Fans of the game will be glad to know that UFC 4 recently received yet another update. Since its release, EA has been providing constant updates and bug fixes. The latest update 17 adds a new athlete and updates an existing fighter on the roster.With the update 17 UFC bantamweight Marlon 'Chito' Vera has been added to the game. The No.5 ranked contender is rated a four-and-a-half-star fighter in the game.EA SPORTS UFC@EASPORTSUFCYou asked, we listened @chitoveraUFC is now in the game Fight with him now in #UFC4 x.ea.com/730257545840You asked, we listened 🙌@chitoveraUFC is now in the game 👊🔥Fight with him now in #UFC4 🎮👇x.ea.com/73025 https://t.co/pUoTbYOPOxTake a detailed look at Marlon Vera's in-game stats below.UFC 4 Intel@UFCInteIMarlon Vera’s stats in #UFC41Marlon Vera’s stats in #UFC4 https://t.co/bD5hk77oSQApart from this addition, the fighter likeness and stats of featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski have also been updated. 'The Great' has now been elevated to a five-star fighter in the game.His signature fully shaved hairdo has also been updated for his in-game avatar.EA SPORTS UFC@EASPORTSUFC22 straight wins UFC Featherweight Champion #UFC4 5 Star Club Fight with The Great NOW x.ea.com/7342917007022 straight wins ✅UFC Featherweight Champion ✅#UFC4 5 Star Club ✅Fight with The Great NOW 🎮👇x.ea.com/73429 https://t.co/JvPJb6fBJgApart from this, the new patch reportedly fixes various other minor bugs and glitches.UFC 4 was originally released in August 2020, for the PS4 and Xbox One. The game was widely criticized for not having features like cross-play enabled.Earlier in May 2022, freelance journalist Tom Henderson revealed that a new UFC game might be dropping in the summer of 2023. The reporter added that EA's new Fight Night game production has been paused to fast-track UFC 5.Tom Henderson@_Tom_Henderson_UFC 5 is summer 23 I believe.A Fight Night reboot had to be *paused* for it twitter.com/Bay_Area_Boy/s…Elijah Eley@Bay_Area_Boy@_Tom_Henderson_ Any news about EA Sports UFC 5?29521@_Tom_Henderson_ Any news about EA Sports UFC 5?UFC 5 is summer 23 I believe.A Fight Night reboot had to be *paused* for it 😭 twitter.com/Bay_Area_Boy/s…What are Blitz Battles in UFC 4?When UFC 4 dropped, the game introduced players to various new gameplay mechanics as well as game modes. Blitz Battles are the latest addition to the MMA-simulator's game modes.Blitz Battles is an online-only fast-paced, player vs. player game mode. To keep the experience fresh and interesting, the rule sets governing each bout will change from time to time.Check out a tutorial on how to get the Blitz Battles trophy fast:Adding a bizarre flavor to the game mode, players will now have the option to combine weight classes. Gamers wanting to live their David vs. Goliath fantasies can now pitch a flyweight against a heavyweight.Blitz Battles have different modes with different rule sets like the the stand and bang, kicks only and a minute to in it mode. Gamers can also use their custom avatars in these online bouts.Apart from Blitz Battles, UFC 4 also offers a deeper career mode experience with a plethora of choices enhancing player freedom and immersiveness.New grappling and submission systems have also been put in place to make the game approachable to new players.