Madden 21,the next Franchise mode updates is targeted to arrive in mid-January

The second of three planned stages to improve Madden’s franchise mode is set to land in mid-January.

Dev Note: We are delivering the first of three Madden NFL 21 Franchise updates with this release. For the Madden NFL 21 post launch releases we have worked with Franchise community members to come up with a number of updates focused on improving usability for core users of the mode as well as a number of tuning upgrades. We are sharing the first batch of updates and giving a preview of the second batch coming later in the cycle which is targeted to arrive in mid-January. As always, please provide feedback on these changes via Madden Voice which will open 48 hours after the update is released.

The second round of Franchise mode updates is targeted to arrive in mid-January and it seems focused largely on providing commissioner controls for various settings. EA provided a sneak peek at what they are working on next for Franchise mode and it’s definitely some welcomed improvements and features.

Commissioners in franchises will now be able to “tune” the number of superstars, stars, and X-Factor players in your league. Team owners will be able to control the regression of attributes, which makes sense, as there were always a few 65 overalls that still were X-Factors in free agency a few years in. Still, this was not a huge and needed fix, but will improve the allocation of talent in your virtual world.

Everyone’s idea of appropriate levels of player regression is different in a franchise mode.

Some people want things to mirror exactly what they see in the NFL, others want a sprinkle of reality, and others desire a free-for-all where players remain at top form like Super Saiyans their entire career.

Playoff Bracket

Playoff Bracket
Starting Week 13 of the regular season, there will be a Things To Do item that takes you to the current playoff picture if the season ended that week including the seeding for each team that would be in the playoffs. Once Wild Card week begins, the playoff bracket will also have the scores of all games that have been played, and the box score available by clicking on the matchup. There will also be a way to access this bracket through the “schedule” button, with a new tile labeled “Playoff Picture”.

Player Card Career Stats

Player Card Career Stats
One of the top community requests for several years now, we added the week matchup and result of the game to each player’s season stats via their player card. We also added what team a player finished their season with on each year of their career stats via their player card.

X-Factor Customization
Another highly requested community feature, we brought over our functionality from player mode that allows the player to alter the Superstar and Superstar X-Factor abilities on their players inside of Core Franchise as both a coach and an owner. Commissioners will be able to edit the abilities on players that are controlled by other players and the CPU as well. Abilities will continue to follow slot and OVR requirements per archetype, so a player must reach the OVR threshold for an ability in the specified archetype before they are able to apply it. All of this functionality occurs directly on the player card by clicking any of the abilities.

Retirement Improvements

Retirement Screens
In Re-Sign Players week, there will now be a Things To Do item that takes you directly to the Transactions screen sorted to Retired players to provide a quicker look into who is riding off into the sunset.

More changes, most of them involving more customizable options for commissioners, are coming in 2021. But a re-design and re-thinking of the game mode is absolutely necessary.

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This is by far the best-feeling Madden yet

I know not everyone will agree, and that’s OK. But in my opinion, Madden 21 is a new low for the once great football series. My review will not be lengthy because the game doesn’t deserve much of my time… or yours for that matter.

This year’s annual release boasts the record-setting Lamar Jackson on the cover as a follow up to last year’s strong outing from the league’s MVP. It also drops at the tail end of a console generation, where releases should be at their apex before new systems launch.
madden 21
Madden NFL 21 on the next generation doesn’t do much to differentiate itself from the previous generation. The inclusion of Next Gen stats and the occasional new replay that implements these stats provide a boost. These replays aren’t all that frequent and there’s still an overall lack of stat overlays during games. The visuals on next-gen consoles do receive a bump, but nothing substantial. Player faces are more detailed and jerseys flex more. EA has done a better job at creating different player models, but it isn’t anything major. There are more cutscenes and all of this is apparent in those. Crowds are better and you can even celebrate in the crowd. You’ll notice better animations and gang tackling in the field. What you won’t notice is a variety of these changes when playing the game besides a receiver taking a different approach to his route thanks to the Next Gen stats.

Fans worldwide have rejoiced the reintroduction of the franchise’s solo career mode. The name still remains the same as in Madden 20. Face of the Franchise. But it isn’t a continuation of the career mode from from the previous installment. Instead, the game mode with the tag line ‘Rise to Fame’, starts off with the player as a young high school QB rising through the ranks. After the school days are over one moves on to College and ultimately the big ticket to the NFL. The draft Combine. Another aspect of the game that comes as a welcome inclusion is the ability to switch to WR or RB. Given the nod to a more offense-packed style of action.

Graphics and Presentation
Fluidity was a big part of what made Madden 20’s presentation and broadcast-style so good. Player proportions got fixed, faster players got to the line quicker and monstrous guys bulldozed their way through lines.

Gameplay modes
The Yard is the other big addition to the game in terms of gameplay modes. EA has wanted to implement a backyard-style football mode with a focus on arcade action.

New skillset system
Madden 21 introduces a new ‘Skill Stick ball-carrier system’ which allows for more customized options when it comes to offensive play. New moves such as the dead leg and slide-huddles are also a part of the latest installment of the games. All of these upgrades offer the player a whole new dimension to add to their offense. The mastery of the right skill stick is a crucial skill needed to master the art of NFL Madden 21.

While the gameplay boasts simulation-based tweaks, the big-ticket new features largely center on the arcade formula. It doesn’t really earn that “something for everyone” classification again when one of the franchise’s core original modes again goes largely ignored.

While bigger leaps to solo-oriented experiences like franchise would’ve been nice to see at the end of a console generation, the sheer quality of gameplay hints at strong things for the future of the series on next-gen consoles. For more information about madden 21, please visit z2u.com, it will give you more useful tips.