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[Discussion] Madden NFL 26 Improved Gameplay
Dear EA, I had a few Ideas for Madden 26 That I think will improve the gameplay and overall experience of the game. Improve the tackling/physics. most times the defender Im using always takes the wrong pursuit angle and it could end costing me a big play or a touchdown. Also theres times when a QB is scrambling and my defender just stands there and watches even when I try to flick the right stick down to try and stop him. Turn the game speed up. It doesn't have to be arcady as college football but a faster football game is always more fun. Keep Madden 25/College football 25 Spin and add back Madden 24 Juke Mechanics. I love the spin in this years game, its super fluid, However I feel it took more skill for the madden 24 double juke and was more rewarding when you used it on a opponent. Fix switch stick animation and hit stick. Switch stick is a great idea it just feels always slow or doesn't go to the right player when Im trying to use it. The Hit stick tech is a good Idea as well its just some of the animations are not fluid and the animation looks clunky. Make Sure Zone drops and zones in general are working. There were a lot of times this year that my players were not in there correct zone. I had a new idea for exhibition games, Franchise mode, and online H2H. It would be cool to have legendary teams in the game, We should start off with 10 classic NFL teams that You can play with online and offline and for each new season You can drop another classic team. All these teams will be playable for each mode except ultimate team, but for H2H You have to reach a certain amount of RP and Rank to use the classic team or If you want people to use Different teams Online Then make it to where You must win at least 10 games with an 80 overall or lower for each classic team you want to unlock. It will be like a challenge you have to accept, and after you win the challenge, it starts over for the next classic team you want to unlock. For H2H, let the person as the home team pick the weather and time of day you will be playing. Also For Online H2H You should add a road to the Superbowl mode similar to road to cfp in College football 25 where you play about 10 games and if you win at least 7 games you will qualify for the playoffs. You will then play 2 Playoff Games and If you win those games then you will move onto the SuperBowl. Make Challenges usable for H2H games. Make sure to buff picks. Too many dropped picks this year. Keep adding new plays and routes every season. I think you guys for the most part did a good job on this for this year. These Are My thoughts for the New Madden this year, but honestly, I hope seven and eight of my list would be implemented in the game because I'm an H2H player, and it would be nice to get some content for that mode. Thank you for letting me use your platform to give my suggestions. Sincerely Ruester151
Madden NFL 26 Reveal Trailer
Hey Madden fans! We just dropped the reveal trailer for Madden NFL 26. Check it out below! We can't wait to show you more of what we've been cooking up this year in the coming months. Let us know what you think of the trailer. Also be sure to also check out the Gridiron Notes for a peek at what we've got coming in the future, including the new weather system and Wear and Tear: Welcome to EA Sports Madden NFL 26 Let us know what you're looking forward to the most in Madden NFL 26!HELP: MVP Bundle Issues on Playstation 5
I preordered the MVP Bundle for College Football 26 and Madden 26 in April. When I confirmed the purchase College Football 26 appeared in the game library on my console immediately with a clocking counting down how many days, hours, minutes and seconds until it was playable. Madden 26 NEVER appeared in my game library and still has not appeared to this day (July 19th). The early access is just over 3 weeks away at this point and still NO Madden 26 in my game library. I have rebuilt the database on my console, cleared the cache, disabled and re-enabled console sharing, power cycled my console, unplugged it for a few minutes and plugged it back in, spoke multiple times to Playstation Support, opened up Case # 216224866 with EA, etc. I have done everything in my power to get Madden 26 to appear in my game library and it is STILL not there. How do I get Madden 26 in my game library so that I will be able to play the game when early access starts? Anyone?
Madden NFL 26 Gameplay Deep Dive
Powered by years of NFL Data. The Madden NFL 26 Official Gameplay Deep Dive! Clink on the link below to read the Madden NFL 26 Gameplay Deep Dive. https://www.ea.com/games/madden-nfl/madden-nfl-26/news/madden-26-gridiron-notes-gameplay-deep-dive Madden NFL 26 Gameplay Deep DiveMadden 26 Needs to Be Better Than Ever
Let’s be honest — Madden 25 was a major disappointment. Every year, fans get hyped up from trailers and promises, and every year the final product feels like a letdown. The truth is, EA Sports has all the tools and potential to make a game that truly represents the NFL and gives players something special. But they don’t. And that’s why Madden 26 absolutely has to be better than every Madden before it — not just for sales, but for the community that’s been holding on with hope for years. Let’s start with graphics. This game needs to look next-gen. Look at Forza Horizon 5 — everything in that game looks real. Madden should be the same. Stadiums should feel alive, weather should impact the game visually and physically, and player faces need to look exactly like the real-life players. No more generic models or missing likenesses. On top of that, give every team more alternate jersey colors — fans love repping their squad in throwbacks or custom colorways, and it makes the game more personal. Gameplay has to be completely overhauled. Right now, it feels more like an arcade game than an NFL simulation. Linebackers shouldn’t be jumping 6 feet in the air for one-handed picks, and offensive linemen need to actually block. Give us smarter O-line AI that can recognize blitzes, pick up blocks, and hold them long enough to let the quarterback or running back make a play. Make it feel like real football. And this time, the game cannot be pay-to-win. Ultimate Team is fun, but people shouldn’t have to drop hundreds of dollars just to be competitive. Let players grind and earn without feeling left behind. We’ve had six straight Maddens that felt almost the same — that’s not just lazy, it’s disrespectful to the fans who keep showing up. Madden 26 also needs to bring energy back to the field. Add new and fun celebration dances when teams get a first down or touchdown. Make them funny but tough — like how the players really celebrate on Sundays. It’s those small moments that make games memorable. Even pre-game intros should show off star players, highlight rivalries, or showcase big plays from earlier in the season. These little details bring the game to life. And don’t forget the legends. Why have we gone years without players like Brett Favre, Bart Starr, Jay Cutler, or Eddie Lacy? Fans love all-time teams. It’s part of football history, and when you ignore that, you’re ignoring the heart of the sport. To the developers: we’re not asking for miracles — we’re asking for effort. Listen to the community. Don’t shortchange us again. If Madden 26 isn’t something special, I honestly might never buy another Madden. You’ve got one more shot to make it right. Make it count.
Depth Charts
Please tell me for the love of god that you guys have quit messing with the depth charts in 2026? Meaning, stop switching them in preseason games after the 1st quarter in game 1, 2nd quarter in game 2, and sure enough 3rd quarter of game 3!! And when there is and injury and they player is placed back in the lineup, other positions change. Why? Please let us control the depth chart! I know franchise mode isn’t your guys favorite but some of us still play it. Thanks for all of your love and support!🤦🏻MVP Preorder Bundle Issues Again - Xbox
Preordered the MVP bundle as soon as it was available and noticed that the same issues that popped up last year where Madden isn't showing as an owned game are happening again. Has anyone noticed this or reached out to EA/Microsoft to see if it can be resolved prior to the day of release?Halftime Panel, Sideline Reporting, and Real Dialogue – Like NBA 2K25 Does It
Hi Madden Dev Team, Thanks for all your continued work on Madden NFL 26. I wanted to respectfully bring up a few major presentation and immersion features that I think would take the game to the next level—especially in comparison to what we see in NBA 2K25. In NBA 2K, there’s a full halftime show with Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kenny Smith (yes, Kenny “The Jet” Smith). They sit at a desk, react to the gameplay, show replays, and bring entertainment and realism. Madden could benefit greatly from a similar treatment—a studio crew halftime panel. Maybe Scott Hanson or real-life NFL analysts? Something immersive, something real. Also, in NBA 2K, there are sideline check-ins with Allie LaForce and David Aldridge—it adds so much to the experience. In Madden, there’s currently nothing that truly feels “live from the sidelines.” Imagine a reporter walking the sideline, checking in with a quick injury update, coach quote, or just crowd atmosphere. It could even be someone like Holly Rowe, Laura Rutledge, or another known sideline reporter for football. Additionally, in Superstar Mode, the lack of real voice acting makes the experience feel flat. NBA 2K has real conversations, cutscenes, and dynamic in-game chatter. Madden’s current approach of silent dialogue boxes just doesn’t compete. We want: Mic’d up moments On-field player chatter Real voice acting in Superstar career stories Emotion, trash talk, and celebrations This is what players expect in a next-gen sports game in 2025. I know this would take time and licensing—but even starting small with a few of these enhancements would be a major W. Thanks again for listening to the fans. Madden NFL 26 has great potential to level up. All the best, JuanIdeas Of Editing Players in Franchise/Custom Rosters/Team Builder
So, when I'm playing Madden NFL 25 when I am creating players that are 99 OVR's and see how good they can be, I just asking for you to make an option to automatically make it a fully maxed out 99 OVR on teambuilder and character editor. Another thing I'm asking is that you make a more creative face maker like college football's game. Last idea, PLEASE ADD A BIGGER HEIGHT OPTION I really want to make like an 8" ft WR mossing people like crazy. So yeah, that's my ideas on madden 26 on editing players thank you for reading this and please add it to the game. (Fun Fact: I like Ice Cream cause it's tasty)Dear EA developers…
COACH MODE.. There was a time when EA had a - True Coach Mode- that is when you were able to just call plays and make substitutions “without” having to take control of a player - Qb or a Kicker or a Defensive end and use yiur controller…that is not Coach Mode ..I don’t know what that is? In the version of Coach Mode as of now if you call a passing play I have to physically grab the controller and pass or the QB will stand there and get sacked - as with the Kicker he will not kick I am forced to physically take the controller and kick- It seems to me that everything would be in place to give us back a True Coach Mode where we could just call plays and substitute- I know many people - don’t care for this and I understand - but it an OPTION then why would it not be accepted- I have limited use of my hands with arthritis- and we here are all about the same age and love football and Madden have been playing since 98- I have beena contributor to the “create a team” old time times of the past -although I won’t be able to do that anymore… Just in hopes slight change could be made with a patch or something…to bring back True Coach Mode where. Sincerely RobMadden online H2H feedback
Dear EA Madden Team, I wanted to share some feedback on the Head-to-Head (H2H) mode, which continues to be the best part of the game for players like myself who don't engage much with MUT or Franchise. For many of us, H2H is where we spend the entire year competing, improving, and building up a meaningful win-loss record. It’s what keeps the game engaging long-term. Unfortunately, in Madden 25, the decision to reset H2H records was a major letdown for a large portion of the community. After putting in countless hours and effort to earn those wins, having everything erased felt discouraging. That progress, history, and record were part of what made the grind worthwhile. I kindly ask that you consider allowing permanent H2H records to remain intact throughout the year not just for our own profiles, but also to be visible during matchups. It would be a huge enhancement to see our opponent’s win-loss record and global ranking displayed in a corner of the screen before or during the game. It adds context and excitement, especially when you realize you're going up against a top-tier player or someone with a similar record. Additionally, I’d love to see a format similar to the College Football 25 playoff system introduced into H2H. For example, after playing 10 regular games, players could qualify for an online playoff bracket. It would provide an exciting sense of progression and reward even for those who aren't necessarily aiming for a Top 100 ranking. It’s a format that could add a new level of depth and purpose to each H2H season. Thanks for taking the time to consider this. These changes would go a long way in keeping H2H both competitive and rewarding for the community that lives in this mode all year long. Thanks!
Don't buy Madden
Long time fan, always in the thick of the game since ps2. So I say this like a long time fan. EA is basically adding things back into the game and copy with pasting from the last year games repeat the year before, and before that. The same issues continue in the game, like blocking logic, AI logic vs Player Logic. But to be real check out Angry Joe's reviews so far, and watch how he talks the basics, to how the game didn't improve and how things once in the game are finally back while other things have been in the game are now highlighted as new features. Adding halftime, big wup. Weather that matters yet no dirty uniforms during the game, omg Mlb does it with their game which speaks something. The recent franchise deep dive fell so flat that I laughed away to falling out of my chair. So In short, review it, check out Angry Joe, Ryan Moody, and look at what they point out. Madden 25 was a train wreck and so will 26.Madden Franchise Coop
It would be incredibly easy for EA to bring back the co-op feature in Madden franchise mode, especially considering it was already a staple in past versions of the game. The core mechanics—multiple users managing teams, drafting, trading, and playing games together—are already built into online franchises. Adding local or online co-op for users to control the same team or play side-by-side in a franchise would simply build on existing functionality. Not only would it enhance the gameplay experience, but it would also make the mode way more enjoyable and social. Friends could rebuild struggling franchises together, take on dynamic storylines as a coaching duo, or just have fun competing cooperatively, which adds a whole new layer of immersion. The fact that it hasn’t been reintroduced yet feels like a missed opportunity to make the game more fun, engaging, and replayable.
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