Madden 26 is in need of a MASSIVE UPDATE!
How can you release an unfinished game especially 7 days early? Superstar mode is a huge letdown! I need to be able to see season stats, contracts, awards/progress rankings, news articles etc… basically everything that’s been in the mode for years. If you add all that back and fix the buggy sphere of influence then the game would be decent. Y'all literally make this mode like we are gonna just play a couple of seasons and be done. I like to play my career until the end and it seems like over the years of Madden after you get through your 1st or 2nd season everything gets real glitchy. No more interactions and if there are it’s the same interactions every in game year. Now let’s talk about in game sights, sounds and pageantry. I’m a packers fan and let’s just say the sounds of Lambeau Field are very inaccurate. Where is the Go Pack Go chants with the packers theme music playing throughout the stadium? Where’s the fireworks and cell phone lights/light shows during pregame entrance? Also when you run out for the first snap all it shows is what round and pick you were drafted. I want to see updated season stats showing what kind of season you are having etc.. It would also be nice if we can get the Lambeau Leap put in the game as a celebration. I will not be buying another Madden, because y'all do the bare minimum and every year there are so many issues, but especially this year yall really dropped the ball.3.2KViews22likes23CommentsMUT SQUADS DOES NOT WORK WHEN PLAYING WITH FRIENDS
THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED ITS ACTUALLY UNREAL HOW MANY BUGS AND GLITCHES ARE IN THIS MADDEN THIS YEAR THEY DO NOT CARE ABOUT THIS GAME JUST HOW MUCH THEY CAN SQUEEZE PEOPLE FOR MONEY THE ONLY REASON I PLAY ULTIMATE TEAM IS SO ME AND MY FRIENDS CAN PLAY SQUADS ITS ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS TO PLAY ON MADDEN AND IT DOES NOT WORK EVERYTIME WE SEARCH FOR A GAME YOU GET AN ERROR SAYING THE SERVERS CAN NOT PROCESS THE REQUEST AT THIS TIME BUT WHEN YOU SEARCH WITHOUT YOUR FRIEND TO FIND A RANDOM TEAMMATE IT WORKS AND THEN ALSO WHEN YOU FINALLY SOMEHOW GET INTO A GAME WITH YOUR FRIENDS YOU CAN NOT CHANGE YOUR CAMERA ANGLE IN GAME EA DOES NOT CARE ABOUT US AT ALL1.8KViews9likes11CommentsMadden 25 team builder: Cannot download user made team, "Try again later" error.
Gonna try and post this every day so this gets traction. Seeing it start to pop up more and more and can see it's been a consistent problem for awhile. Cannot download created team from madden, try and try and just get try again later error. I've reset my internet, repaired the game, recreated the team and nothing. Hope ea can fix this because my buddies and I want to do a 15+ man fantasy draft create a team franchise and most of them don't have it yet. Missing out on dough because you're too lazy to fix something. 3/17/251.3KViews26likes24CommentsMadden 26 Teambuilder Helmet Color issue (2nd post for visibility)
The helmet banners and chinstraps are appearing chrome/black in game instead of white (or any other color you choose) that it shows in Teambuilder. It even shows correctly in the preview in Download Center in game, but when you download the team and start a franchise, then play a game or view players in Adjust Lineup, the chinstraps and banners are chrome/black. Only 4 of the helmet types aren't having this glitch and appear normal (Axium, Vicis 2, Gladiator, and Light) - the rest of the helmets (f7, Speedflex, etc.) all have the glitch. It takes away from what our team is supposed to be. Last Madden, there was a similar glitch in that the banners and chinstraps would automatically match the color of the helmet chosen. This time it's a chrome black color regardless of the color. See below for example. It should be white banner where the Orcas is as well as the back banner, and the chin straps and cups should be white. Instead, you can see on the F7 they're showing up black/chrome. The Axium displays correctly in-game. There are several other things I'd love to see added to TB, but ultimately, this glitch is the biggest concern as of now. Can this please be addressed as it must not be that hard to fix. It seems to have started occurring in the past week or so since the last major Madden update. Even teams that I made a month ago prior to the glitch are having the same bug.1.1KViews5likes16CommentsMadden 26 Teambuilder issue
small issue but it's infuriating considering we paid money for the game and some of us only play Franchise and use Teambuilder as a way to have a custom franchise. The helmet banners and chinstraps are appearing chrome/black in game instead of white (or any other color you choose) that it shows in Teambuilder. It even shows correctly in the preview in Download Center in game, but when you download the team and start a franchise, then play a game or view players in Adjust Lineup, the chinstraps and banners are chrome/black. It takes away from what our team is supposed to be. In Madden 25, the chinstraps and banners would automatically default to the color of your helmet. Initially in M26, it was working fine and no issues, but just in the past week this glitch has surfaced, PLEASE FIX OR I WILL NEVER PURCHASE MADDEN AGAIN UNTIL EA Loses the rights. It's ridiculous, .I'm so tired of being patient with this nonsense. Get TEAMbuilder right or remove it altogether. It's not fair to your customers and we're tired of the constant glitches. You also need to add more features like shoulder stripes (think NE Patriots, LSU tigers, etc.), sock stripes (Think Browns, etc.), and fix the sock issue (I make the undersocks blue and base white, ONLY one color shows up). What's the point of having the sock option in customization with no sock, low, med, high when it ALWAYS defaults to one style for the WHOLE TEAM. It's ridiculous. GET IT RIGHT EA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I WOULD GET A REFUND BUT ITS TOO LATE. PLEASE FIX AND MAKE THESE IMPROVEMENTS.1.1KViews2likes18CommentsHow do I report a bug in Madden NFL 26?
Hey Madden fans! Need to let us know about a bug you’re seeing in Madden NFL 26? We’ve got some tips on the best way to report it. Read on for more info. Before anything else, we want to make sure you’re looking in the right place. Sometimes it can be tricky to tell the difference between a bug and a technical issue. A technical issue is something that you may be able to fix yourself with some troubleshooting. Some common examples: Connectivity (disconnections, lag, unable to access account) Account issues, change email/password/security question etc. Account action/banned Trouble installing the game If you’re seeing an issue like that, I’d recommend checking out the Madden NFL 26 Technical Issues board for some troubleshooting tips. A bug is an issue that you will not be able to fix on your own. Bugs will require us to test and could need a game update in order to fix the issue. Some common examples of bugs: Animation issues Missing assets Game menu issues Repeatable game crashes If you’re ready to report a bug, there are a few things we ask you to keep in mind to help us better keep track of your reports: Use the search function. Before you create a new post, try searching the boards to see if anyone else might have already reported the same issue. If you find a thread that someone else created, feel free to reply and add your info. Keeping the reports in one thread helps us better understand how many people are having the same issue. Be descriptive. Try to share as much info about the issue as you can. A post that only says “this is broken” doesn’t give us much to work with. What about it is broken? What led up to the issue? Sharing more info helps us test the problem on our side and gives us more to work from. Include details. Giving us more details in your post helps us know what to look for when testing bugs. Please include as much of the following info as possible in your post: Which platform are you playing on? What is your PSN ID, Xbox Gamertag, EA Account ID, Steam ID, or Nintendo Switch Online ID? Which game mode were you playing when the issue happened? Did you get any error messages? What happened in the game leading up to the issue? What was supposed to happen before the issue came up? Do you have any screenshots or video clips of the issue? Following the suggestions above will help us better understand and keep track of the bugs you’re reporting. Keep in mind that reporting a bug doesn’t always guarantee that it can be fixed, but we will do our best to make sure the bugs you report are seen. We’ll also do our best to keep you updated on the bugs we are investigating. We appreciate you taking the time to come visit us here on the EA Forums!1KViews2likes0CommentsWhy aftet latest update from madden 26 is the game lagging?
I play superstar mode I got a update from madden 26 today 2/5/26. I'm having lagging issues bad after update. I first done test on my internet speed its fine. So what can be done to fix this very annoying bug? Not fun trying to play the game with lagging issues, any advice would be greatly appreciated. I'm also not using wifi I'm connected straight into the router. Thank You BIGBLUE40701812Views4likes4CommentsHow do I get help with a technical issue in Madden NFL 26?
Hey Madden fans! Having trouble with a technical issue in Madden NFL 26? You’re in the right place. Read on for some tips on how to get the most out of the Technical Issues board. Before anything else, we should make sure you’re looking for help in the right place. It can be tough to tell the difference between a game bug and a technical issue. We’ve got some tips below that can help you spot the difference. Technical issues are problems that you might be able to solve with some troubleshooting or with help from the EA Help team. We’ve shared some common examples below. Examples of Technical Issues Connectivity (disconnections, lag, unable to access account) Account issues, change email/password/security question etc. Account action/banned Trouble installing the game If you need help with logging into your account or with missing content please reach out to the EA Help team so they can take a look. You can find more info on how reach them at the link below: I need help with my EA Account or game If your account has been banned or suspended, the Terms of Service team will need to take a look. They’ll review your account and see if the ban or suspension can be overturned. Check the link below for more info on how to contact them: Get information about your EA Account lock, ban, or suspension A bug is a problem you can’t fix yourself or with help from our support team. It would be best to report issues like this over at the Bug Reports board. Check out the examples below. Examples of Bug Reports Visual glitches Audio Problems Crashing/Freezing while playing a certain game mode Gameplay Before you post, be sure to use the search bar to see if anyone else has already posted about the same issue you’re seeing. Searching for key words like “crash” or “freeze” might help you find a thread where your question may have already been answered. When you’re ready to make a post, there are a few things we ask you to keep in mind: Be as detailed as possible! Include the platform you're playing on. Let us know how long the issue has been happening. Give us a heads up on any troubleshooting steps you've already tried yourself. Share as many specific details on the issue as possible. This can include: Any error codes you're getting Where exactly the issue happens in-game The name of the specific Challenge, Chemistry, Items, etc. that's giving you trouble Any screenshots or video clips of the problem If you’re looking for tips on troubleshooting some common technical issues, here are some steps we suggest trying first: Experiencing lag, disconnections, or trouble connecting to the servers? Troubleshoot your connection to EA games If you're getting errors when you're trying to play a game in Ultimate Team, sometimes generating a new lineup can help. Seeing an issue on Xbox Series X|S? A good place to start with Xbox troubleshooting is power cycling your console. This can help with many of the most common issues we see. This process doesn't erase any of your games or data. How to power cycle your Xbox console: Turn off the Xbox console by pressing the Xbox button on the front of the console for about 10 seconds until it shuts down completely. Unplug the console’s power cable. Important: Be sure to wait 10 seconds. This step resets the power supply. Plug the console power cable back in. Press the Xbox button on your console to turn on the Xbox. Having an issue on PlayStation 5? Power cycling is usually the best place to start with PlayStation troubleshooting. This can tackle many of the common issues you might run into. How to power cycle your PlayStation console Touch the power button on the front of the PS5 for at least 7 seconds (until the system beeps twice). Turn it back on after 5 minutes. Launch the game. Tip: If you're using an external hard drive for your console, whether or not it's for College Football 26, make sure all of the game updates are saved to the same storage drive. If the files are located on different drives it could cause errors or performance issues. If you have the game saved to an external storage drive, reinstalling it on the internal drive might help with crashes or errors. Having an issue on PC? Make sure your PC meets the minimum system requirements for Madden NFL 26. You can find these listed on the store page for the game in your preferred launcher. If you're running any third party programs or overlays in the background, try disabling them before launching the game. You can also Clean Boot to narrow down if something specific is conflicting with Madden NFL 26 or the EA app. For more info on how to set up a Clean Boot check out the EA Help website. PC graphics troubleshooting How to use Secure Boot on your PC Still having trouble after trying the steps above? Make sure you include a DxDiag in your post! Having an issue on Nintendo Switch 2? Check out the Nintendo Support website for some tips on error codes and some common connection troubleshooting. We know that dealing with a technical issue is never fun. We’ll do our best to help you get back out on the field. Thank you for coming to visit us here on the EA Forums!727Views0likes0Comments