EA Sports has globally released Madden NFL 25, and the gaming community is buzzing with excitement. As with any major release, the development team is already hard at work addressing several issues and planning significant updates to enhance the gaming experience. This article will dive deep into the upcoming changes and improvements, offering detailed insights into what players can expect in the near future.
One of the most anticipated updates involves a new passing mechanic. This feature, which first appeared in College Football 25, is set to be introduced in Madden NFL 25 through an early title update. The revamped passing system promises to bring a more realistic and engaging experience to the game, allowing players to execute passes with greater precision and control. This enhancement is part of EA Sports’ ongoing effort to refine gameplay mechanics and deliver a more authentic football simulation.
Another major gameplay update focuses on Custom Route Stems. This feature, which grants players the ability to design and execute their own route patterns, has garnered attention for both its innovation and the challenges it presents. While many appreciate the creative freedom it offers, there have been reports of exploits and imbalances that disrupt the gameplay. EA Sports has acknowledged these issues and is committed to releasing fixes in future updates to ensure a balanced and enjoyable experience for all players.
The Franchise mode is also set to receive significant improvements, particularly in terms of Draft Classes Import. Players will soon be able to import a draft class directly from the Download Center into their Franchise, streamlining the process and enhancing the overall experience. Although this feature is not yet fully implemented, EA Sports has provided a workaround to allow players to import draft classes until the official fix is released. This commitment to continuous improvement highlights EA Sports’ dedication to addressing community feedback and refining key aspects of the game.
For fans of the Play Now Live and Weekly NFL Roster Starting Points within Franchise mode, there’s good news. EA Sports has confirmed that NFL Roster starting points will be updated weekly, allowing players to jump into the current NFL season at any point. This update ensures that Play Now Live Weekly Matchups will reflect real-life matchups, providing an up-to-date and immersive experience. This feature is especially appreciated by those who enjoy playing with the most current team rosters and statistics.
In the Superstar mode, EA Sports is working to resolve several known issues. Among these is a problem with the profanity filter, which has been blocking Road to Glory imports into Superstar. Additionally, an update is in the works to allow players to change their names within Madden NFL 25 without needing to revert to College Football 25. Other issues include AI teams not re-signing all of the user’s free agents and problems with importing multiple position players into Superstar. EA Sports is actively addressing these concerns, with fixes expected in future updates.
The Ultimate Team mode, a fan-favorite feature, is also under scrutiny. Players have reported issues with Auction House Restrictions, where certain players are unable to list as many auctions as intended. EA Sports is investigating this issue and is committed to resolving it promptly. Additionally, the team is looking into the rollout of Ultimate Alumni Rewards and is monitoring reports of online games not tracking correctly. Another concern is the Season of BOOM Jabrill Peppers Upgrade Token, which has been unable to apply to the corresponding item. These issues are high on EA Sports’ priority list, with solutions expected in upcoming updates.
Audio and presentation aspects of Madden NFL 25 have not been overlooked. There have been reports of low commentary volume levels, which EA Sports plans to address in a future update. The soundtrack has also been a point of discussion, with some players experiencing difficulty in locating the ‘Classic Songs’ option. EA Sports has provided clear instructions on how to access this feature on different platforms, ensuring players can enjoy the full range of music available in the game. In terms of gameplay cameras, EA Sports is closely monitoring feedback to ensure the default camera angles provide the best possible viewing experience, with options available for players to adjust the camera during gameplay.
Lastly, some players have encountered difficulties with the Gameshare feature, particularly in matchmaking. EA Sports has offered a temporary solution, advising players to update their game through the Free Trial section and reconnect their accounts to resolve the issue. While this workaround is effective, the development team is working on a more permanent fix to ensure smooth gameplay for all users.
EA Sports is demonstrating a strong commitment to enhancing Madden NFL 25 by actively addressing player feedback and working on numerous updates across various game modes. From gameplay mechanics to audio and presentation, the upcoming fixes and features promise to deliver a more refined and immersive football gaming experience. As EA Sports continues to roll out these improvements, players can look forward to a Madden NFL 25 that is more balanced, engaging, and true to the sport it represents.
GAMEPLAY
- New Passing Mechanic: As part of our planned post-launch updates, we are on track to add the Revamped Passing mechanic that debuted in College Football 25 in an early title update.
- Custom Route Stems: While we’re excited to give players the control and creativity of Custom Route Stems, we are aware of the exploits and imbalances introduced with this new feature. We will have fixes in upcoming updates.
FRANCHISE
- Draft Classes Import:We are targeting a fix in a future update that will allow you to import a draft class directly from the Download Center into your Franchise.
- Download Draft Class from the Download Center in Main MenuAccess your FranchiseOnce in Franchise, Import the Draft Class From your Local File
- Play Now Live & Weekly NFL Roster Starting Points for Franchise:
- For our Franchise fans who like to hop into any week of the NFL regular season and beyond, we want to confirm that we will be adding the NFL Roster starting points for Franchise every week.
- This also means that Play Now Live Weekly Matchups will reflect the current matchups for every week starting in the regular season.
SUPERSTAR
- Profanity Filter blocking Road To Glory imports into Superstar.
- An update for changing names is now set to 3 minutes. A future update will allow players to change their names in Madden NFL 25 without going back to College Football 25.
- Known issue around the AI team not re-signing all of the user’s team’s free agents.
- Known issue around importing multiple position players from Road To Glory into Superstar.
- Brand Quest Difficulty: We are looking into tuning some of the Brand questlines
- We have a fix coming in a future Title Update for a rare issue around the camera freezing during a change of possession.
- Known issue Showdown Gold/Silver/Bronze abilities may not load properly
ULTIMATE TEAM
- Auction House Restrictions: We’re aware and investigating an issue around certain players unable to list as many auctions as we intended.
- Ultimate Alumni Rewards: We are investigating the rollout of Ultimate Alumni Rewards and will provide updates as needed.
- Investigating reports of online games not tracking properly.
- Season of BOOM Jabrill Peppers Upgrade Token: We’re aware and investigating the one Upgrade Token unable to apply to the Jabrill Peppers Item.
- Known issue with the upcoming Legends program pack reveal animation
AUDIO
- Commentary: We have seen feedback regarding the volume level of commentary being a little too low and have plans to address this in a future update
- Soundtrack: We see some players are having trouble finding the ‘Classic Songs’ that can be turned on for the soundtrack. This can be done from the main menu:
- PlayStation: click the touchpad.
- Xbox: press the Back button.
- PC: Press the “T” key to access the menu.
PRESENTATION
- Gameplay Cameras: We will continue to monitor feedback regarding the default gameplay camera angle.
- For players who may not know, during a game, you can press up or down on the directional pad to change the gameplay camera during a game.
GAMESHARE
- Some players using the console gameshare feature are having difficulties with matchmaking.
- Open Madden and go to the main menu.
- Select the “Start” option.
- Navigate to the “Free Trial” section.
- Attempt to start the free trial; this should prompt the system to check for latest updates.
- If there are updates available, follow the on-screen instructions to download.
- After updating, try reconnecting your account to see if the issue is resolved.
- For now, this can be solved by swapping to the account on the console that purchased the title.
