- Generated rookies now have real faces, but they are of current NFL players.[8]
- The Madden Developers team is available in Play Now mode by pressing random team.[9]
- Various NFL players can be found in the free agents.[10]
Gameplay[edit]
- The kickoffs are now at the 35-yard line rather than the 30-yard line, to match the NFL's rule changing.
- Onside kicks can be executed from standard kickoff formations.
- Tuner or for developers to improve gameplay code without the distribution of official patches.
- To support awareness for concussions, players who suffer a concussion during gameplay will no longer be allowed to return to the game.[11]
- A new collision system uses momentum to produce more authentic tackling and hits with 100 new tackle animations, including 40 gang tackles.
- AI enhancements allow players in zone and man coverage to correctly recognize and react to plays with the capability to break out of assignments when necessary.
- The custom playbooks feature allows players to modify existing playbooks or create their own by selecting plays from 75 playbooks.
- The opening presentation for games includes mascots and cheerleaders for all teams that have them.[12]
- Player traits change dynamically throughout a game based on his performance.
- Quarterbacks have distinct throwing motions, making them look much more like their real-life counterparts.
Franchise mode[edit]
- During free agency in franchise mode, players bid auction-style against other general managers for free agents.
- Expanded rosters in the preseason allow teams to have 75 players on the roster and need to make roster cuts each week.
- Unlike previous versions of Madden NFL, players can trade for future draft picks.
- There are also hot and cold streaks that will affect player ratings throughout the season.
- When a player is placed on Injured Reserve, a new player may be signed without having to cut anyone.
Creation Mode[edit]
- This is the last Madden game to have a create a team mode without the use of the internet.
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