Madden NFL 26 Title Update - February 4th, 2026

Hey Madden fans, a new title update for Madden NFL 26 will be available tomorrow that includes updated X-Factor Superstars, along with fixes for Gameplay, Franchise, and Presentation.

Below is a full breakdown of what’s included.

Gameplay

Fixed an issue where AI quarterbacks would occasionally run out of bounds despite having scramble lanes available

Franchise

Fixed an issue where quarterback progression could take an unintended regression hit at the end of a season, primarily impacting younger QBs

Presentation

Fixed an occasional hitch when viewing Instant Replay on Switch 2
Resolved an issue where soundtrack music would not resume after completing the Weekly Recap

New X-Factor Players

Christian Gonzalez | Patriots, CB

X-Factor: Universal Coverage
Acrobat
One Step Ahead
Short Route KO

Drake Maye | Patriots, QB

X-Factor: Pro Reads
Fearless
Long Range Deadeye
Sideline Deadeye

Matt Stafford | Rams, QB

X-Factor: Dots
Lofting Deadeye
Long Range Deadeye
No-Look Deadeye
Set Feet Lead

Trey McBride | Cardinals, TE

X-Factor: YAC ’Em Up
Deep In Elite
Mid Out Elite
Short In Elite

New Superstar Players

Andrew Thomas | Giants, LT

Pass Protector
Threat Detector

Caleb Williams | Bears, QB

Agile Extender
Gutsy Scrambler

Cam Little | Jaguars, K

Zen Kicker

Courtland Sutton | Broncos, WR

Mid Out Elite
Short Out Elite

Dion Dawkins | Bills, LT

Fool Me Once
Run Protector

George Pickens | Cowboys, WR

Acrobat
Deep Elite
Mid Out Elite

Jaycee Horn | Panthers, CB

Acrobat
Mid Route KO

Ryan Kelly | Vikings, C

Matador
Tear Proof

Zach Allen | Broncos, DT

El Toro
Interior Threat

The following players are no longer designated as X-Factors:

Dexter Lawrence | Giants, DT
Jayden Daniels | Commanders, QB
Joe Mixon | Texans, HB
Sauce Gardner | Colts, CB

The following players are no longer designated as Superstars:

Aaron Jones | Vikings, HB
Andrew Van Ginkel | Vikings, OLB
Brandon Scherff | Retired, RG
C.J. Stroud | Texans, QB
Chris Godwin | Buccaneers, WR
Jake Ferguson | Cowboys, TE
Justin Simmons | Free Agent, S
Kenny Clark | Cowboys, DT
Ladd McConkey | Chargers, WR
L’Jarius Sneed | Titans, CB

Before you go, be sure to check out our Madden NFL 26 Super Bowl Giveaway currently live on the EA Forums! Share your Super Bowl pick for a chance to win a Playoff Champion player item in Madden NFL 26.

- The Madden Team