Superstar Mode Hurry-Up Offense Bug – Locked in Spike Formation With No Controls
I want to report a major gameplay issue in Madden 26 Superstar Mode that affects the hurry-up offense. When running a hurry-up with no timeouts remaining, the game automatically puts my QB into the spike formation — but then completely locks out all controls.
When this happens:
- I cannot snap the ball
- I cannot audible
- I cannot change the play
- I cannot motion players
- I cannot spike the ball
- I cannot run a normal play
- The play clock and game clock continue running
- The drive usually ends because I’m stuck and can’t take any action
This effectively breaks the two-minute offense and prevents realistic late-game situations. It’s especially frustrating in Superstar Mode where every drive impacts stats, progression, and game results.
Why this is a problem:
- The QB is frozen in spike formation with no ability to snap or run the play
- Players lose control during the most important moments of the game
- This can cost wins, playoff berths, and statistical milestones
- It prevents realistic football strategy in hurry-up situations
- It happens consistently whenever you have no timeouts remaining
Requested Fix:
Please update the Superstar logic so that:
- The QB can snap the ball in spike formation
- Or, the game does not force spike formation unless the user chooses it
- Hurry-up offense works the same way it does in Play Now or Franchise
- The player always maintains control of audibles, snaps, and play selection
This is a core gameplay issue that directly affects the flow and realism of Superstar Mode, and fixing it would greatly improve end-of-game scenarios.
Thank you for reviewing this issue.