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SeymourSnatches
5 years ago

Why is Next Gen not being brought to PC for Madden 22?

It doesn't make any sense that Next Gen is not coming to the PC for Madden 22. While not getting for the remainder of Madden 21 made some sense - not having it all for Madden 22 is inexcusable. The E...
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EA_Blueberry
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5 years ago
@lAscentl wrote:

@EA_Blueberry If you can get any sort of clarification on whether or not PC will get a next gen update THIS YEAR then I am sure this backlash would stop and we would all either buy or re-subscribe to EA Play again.

@lAscentl 

That information is not yet available. When we find out more information around these plans we'll share them here.

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JMEllis2020
Seasoned Adventurer
5 years ago

@EA_Blueberry Any updates on this yet? Its getting closer and closer to the release and I have no clue what I'm getting still if I get the PC version. If I'm getting the watered down last gen no features version or if I'm getting the awesome next gen version that is worth buying.

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    EA_Blueberry
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    5 years ago
    @JMEllis2020

    The information you're requesting is unfortunately too far out to confirm. We do not have any concrete time-frame to share on the future plans for next-gen features coming to PC outside of what was stated earlier. I completely understand your concern on investing into the game with fear of these features not coming out on that platform. I wish I had more info for you right now to put that to rest. My best advice is to consider an EA Play membership for PC so you can experience the full game itself for a limited time. If it meets your expectations, I'd say that is where you can decide if you want to purchase the full game for the long haul or consider an EA Play Pro membership which gives you the best edition of the game along with a library of other game titles you can also enjoy.
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      JMEllis2020
      Seasoned Adventurer
      5 years ago

      @EA_BlueberrySo there is no reason for current gen or PC players to buy your watered down Madden 22 then since it doesn't seem like anyone at EA cares about giving info or REAL reasons as to why they won't put both versions on the PC so people that CAN'T get a next gen console, but have a powerful enough PC can actually experience the complete version of Madden 22 instead of the watered down version that you won't even show off anywhere because you know its just a basic watered down stale version of the game that has been released yearly for the past 5-10 years.

      Again, I'm not saying anything that isn't completely true. You said it yourself "...right now are focused on making the best, quality experience on new consoles before we look to upgrade other platforms." This tells me that no one at EA cares if ALL of their players get the best, quality experience, just the players that have thousands to spend on consoles that still aren't widely available and when they are available scalpers get them as soon as they are. It would cost EA nothing to copy or port the next gen version to PC, since you make the game on PCs to begin with. Its as simple as EA wanting to force people to purchase next gen consoles to experience the full game.

    • joekerrz's avatar
      joekerrz
      5 years ago

      @EA_Blueberry 

      Well, I think its kinda a shame to not give next gen to PC players, especially when pc can handle next gen quite easily.... I just removed my pre-order for it, it feels like you don't want to have this game on pc anymore since we don't get the new features this way.... I hope it will change someday, some consideration would be nice ^^'.....

      Do you have at least any updates at all from EA ?

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        EA_Blueberry
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        5 years ago
        @joekerrz

        I understand and if you feel the next-gen features is where you see the value in the game that decision is respectfully yours.

        The team is currently focused on making sure the game is ready for the next-gen console launch and we do not have any updates to share around the future for those features for PC at this time. When we hear about any updates we'll share them with you all in this thread.
    • joekerrz's avatar
      joekerrz
      5 years ago
      @EA_Blueberry Any thoughts from EA about this false advertising on the description of the game for PC version ? It is kinda of outrageous but feels like what EA does best ^^'...

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