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CalixKidx323
Seasoned Newcomer
3 months ago

Player Option in Franchise Mode

Dear Madden NFL Development Team,

 

I’ve been a loyal Madden player for years, and one of the most enjoyable features for me has always been the ability to play Franchise as a single player through “Player Mode.”

 

In Madden 26, I was disappointed to find that Franchise Mode is now coach-only, with no option to lock into a player for an entire career. This change removes a unique and immersive way to experience the game, and it has significantly impacted how much I enjoy playing.

 

I’m respectfully asking that you consider restoring Player Mode as an optional setting in a future update for Madden 26, or at least confirm that it will return in Madden 27. Even if resources are focused on Coach Mode, simply giving players the choice to experience Franchise as a player would make a huge difference.

 

Thank you for your time, and for all the work you put into the Madden series each year.

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9 Replies

  • MightyBouch84's avatar
    MightyBouch84
    Seasoned Newcomer
    3 months ago

    I second this. This is very enjoyable in the FC games and I loved this part of old school madden. 

  • chosenone1309's avatar
    chosenone1309
    Rising Novice
    3 months ago

    I agree and it would be so easy to just add it back. They took it out last year and I believe I played the game twice due to this reason. 

  • TheTinman157's avatar
    TheTinman157
    Rising Novice
    2 months ago

    I dont know why they removed it it was the best part about playing franchise with other people. i bought 26 because i saw a article saying it was coming back (its the reason i didnt buy 25) and then bought this and its not there the game is good just i wish i could play it the way i want to rather then them removing all the good things 

  • silverbullet10's avatar
    silverbullet10
    Seasoned Newcomer
    2 months ago

    Removing simple game modes, to force playing the lamest game mode they have ever made, is beyond stupid from EA.

  • KarelessMFah's avatar
    KarelessMFah
    Rising Newcomer
    2 months ago

    I have no clue why they did that. Most people i know play for player mode. I really dont get some of the moves the madden team makes.

  • vpnunes's avatar
    vpnunes
    Rising Newcomer
    14 days ago

    100%! Great take.

    Forcing us to play a Superstar mode where you cant’t get drafted beyond the Second Round and where you are a instant starter is just ridiculous. You know what makes the NFL and players great? Their storyline. And if you are forced into one, it just takes out the fun of the experience. Player Franchise mode actually gave you those options and removing it is just a bad decision. But if the Madden team wants to focus on Superstar mode, fine. Just givenus more customization options: more tats, the ability to chance your clothes off the field, sponsors that offer you contracts, and please add the ability to get drafted past the second round and even get undrafted (!!) cause there is nothing we love more than underdogs!

  • NYG_5's avatar
    NYG_5
    New Novice
    14 days ago

    Player mode was also very concise and skipped out on a ton of fluff

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