Online Franchise Co-Op

Dear Madden Development Team,

I am writing to express my deep disappointment and confusion over the continued lack of online same-team franchise co-op in Madden.

For years, my friends and I have wanted to play together on the same team in Franchise Mode online, each controlling our own created players, playing against the CPU in a season-long franchise. This feature is fully possible locally on the same console, but for some reason, it has never been implemented online, despite the clear demand and technological feasibility.

There is no reason why this cannot be done. Many other sports games allow online cooperative play in franchise or career modes, and Madden’s continued omission of this feature feels like a fundamental misunderstanding of your fan base’s desires.

I have been a loyal Madden player since the 1990s, but I have stopped purchasing Madden in recent years because of this missing feature and the general disconnect between the game and the community’s needs. It is frustrating to see incremental updates each year while critical, community-building features like online franchise co-op are ignored.

Imagine the potential:

• Friends controlling themselves as QB, RB, WR, etc., on the same team online in Franchise Mode against CPU opponents.
• Creating and building stories with our players season after season, competing cooperatively rather than just head-to-head.
• Increasing engagement and long-term retention from groups of friends who want to enjoy Madden together without forced solo or adversarial play.

It blows my mind that in 2025, Madden still does not allow this, and I am asking you to prioritize this feature for Madden NFL 26 and beyond.

Until this feature is implemented, I refuse to purchase Madden again. I hope this feedback is taken seriously by your team, as it represents a real opportunity to reconnect with long-time Madden fans who want to enjoy your game with their friends in a meaningful, community-building way.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Disappointed, Lifelong Madden Fan