EA has launched a brand new Madden NFL 21 replace by way of the PS4, Xbox One, and PC alongside official patch notes that element every part stated replace does. And for October 2, EA has made a wide range of gameplay updates, significantly to protection, in addition to appreciable updates to Franchise and The Yard. It’s not the most important replace, but it surely’s actually larger than lots of the patches we noticed in September for the game which mounted and adjusted solely a handful of issues.
“To guarantee Madden is the very best game attainable, scheduled updates are deployed by the Madden Development Team so as to add options to the game after launch and to tune gameplay primarily based on neighborhood suggestions,” reads a blurb that accompanies the replace. “Our launch updates concentrate on lots of the points that Madden gamers report back to us. We thanks on your suggestions – you have helped us enhance Madden NFL 21. We stay up for additional suggestions and are dedicated to persevering with to satisfy your expectations.”
Below, you’ll be able to take a look at the total patch notes, courtesy of EA:
Gameplay Updates:
- Abilities
- Improved Unstoppable Force to work on person managed non-engaged defensive strikes
- Improved Avalanche capacity to work towards Ball Carriers utilizing the Cover Ball mechanic
- Coverage
- Fixed challenge with Coverage assignments incorrectly switching within the Big Nickel formation
- Addressed a problem the place when operating Nickel 3-3-5 Wide: 1 Sam SS Blitz an Outside Linebacker in Man would inappropriately convert to QB Spy
- Improved Default Zone Drop Coach Adjustment for Flat Zone so Cloud Flats and Hard Flats would play appropriately when on the sphere on the similar time
- Improved Cover 4 Palms Inside Quarter Safety play to higher cowl #2 Receiver
- Address a problem in Cover Four the place the Quarter Flat participant would match routes that he mustn’t have been matching
- General Gameplay Improvements
- Fixed a problem inflicting an opposing participant to freeze in the course of the sphere generally throughout offense-only follow.
- Fixed the Zone/Man inform the place offensive customers had been capable of inform if their opponent had been in Zone or Man primarily based on once they might snap the ball
- Addressed a problem with Cornerback Coach Adjustment being set to hurry ensuing within the Middle Linebacker being lined up at outdoors Cornerback
- Fixed a problem with the frontside Defensive End being left unblocked when operating Singleback: Bunch: Pitch WR Reverse vs Dime: 2-3-6
- Fixed a problem with offensive customers not having the ball noticed again 5 yards from the earlier line of scrimmage after committing a False Start penalty on a two-point conversion
- Addressed a problem the place we weren’t getting the correct quantity of damaged stiff-arm tackles to set off
- Addressed some audio and basic stability points
Madden Ultimate Team Updates:
- Fixed a problem the place every star reward was awarded individually as an alternative of mixed
- Fixed a problem the place gamers couldn’t import their regular lineup when making a Salary Cap Lineup
- Fixed a problem to assist steadiness the quantity of XP awarded for Solo Challenges
- Implemented the 80/20 merchandise view when evaluating gamers from the Lineup Screen
- Various UI enhancements to extend legibility of textual content
Franchise Updates:
- Face of the Franchise Updates:
- General stability enhancements
- Fixed a problem with the Abilities Gift Wrapped, Wrecking Ball, and Brick Wall not unlocking for customers
- Fixed gamers showing in generic white uniforms throughout some locker room sequences
- Franchise Updates:
- General stability enhancements
- Updated Salaries display screen for the “Savings” and “Penalty” columns in order that they now not require the person to scroll to the again of the record to view
- Updated Relocation textual content for St. Louis and Oakland to make clear that customers can’t change branding when choosing these cities: Choosing this metropolis retains current branding, together with uniforms, brand, and nickname. There aren’t any re-brand choices on this location.
- Fixed a problem with generated draft class gamers not getting credit score for Downs Played and revealing their improvement trait
- Decreased the rankings increase for Wide Receivers that obtain the Heisman winner draft storyline
The Yard Updates:
- Added show of Madden Rep and Cred on The Yard predominant hub
- Fixed a problem the place an Avatar wouldn’t stand in the correct spot after a teammate disconnected
- Fixed a problem the place an Avatar would show a generic title after the person who owns that avatar had disconnected from a game
- Fixed a problem the place after readying up, however earlier than transitioning to the draft, in H2H occasions with a premade squad, customers would typically see the “Finding Teammate” animation overlaid upon their teammates and empty slots
- General on-line stability enhancements
Presentation Updates:
- Bug fixes and Tuning for Audio Stadium SFX in San Francisco and Tampa Bay
- Commentary tuning and shade commentary content material added for Ravens/Chiefs/Cowboys/Colts/Titans
- Updated Helmet placement on a number of gamers who switched helmet kinds
Madden NFL 21 is offered by way of the PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
