PC stuttering and performance still unacceptable
I wanted to create a new discussion since the originally reported issue is marked as "solved" and it is clearly not. We need an ETA for a fix asap since the game has been unplayable for a week now - only 2 months after game release! Since the update a week ago (21-Oct-2025) PC performance is unplayable with lag spikes and stuttering when playing any online game. No graphics settings seem to help and the provided workaround only helps with offline modes... this is NOT A VIABLE SOLUTION for online modes (which is 99% of how we play the game). There has been no ETA for a fix and I just tried a H2H game now and the issue is still present. MaddenNFLDirect X post for reference - I encourage those impacted to post there as well.
10/22/25 Update Completely broke the game for me.
Playing franchise mode and quick play and I have BAD stuttering. Had no FPS issues prior to the patch. My GPU (RTX 4090) usage seems to stick around ~50%, whereas it was always over 70-80% before the patch. What I've tried : Updated Nvidia drivers, rebooted PC (No difference) Fullscreen -> Bordeless windowed, fps cap at 120, then 60, then 30 (No difference) Switching graphics quality : High -> Low -> Ultra (doesn't seem to make a difference, same stuttering occurs at all levels) Switched v-sync on/off, already have G-Sync enabled (No change) Set GPU preference in display settings for Madden 26 to my RTX 4090 (no change in performance) It's unplayable for me right now. Game alternates between 30/60 fps and 5 fps every half second. This patch made the game unplayable.
Unable to connect to Online Services
Having an issue with Madden 26 on PS5 when loading into game it would display "MISCSERVICEGATEWAY_ERR_SYSTEM" then after about 5-10 seconds in menu would see "CONNECTION LOST". After signing back in and loading MUT, would see "Our servers cannot process your request at this time" before going back to "CONNECTION LOST". Issue has been happening since around December/January which could usually get around by loading into Madden using a hotspot but now this also has the same issue. Issue also occurring on different PlayStation/EA accounts Have tried the following to resolve: - Restart PS5 - Restart Modem/Router - Change DNS settings on PS5 - Clear system cache - Rebuild Database - Unlink PlayStation Network Account from EA account, and re-linked - Uninstall & Reinstall game - Restored License Have noticed a few others have also posted in this forum with the same issue. Is this a known issue with a workaround? Based in New ZealandXbox series X turns off while playing
I get Madden and CFB 26. I've played these games for years Im a paying customer I love these games but I can see EA doesn't care. It's been a month since CFB 26 came out multiple reports of the game crashing and there's nothing. I thought maybe just maybe Madden will be different. I was wrong. Now I can't even play CFB 26 or Madden 26 without it turning off my Xbox Series X. It's fine EA I know you don't care and you want even see this but you guys lost a loyal customer. I hope it gets fixed for everyone else probably 5 months down the road. Gamertag: Keygold23 Console: Xbox Series X Ill just put my info for EA so maybe they can give me some compensation for buying their product and not being able to use it.
Horrible Pre-Snap Lag 4080, I9, 64GB RAM
Specs 4080 Super, I9, 64GB Memory. Steam version. 11/19/25 update. On maybe 50% of all plays, the game slows to a crawl as the offense makes their way to the LOS Pre-Snap. It's like slow motion 3 FPS. Then every play has a brief hitch when the ball is snapped. Once the ball is snapped, and after the brief snap hitch, gameplay is smooth and looks good for the remainder of the play. This happens in franchise and playnow. It's unplayable. I have re-installed, verified file integrity, ensured NVIDIA drivers are updated (even rolled back to the 9/10/25 drivers for testing), and have toggled all levels of graphics settings, resolution, fullscreen, borderless etc. Doesn't make a difference!! Why JUST Pre-Snap while the Post-Snap is smooth???!!EA_Kent
HeyEA_Kent, just curious if you’ve seen any of the 100s of posts about the game being unplayable for PC users. The only reason I could fathom the game isn’t fixed 10 days after it was acknowledged is that maybe you haven’t seen the recent posts that it’s still broken. Maybe a casual “hey guys we are still working on it give use a little more time” would put people at ease. it’s just kinda unbelievable to me that you guys could be totally ok with this going on and not acknowledge any of the posts after the initial. I just fear it’s too late for that, as you continue to release updates and content for madden 26 especially MUT you are seemingly intentionally avoiding the fact that it’s broken on PC. At this rate id be surprised if you maintain PC player counts (especially with the shorts lifespan of madden games, notably MUT, your main money maker) and would not be surprised if you loose a decent portion of your playerbase even in the next regurgitated madden. This is not an attack on Kent as I’m sure he’s just another cog in the wheel, I am simply trying to bring more attention to this issue. If you are a PC player I’d strongly recommend filing a formal complaint with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) for a refund. On that note just a reminder that EA is not accredited by the BBB which is rather interesting and I suggest you do your own research into that.
Pathetic.
Vs Cpu TOTY event is unplayable. Constant lag and slow motion gameplay with 2gb/s fiber internet connection. The kick return objective counts rush touchdowns instead of returned yards. The 10 token TOTY pack "awards" a random player instead of a player of choice. This is the first and the last time i bought this game. At this point it is worse than Fifa... Is there any game left what EA touched and they didnt f**k it up ???“Unable to connect to EA serves
This game is so bad. Waste of $75. I’ll be contacting PS5 support for a refund. The servers are so bad and they don’t care to fix them Ive been trying to play Madden online, but every time I attempt to connect, it says that EA servers are unavailable. I’ve already tried: Clearing my cache Resetting my WiFi/router Restarting my PlayStation Testing my internet connection Everything on my end seems to be working fine, but I still can’t connect to the servers. Is anyone else experiencing this issue right now?
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