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Missing Trophies/Achievements
Hello, I want to bring up a certain issue in regards to certain game/s mainly in my perspective it's Madden NFL, but if I must I'll include other sports franchises like NHL, MLB, FIFA etc. Now my situation is that I've been playing an older Madden NFL game/s to be exact 16 and 19. My goal was to collect the trophies for these games, but unfortunately as of today it is impossible 100% collect every trophy or achievement if anyone is an Xbox player, for the games I've mention, because the servers that run Ultimate team, Draft Champions, or any other game mode that relies on it, are shut down or inactive. For future reference games like Madden 20 will have their servers end soon by this possibly this year or next game. It's unconfirmed how long a sports game online servers last after initial release. However, I have an suggestion for the developers. Well since games like Madden NFL 19 and much older titles cannot be 100% for the trophies (PS) and achievements (Xbox). Is it possible actually remove certain trophies/achievements off any game? (The impossible ones like inactive ultimate team etc.) By doing so, which allow people to get platinum trophy achievement for the game. For example, in Madden 19 there's 39 total Trophies/Achievements. (38 Regular ones and then Platinum) Out of the 38 there's only 4 that's unobtainable, which is: Grindin' Solos: Win a MUT Solo Challenge (Bronze Trophy/15 points) Negotiator: Win a MUT auction (Bronze Trophy/15 points) This is My Ultimate Team: Create a MUT Team (Bronze Trophy/15 points) Team Building 101: Activate two Chemistries at the same time (Silver Trophy/30 points) So basically instead of 39 Trophies/Achievements 1 Platinum, 3 Gold, 12 Silver, 23 Bronze 1,275 points, it would actually be 35 Trophies/Achievements 1 Platinum, 3 Gold, 11 Silver, 20 Bronze 1,200 points. Unless the player/user/gamer has earn one or all of the trophy/achievement in the game already I've mention then that trophy is grandfathered or gets a passed of not being removed. If any of the others trophies they don't have will get remove, which would allow them to earn the Platinum. Now this is something the developers has to think about, but honestly depending on the game itself if a certain trophy can be still achieved outside of a inactive server like player vs player online match then it acceptable. Though regardless when it comes to sport games if you're an trophy collector or achievement hunter you check the guide to see, which milestones are still able to accomplished otherwise you avoid the game unless play it for fun or random. As I said this something for the developers to debate about, but what do you think, should this change be a thing? Let me know in the thread of being able to 100% older games. Thanks, StMattyice
Can't login to EA servers
I have bought EA play and downloaded Madden 23. I go to play it, and I can't log in to the EA servers. So, I went to make sure my PlayStation account and EA account were linked... it was... so I thought that maybe if I unlinked it and relinked it, it might work. I have tried to talk to chat support twice today. The first told me that because I unlinked and relinked my Playstation account to EA, I'd need to reinstall Madden 23. So, I did that... it's reinstalled, and I still can't login to EA servers on my game. I haven't played it yet. I haven't created a character. On the main page, beside the touchpad icon, my PlayStation account name is there, so I know I'm logged in with my PlayStation account fine. The "Thanks Coach" picture has "Sign into EA servers" on it. So I click the 3 dots, and go to EA account... it loads as though it's going to log me in... then it pops up an error window briefly saying: In order to access the online features for this title your account on PlayStation network must be signed in and you must be signed in to the EA servers". That only pops up briefly before switching to: "Warning: Unknown Error occurred". So I click OK, and it goes back to the previous error: "In order to access..." The second chat agent can't figure out my problem, because my fiance also has his own TV, his own PlayStation, his own ea play subscription, his own ea account, his own PlayStation account and his own PlayStation plus. His Madden 23 works fine. So it's not a problem with our router because we have no problems playing any other games at the same time. There is no reason why I can't log in, and it's not a really good first impression of EA play. I buy it to play Madden, and I can't even log in to create my first character!Franchise Mode Needs More Immersion
Hey EA team, Franchise Mode has a solid foundation, but it’s still missing the immersion and personality. Weekly Recaps – A SportsCenter-style show with in-game highlights, scores, and standings would add major atmosphere. Media Interaction – Let players and coaches answer the media with basic choices that affect morale, traits, or chemistry. Cutscenes – Short locker room or sideline scenes before/after big games would help us feel connected to the season. Player Personalities – Add traits like “Leader” or “Hothead” that influence team dynamics, trades, and dev progression. Game Prep Choices – Let us pick weekly practice strategies that affect fatigue, injury risk, and game performance. News With Impact – Upgrade the news feed to include player trade demands, hot seat rumors, and fan reactions. Presentation Boosts – Halftime shows, playoff atmosphere, rivalry intensity — little touches that make games feel different. Owner/GM Features – Bring back real team management: coordinators, finances, stadium upgrades, etc. These aren’t major overhauls — they’re quality-of-life features that could make Franchise Mode feel like an evolving NFL universe again.Madden 26 Franchise
I've been playing Madden football for almost 20 years mostly franchise. The game has really come a long way! The most frustrating part for me is the salary cap! I try to keep the game as real as possible running my franchise. I would like to see two changes to the salary cap. One as I sign and resign players there would be a way tp show me future cap space and the impacts of my signings. We can see this years impact but I would love to see the next three years displayed as well. Two other teams going over the cap each year!!!!! This issue is so bad, The game keeps users in check but AI teams can be way over the cap with no issues! AI teams should have to deal with this by cutting players or extending contracts each season. Short of logging in and fixing each team over the cap I just let it play out. Emagine if NFL teams let other teams fix their salary cap problems.. This should be an easy fix by not letting teams go over the cap or forcing the user to easily fix other teams issues before starting a new season.Madden NFL 26 recommendation
Adding a Fantasy auction draft element could make building your roster far more fun and exciting. Start with a "salary cap" for each franchise and then bid as players are put up on the board. Say $300M to start to flesh out your entire roster. It would take time as 32 x 53 will be a grind, so, suggest save points or the ability to save at any time. Being in auction style fantasy leagues has added a level of strategic thought.
MADDEN 2026 should include....
Madden News: ESPN Partnership for Real-Time Integration A partnership with ESPN could bring an immersive, real-time statistical experience to Madden NFL. By integrating live game stats, coaching decisions, assistant coaches, and international games, Madden could provide an evolving simulation that mirrors the real NFL season. Imagine playing Franchise Mode and seeing live updates from ESPN’s Next Gen Stats—your in-game broadcast dynamically adapting to reflect real-world injuries, trades, and breakout performances. NFL History: Relive the Greatest Moments in Football Bringing back iconic games, full seasons, and legendary NFL eras would elevate Madden’s historical appeal. Players could step into the “Ice Bowl,” the “Body Bag” game, or the 1972 Dolphins’ perfect season. Madden could also introduce a "Legendary Career Mode," where gamers play through the careers of NFL Hall of Famers, complete with digital recreations of historic stadiums, period-accurate uniforms, and even classic playbooks. This mode could offer dynamic challenges, such as adapting to rule changes over time, era-based injuries, and iconic rivalries. Franchise Mode: Deeper Customization & True GM Experience Franchise Mode needs a General Manager (GM) Mode, giving players the full front-office experience. Owner Mode shifts to relocation, financing, and marketing, focusing on branding, stadium revenue, sponsorships, and ticket pricing. Additionally, a dynamic media coverage system could be introduced, where press conferences, media narratives, and fan expectations shape the perception of the franchise. Owners could also engage in charitable operations, hosting community events, funding youth programs, and managing public relations to improve team reputation and fan loyalty. GM Mode puts the focus on contract negotiations, scouting, draft-day trades, and salary cap management, giving players complete control over roster building, coaching hires, and long-term team vision. Additionally, GMs must manage relationships with agents, media, coaches, owners, and players, balancing negotiations, public relations, and team dynamics. Strategic interactions with these key figures will impact player acquisitions, contract negotiations, and overall franchise success. Enhanced Coaching Carousel — hire, fire, and develop offensive/defensive coordinators and position coaches, who bring unique playstyles, schemes, and abilities to shape your team. Player interactions with coaches can directly impact career trajectories, with relationships influencing playing time, development, and even job security for both players and staff. A poor relationship with a key player or ineffective communication could lead to a coach losing their job, while strong mentorship and adaptability could propel a coach to a head coaching role.Can you still buy Madden 23?
I was still playing Madden 23 (on my PC) when EA Play removed it from my library. I also play the 24 and 25 versions but there are some things I like better on the 23 version. Am I just out of luck now? The game is still installed on my PC, but when I try to launch it I get a pop-up that says " Game ownership has been disabled or deleted". The game was included in my EA Play membership but I'm willing to pay for it now. Is that possible?
Why are madden servers so bad?
I would genuinely like an EA employee to explain to me why Madden servers crash consistently. You can't play the game for even an hour consecutively without it kicking you out and then you cannot get back in either for the rest of the day. I have played every Madden since Madden 18 and the same issue has persisted. I couldn't be typing this post if it was an issue with my wifi. My Xbox account is fine, again I couldn't be logging in to Madden at all if it wasn't. So I'd like to get an explanation as to why this issue has NEVER been remotely close to fixed. I want an answer. I'm not the only one. More than 70 percent of your players probably want the same. For reference I am on Madden 23, you might ask why I'm not even playing Madden 24, probably because I don't want to buy an entirely different console just to get new features that probably won't even work anyways.[MUT] X-Factor Icon not showing on user team
Product: Madden NFL 22 Platform:Xbox Series X Which console generation do you have? Microsoft Xbox Series X What is your gamertag/PSN ID? ChiefDomShea Date/time issue occurred Since Launch day. Most recently 8/19 @ 11:45 AM What type of issue do you have? Gameplay Which mode has this happened in? Ultimate Team Which part of the mode? Solo Challenges Summarize your bug When playing ultimate team, my x-factor and superstar players do not have an icon under them (the x-factor or superstar icon). Icons show up when in exhibition and superstar KO but not in MUT. Have not tried franchise mode to see if bug occurs there as well. It has been this way in every game I’ve played since launch. (In picture jack youngblood should have x-factor icon under him) How often does the bug occur? Every time (100%) Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? Play madden ultimate team on Xbox series x with an x-factor player What happens when the bug occurs? X-factor and superstar icons do not show up under players when they should. What do you expect to see? X-factor and superstar icons under user team. PS4 Crash Reporting: Please copy the text you put in the crash report here. What is the AMD or Nvidia Model Number of your graphics card? Enter RAM memory size in GB Same bug occurred for me on madden 21 next gen in franchise mode. Really hope this can get figured out as the X factor and superstar abilities were a great addition to the game, but the immersion gets taken away when CPU teams have the icons and my user team does not. Thanks and have a good day. [EDIT: slightly modified the thread title to improve visibility if other players face the same issue]
