The official reveal trailer for Madden NFL 25 has been announced for release on Tuesday, June 18th. While we wait, EA dropped its first official blog highlighting high-level features we can expect to see in the upcoming game. They say in the introduction that the goal this year was to "look, feel and sound different". Let's take a look at the changes they mentioned in the blog below:
For the original Gridiron Notes from EA, Click Here.
Gameplay
BOOM Tech
In a nutshell, BOOM Tech is FieldSENSE from M23 but with more innovation on the original vision of lessening the feeling of scripted or pre-determined outcomes, resulting in a more authentic gameplay experience.
Physics-Based Tackling
The Physics-Based Tackling system introduced in recent years takes its next step in M25 with a greater focus on timing, momentum, weight, speed, strength, and player ratings that affect 1-on-1 interactions, leading to a wider variety of authentic outcomes. (PS5, Xbox X|S, PC only)
Reloaded Hit Stick
After being introduced in Madden 2005 and completely changing how the game is played, the Hit Stick is being improved for Madden NFL 25. The timing-based tackling mechanic will include visual indicators for immediate on-field feedback, new sound effects, and rumble effects, all impacted by variables such as angle of impact, stick skill, and accuracy. The Truck/Cut Stick on offense will also be improved. (PS5, Xbox X|S, PC only)
Ball Carrier Control
A new Ball Carrier Balance and Recovery System is coming to Madden NFL 25. The goal of this new system is to provide more realistic outcomes based on overall quality and relevant player ratings involved in a hit. If a defender's Hit Stick isn't precise, better ball carriers will break the tackle and recover their balance faster.
Foundational Football
In the never-ending quest for a more authentic gameplay experience, FieldSENSE in Madden NFL 25 will see improvements in the following areas:
- Innovated passing, catching, blocking, and coverages
- Intelligent ball carrier mechanics
- New playbooks with a wider variety of playstyles
- Authentic pre-snap and post-play animations
Franchise Overview
For the Franchise fans out there, here are a few improvements to the mode mentioned in today's Gridiron Notes (PS5, Xbox X|S, PC only):
- A more authentic NFL Draft Night experience with a new environment, player outfits, moments, draft prospect board, and new NFL Draft stage to meet the commissioner
- More dynamic storylines that require managing personalities
- Simplified league creation tools, personalized messages and top stories for a more immersive experience
- Team and rookie records, improved AI roster management during free agency and the draft, new draft stories, refined player progression logic for young and old players, revamped news with greater focus on important games, female coaches, and a new Super Bowl celebration
- Crossplay at launch
- TEAM BUILDER!
- An all-new Team Builder website is being introduced in M25 that allows online and offline franchise players to upload logos, and personalize uniforms, helmets, and stadiums.
Presentation Overview
Madden NFL 25 is introducing new broadcast and commentary teams, authentic audio sourced from 2023 Monday Night Football games and NFL films, and over 500 new on-field sounds like collisions, grunts, etc. There will also be a new scorebug on the bottom of the screen.
Commentary Teams
Two new commentary teams are joining the booth in Madden NFL 25 alongside Brandon Gaudin and Charles Davis: Mike Tirico and Greg Olsen, along with Kate Scott and Brock Stuard. For a new, fresh experience, the game will launch with over 42,000 new audio recordings. (PS5, Xbox X|S, PC only)
Live Game Modes
Crossplay is being rolled out to all of the top game modes in Madden NFL 25 after last year's successful test with Franchise.
Superstar
For Superstar fans, here are some improvements coming to the mode (PS5, Xbox X|S, PC only):
- New archetypes, faces, hair, tattoos, and more
- New Combine drills
- New Superstar quest system
- Upgrades to Player Grading
- Revamped progression curves
- New Team Abilities that upgrade your teammates
- Import your Road to Glory character from College Football 25 into Madden NFL 25's Superstar mode!
Ultimate Team
The section we've all been waiting for: Ultimate Team! Here are some key updates to the mode in 25:
- A Ranked H2H mode where the only thing that matters is winning! Earn Rank Points that determine your Division and level of rewards. Do you have what it takes to reach the top 100 Ultimate Team players and make it in the Legends Division?
- A new solo seasons mode provides a loop for offline players to engage with all year by playing full games against AI opponents in a regular season, Playoffs, and Super Bowl.
- Madden NFL 25 will include more seasons of MUT than ever before.
- 6-on-6 Live Events are coming to MUT 25! Fewer players on the field should make for unique gameplay and roster decisions. So much room for activities!
- The lineup screen has been overhauled with a focus on streamlined roster management, allowing more time to play the game and less time spent adjusting your lineup and abilities.
Online Head-to-head (H2H)
Leaderboards, ranking structure, and matchmaking have been redesigned for online head-to-head, featuring the return of the elite Top 100 division! New factors will be considered when matching players, including a player's current division and playstyle. (Matchmaking improvements apply to all platforms, while ranked H2H updates are PS5, Xbox X|S, PC only.
For Madden NFL 25 release dates and pre-order details, Click Here.
Which update to Madden NFL 25 are you most excited about?
