With the August launch window so close, Electronic Arts’ Madden NFL 23 finally gets the big reveals and substantive discussions straight from the horse’s mouth. Developers have released a slew of all-new gameplay materials and in-depth content discussions for fans of the franchise to take a look at, and this edition of the game could well be a huge step forward for the long-running series.

specifically, Madden NFL 23The latest Gridiron Notes blog post goes into substantial detail about how, exactly, the series’ main franchise mode will function this time around. Developers promise the most authentic campaign experience in a madden game to date, with team building in particular getting a very notable upgrade, both in terms of how it looks and plays. It seems that the goal is to help the player feel more connected to the team of his choice.

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Fans have long wanted substantial changes in Madden NFL‘s Franchise Mode, and it seems that the developers have done everything in this regard. The new promotional material points to an impressive array of feature innovations and quality-of-life changes, some of which offer the kind of management detail you’d expect from a game like Football Managerrather than Madden NFL. For example, the Free Agency mode will now take into account a much wider range of strategic features and give a better idea of ​​the players’ own motivations when choosing the right team for the given season.


Much of the 2023 edition of Madden NFL is also getting major visual upgrades, which the developers hope will help streamline all of the new systems and features to connect them properly. The blog post notes that some new systems – such as the Activity Feed in particular – have been improved to make the whole experience less overwhelming than it used to be, while at the same time providing much more functionality as part of the final product. This means comparing Madden NFL 23 until 22 should be very interesting indeed.

While some believe that today’s sports games should no longer be released every year, the new promotional material for Madden NFL 23 suggest that the developers have managed to successfully implement a wide range of feedback from the previous titles while providing players with a new and improved core gameplay loop. At the same time, of course, it’s always worth remembering that pre-release summaries and explanations are just that, and only time will tell if the game itself lives up to the hype.


There are a few crucial sports games coming out in 2023 that are worth keeping an eye on, and Madden NFL 23 seems to be a promising prospect, judging by everything the developers have shown so far. The fact that the team is willing to release such an in-depth summary of the new features and reworked features is a good sign.

Madden NFL 23 launches August 19 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

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