (2021) * Rampage Jackson, UFC 75 (2007) * Jorge Masvidal, UFC 244 (2019) * Petr Yan, UFC 267 (2021) * Stephen Thompson, UFC 205 (2016) * Daniel Cormier, UFC 226 (2018) **Vanity Items** * PRIDE Blue Crew Neck * Red Track Pants * Anime-Style Hair (Blue) * Red and Tan Rope Gloves * Grey and Black PRIDE Gloves * Guns Emote Patch 1.31 also marks the final update to add new playable content, including fighters, alter egos, CAF items and event fight kits. Support will continue through Fight Week challenges, stat and record updates after UFC numbered events, online services and ongoing maintenance. Looking ahead, the team says 2026 is shaping up to be a significant year for the UFC series with new ideas and innovations already in the works. They added that more details on what they’ve been building will be shared in the spring. The hype train for UFC 6 is just around the corner.

With Sunday’s conference championship games approaching, a new Madden NFL 26 roster update is now available. For the most part, the adjustments are based on performances from last week’s divisional round with player ratings trending up or down depending on how they performed on the field. We’ve posted a snapshot of some of the moves below, while the full set of updates can be seen on the official website. **GOING UP** ### Operation Sports App Your ultimate companion for sports gaming. Access in-depth coverage, thoughtful discussion, and a community built around the games—and sports—you love. Your ultimate sports gaming companion. Download on App Store Get it on Google Play 4.8 * Christian Gonzalez +1 (Overall 97) * Garrett Bolles +1 (Overall 96) * Jared Verse +1 (Overall 88) * Kenneth Walker III +1 (Overall 88) * Kamari Lassiter +1 (Overall 87) * Jalen Pitre +1 (Overall 86) * Jaquan Brisker +1 (Overall 86) * Carlton Davis III +1 (Overall 85) * Kamren Curl +1 (Overall 84) * Taron Johnson +1 (Overall 84) * Morgan Moses +1 (Overall 83) * Alex Singleton +1 (Overall 82) * Ernest Jones IV +1 (Overall 82) * Kamren Kinchens +1 (Overall 81) * **_Sheldon Rankins +2 (Overall 81)_** > Divisional Round #Madden26 ratings updates are LIVE! > > Garrett Bolles | @Broncos > Kenneth Walker | @Seahawks > Jared Verse | @RamsNFL > > Check out every adjustment right here > : https://t.co/q9U2boPBXg pic.twitter.com/2eZNsF82b7 > > — Madden NFL 26 (@EAMaddenNFL) January 22, 2026 **GOING DOWN** * Tristan Wirfs -1 (Overall 95) * De’Von Achane -1 (Overall 87) * Julian Love -1 (Overall 85) * Jevon Holland -1 (Overall 83) * Will Campbell -1 (Overall 82) * T.J. Edwards -1 (Overall 81)

Golden Gloves VR is now available on the Meta Quest Store for $14.99, marking a big step forward for boxing and competitive gaming. It becomes the first officially sanctioned esports platform connected to USA Boxing and the Pan American Boxing Confederation, covering more than 30 countries across the Americas and creating a clear path from virtual competition to real world recognition. Built for virtual reality, the platform blends proper boxing technique, conditioning and competitive play into one experience. Created with input from real fighters and coaches, it focuses on fundamentals like timing, defense, combinations, endurance and ring awareness, without the need for gym access, travel or physical contact. ### Operation Sports App Your ultimate companion for sports gaming. Access in-depth coverage, thoughtful discussion, and a community built around the games—and sports—you love. Your ultimate sports gaming companion. Download on App Store Get it on Google Play 4.8 Golden Gloves VR introduces a structured competitive pathway for both amateur boxers and esports players. Users can compete in official eUSA Boxing online tournaments, earn national rankings, purchase USA Boxing esports memberships and qualify for higher level events that include opportunities to travel and compete alongside traditional boxers. It marks the first time boxing’s governing bodies have formally recognized organized competition inside virtual reality. The launch includes a full multiplayer tournament system designed to support multiple competitions running at the same time around the world. Instead of leaning toward a fitness or arcade style experience, the focus is on long term competition with rankings, officiating systems and a connected community. Players can also train together inside a shared virtual boxing gym using equipment that mirrors real world physics, making workouts feel closer to actual gym sessions while keeping the social side of training intact. The experience features updated visuals, improved matchmaking and a detailed virtual recreation of Jake Paul’s personal boxing gym in Puerto Rico through a collaboration with Boxing Bullies, supporting youth empowerment through safe, no contact boxing training.

SEGA has released a new launch trailer for SEGA Football Club Champions, which is available today on Steam, PlayStation, iOS and Google Play. The free to play football club management sim includes licenses for more than 5,000 real players through partnerships with FIFPRO, the J-League, the K League and Manchester City FC. Player data is built using the Football Manager database and adapted into a different style of club management experience. Players can jump into Career Mode to take full control of a team, handle decisions on and off the pitch, and work toward building a top club. There is also Dream Team Mode, which introduces cross platform competitive play against others around the world through various event based match types. ### Operation Sports App Your ultimate companion for sports gaming. Access in-depth coverage, thoughtful discussion, and a community built around the games—and sports—you love. Your ultimate sports gaming companion. Download on App Store Get it on Google Play 4.8 The game is the latest entry in Japan’s long running SakaTsuku series, which has been part of the sports management genre for more than 30 years. Players can build a club from the ground up or take charge of an existing team, overseeing everything from scouting and youth development to facilities and training programs. Progression is driven by long term planning, smart roster decisions and climbing the league ladder through consistent results.

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Three Fields Entertainment has released patch 5 for Wreckreation, cleaning up a handful of issues that popped up earlier this week following the release of Content Pack 4. The update improves online connectivity reliability, allows the new Pack 4 cars to be used in class restricted events and ensures the 100 percent completion car consistently appears in parking lots once unlocked. Small parking lots will now always be filled, with larger car parks recommended if a specific vehicle is not showing up. The patch also includes adjustments to class specific events and some helpful map changes aimed at making navigation clearer. Button prompts now feature added backing and are split into categories across separate screen space, making it easier to find map options, event creation tools, stats and help sections. There is one newly discovered issue tied to Sky Tracks that players should be aware of. Cars may crash when leaving dedicated off ramp Sky Track pieces, causing a reset back onto the track. A fix is already planned, but for now the simplest workaround is to fast travel elsewhere on the map if a Sky Track ends with an off ramp. ### Operation Sports App Your ultimate companion for sports gaming. Access in-depth coverage, thoughtful discussion, and a community built around the games—and sports—you love. Your ultimate sports gaming companion. Download on App Store Get it on Google Play 4.8

Just ahead of UFC 324 on Saturday, January 24, EA Sports has released Prime Champions Alter Egos for UFC 5, along with a new batch of challenges and rewards for players to jump into before the fights. The Prime Champions Alter Egos give players a chance to step into the Octagon as Tyron Woodley from UFC 209, Lyoto Machida from UFC 98, Georges St Pierre from UFC 154 and Jon Jones from UFC 232. These versions are typically unlocked through the in game shop, punch cards or by completing a Fight Week Challenge. ### Operation Sports App Your ultimate companion for sports gaming. Access in-depth coverage, thoughtful discussion, and a community built around the games—and sports—you love. Your ultimate sports gaming companion. Download on App Store Get it on Google Play 4.8 > A new set of challenges has dropped ahead of #UFC324 > > Complete them to earn Jon Jones + more in #UFC5 pic.twitter.com/nSOTRHBsW8 > > — EA SPORTS UFC (@EASPORTSUFC) January 21, 2026 The latest 1.31 update added Charles “InnerG” Johnson to the roster, bringing him into the game just ahead of his upcoming fight against Alex Perez on Saturday. Johnson enters with an 18–7 record, while Perez comes in at 25–10–0.

Developer Brimstone and publisher Oro Interactive are bringing Super Battle Golf to Steam on February 19 and this isn’t your typical round of golf. Built for one to eight players, everyone plays at the same time in a chaotic race to the hole where realism takes a back seat and anything goes. A launch discount will drop the price to under five dollars, making it easy to jump in and embrace the madness. ### Operation Sports App Your ultimate companion for sports gaming. Access in-depth coverage, thoughtful discussion, and a community built around the games—and sports—you love. Your ultimate sports gaming companion. Download on App Store Get it on Google Play 4.8 Across 27 courses, players deal with sand, water, thick vegetation and the occasional land mine, because apparently normal hazards were not enough. Everyone races toward the hole at once, trying to line up shots while other players do everything possible to ruin them. It is less about perfect form and more about surviving long enough to finish the hole in one piece. Matches turn into full-on mayhem as players smack opponents with golf balls, ram them with golf carts or casually fire an orbital laser from across the map. Points come from reaching the hole quickly, messing with rivals and somehow staying alive through all the chaos long enough to be crowned the top golfer. Customization fully embraces the absurd energy. Players can outfit their character with hats, eyewear, hairstyles, facial expressions, clubs and emotes that make absolutely no sense for a golf course. You can swing a chicken leg, launch a billiard ball or wear a towering giraffe head, just to really drive home the idea that this is golf in name only and vibes entirely. **Key Features** * Chaotic multiplayer for up to 8 players * Point-based solo mode for single-player runs * 27 unique courses filled with obstacles and surprises * A mix of offensive, defensive, and utility items to mess with opponents * Golf carts that can carry up to 8 players at once * Character customization with outfits, dances, and emotes * Built-in voice chat * Public and private servers for quick matches or friend-only chaos

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EA Sports is set to release update 1.4 for NHL 26 tomorrow, January 21 at 1:00 PM ET. Players need to wrap up any online games ahead of time as server instability is expected for up to an hour after the update goes live. The patch will include some additions for Hockey Ultimate Team and a batch of fixes for World of Chel and Be a Pro, while gameplay and Franchise Mode each receive a single fix. The update will also add new uniforms across the NHL, AHL, ECHL and the Canadian Hockey League. Full details can be found in the patch notes below. ### Operation Sports App Your ultimate companion for sports gaming. Access in-depth coverage, thoughtful discussion, and a community built around the games—and sports—you love. Your ultimate sports gaming companion. Download on App Store Get it on Google Play 4.8 **HOCKEY ULTIMATE TEAM** Additions to Hockey Ultimate Team **HUT Moments Updated** * New scenarios and requirements will be added, allowing for more varied and exciting gameplay experiences * Moments will now instantly complete as soon as the objective is met **New scenarios:** * Penalties / Power Plays * Face off locations * Goalies pulled / Empty Net situations * Fixed an issue where leaving the Cup Chase sub-hub and returning after reaching the Finals could cause the Finals bracket record to display incorrectly. * Fixed a visual issue in My Collection where X-Factor icons were misaligned within the black border on MSP Player Panels. **GAMEPLAY** * Fix for goalie over sliding when performing a pad stack on an incoming shot **BE A PRO** * Fixed an issue where perk and activities tool tip reappears after it has already been seen * Fixed a visual issue where transition screens do not appear after exiting player edit screen * Fixed an issue where injury headlines only occur once each season * Fixed an issue where on-screen text was incorrect in magazine endorsements * Fixed an issue where the Influential response to Stay on Powerplay does not show when the user has already purchased the trait to Stay on the Powerplay **WORLD OF CHEL** * Added the ability to view club name, branding and player stats on the Clubs tab * Added a party indicator in the Play HUB * Added the ability to see player banners in the Game Summary screen * Added the ability to see player banners in the Dressing Room * Added the ability to see player banners in the Matchup screen * Fixed an issue with Glacia Frostwind’s uniforms appearing too light * Fixed an issue where the Turkey’s neck was see through from certain angles * Fixed an issue with the textures for Halloween 26 themed hoodies when equipped underneath a jersey * Fixed an issue where Jean Spectre’s head flashes during intro of grudge matches * Fixed an issue where party members can enter dressing rooms while in the clubs tab * Fixed an issue where there can be more than one owner of a WoC club * Fixed crashes after modifying Club 3v3 stats, then filtering to 6v6 powerplay/penalty kill to change role and swapping between Edit lines and Edit Strategies view * Fixed an issue where users are unable to change powerplay/penalty kill player positioning using club strategies * Fixed an issue where Gamertag/PSN ID is displayed in opponent player’s banner in matchmaking lobby * Fixed an issue where X-Factor tier thumbnails mismatch with Loadout tabs for SCOORIN-SNP * Fixed an issue where some users are unable to progress beyond round 1 in Ones Eliminator * Fixed an issue where customized intro animations did not trigger when playing as Away team in Threes Eliminator * Fixed an issue where Martial Arts and Disco intro animations are not oriented properly in 6v6 Club games * Fixed an issue where camera can be embedded in crowd * Fixed an issue with matchmaking in Ones Eliminator **FRANCHISE** * Fixed a crash when editing 6’10” or taller players **GAME MODES** * Fixed an issue where Play Now games would soft lock after quitting a previous Play Now game. * Fixed an issue where users get stuck in the Main Menu after advancing past a Banner **ART** **UNIFORMS** The following uniforms have been added or updated in NHL 26 **NHL** * Boston Bruins – Stadium Series * Florida Panthers – Winter Classic * New York Rangers – Winter Classic * Tampa Bay Lightning – Stadium Series **AHL** * San Diego Gulls – Third * Springfield Thunderbirds – Third **ECHL** * Trois-Rivieres Lions – Third * Utah Grizzlies – Third * Worcester Railers – Third **CANADIAN HOCKEY LEAGUE** **WHL** * Kamloops Blazers – Third * Penticton Vees – Third * Wenatchee Wild – Third **ICEHL** * Steinbach Black Wings Linz – Home and Away * EC IDM Warmepumpen VSV – Home and Away * EC Red Bull Salzburg – Home and Away * EC-KAC – Home and Away * FTC – Telekom – Home and Away * HC Falkensteiner Wolfe – Home and Away * HC TWK Innsbruck – Home and Away * HCB Sudtirol Alperia – Home and Away * Fehervar AV19 – Home and Away * Moser Medical Graz 99ers – Home and Away * Olimpija Ljubljana – Home and Away * Pioneers Vorarlberg – Home and Away * Vienna Capitals – Home and Away

After pushing out an Automobilista 2 update last week, Reiza Studios followed it up with another patch this week, releasing version 1.6.9.3 today. This update delivers a round of smaller fixes and refinements across VR, physics, AI, audio, tracks and vehicles with a clear focus on polish and overall stability as this release cycle winds down. Alongside the update, the team also launched a new Automobilista 2 demo on Steam. Players can jump in with no time limit and try out Single Player Race Weekend, Test Day and Time Trial modes, all completely free. The demo includes Ibarra, Imola, Imola Historic 1972, Interlagos GP, Interlagos Kart Layout 3, Oulton Park and Velocittá tracks. Available car classes include Formula Junior, Formula V10 Gen2, Kart 4 Stroke Race, Ginetta G40 Cup, P2 Prototypes, Stock Car Brasil 2024 and the TSI Cup. ### Operation Sports App Your ultimate companion for sports gaming. Access in-depth coverage, thoughtful discussion, and a community built around the games—and sports—you love. Your ultimate sports gaming companion. Download on App Store Get it on Google Play 4.8 With the demo now available and the update live, make sure to scroll down to the view the full patch notes on everything included in today’s release. **GENERAL** * Fixed the Sun flickering on AMD GPUs * Fixed trees and scene in general becoming aliased with medium to fast head movement when using TAA in VR * Fixed bug that could game to freeze when watching a replay after player drove back to an alternate garage path **UI & HUD** * Fixed various UI panel and button corner graphical anomalies present when displayed at 5:4 aspect rations and/or resolutions below 1080p **PHYSICS** * Minor adjustments to formula tread hardness in intermediate & extreme compounds; Minor adjustments to wetness sensitivity for semi-slick, all-weather & vintage treads; further minor tread adjustment to Stock Car V8 2023 & 2024 * Adjusted brakes, differential, anti-roll stiffness & removed bumpstop range setting for Dodge ACR Viper, Audi R8 V10 G & Maserati GT2 Stradale **AI** * AI calibration pass for Audi R8 V10 GT, Dodge Viper ACR, StockCar V8 2020-2024, F-Junior **AUDIO** * Fixed center channel crackling for 5.1 output configuration * Maserati GT2 Stradale: Fixed interior engine sound error in replay * Aston Martin Valkyrie: Adjusted startup and idle sound **TRACKS** * Cascais: Fixed rain falling within covered areas * Guapore: Rebuild pit building shadow object * Imola 1972: Fixed the garage building shadow; Increase grid and garage capacity to 39 opponents * Oulton Park International: Increase grid and garage capacity to 41 opponents * Spielberg Historic: Relocated safety car parking; Fixed parking clearance issue on the pit lane extension **VEHICLES** * Audi R8 V10 GT: Fixed front bumper collision * Puma GTE: Fixed a collision mesh joint sub object name * F-Junior: Reduced visual exhaust backfiring * Adjusted cockpit POV to standard for Sigma P1, McLaren MP4/4

iRacing shared last month that a new NASCAR 25 patch was coming in January, and it now appears that update is set to arrive tomorrow, January 21, around noon EST. The update adds Portland International Raceway as a free track across all platforms, with support in Quick Race and Online modes for the NASCAR Xfinity/ARCA Series. Sonoma Raceway is also getting a refresh, including updated racing surfaces and visuals built on the recent ground up rebuild of the circuit. Car customization options are expanding, giving players more flexibility when setting up online cars, including the ability to choose their own car numbers. That said, an official X post mentions additional car numbers being added to the paint kit, which has led to some confusion about how far that customization goes. ### Operation Sports App Your ultimate companion for sports gaming. Access in-depth coverage, thoughtful discussion, and a community built around the games—and sports—you love. Your ultimate sports gaming companion. Download on App Store Get it on Google Play 4.8 The patch also includes improvements to bump drafting in multiplayer races, new user generated content moderation tools that allow players to block and report paint schemes. Support for sharing shapes is planned to arrive soon, but a date hasn’t been revealed just yet.

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