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This is it. This is the year that football fans on PC have been waiting a while for. EA announced today that EA Sports Madden NFL 24 will be the first release that offers up all of those next-gen features to the PC crowd. This means that stuff like FieldSense and the new Sapien Technology will be included on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC versions of the game.
EA Sports says that Sapien will offer "a leap forward in NFL realism." They say that it accomplishes this realism by "rebuilding the character skeleton to provide more body definition and variation to physiques on the field." EA Sports claims that Sapien will make the on-field players "more human and anatomically correct." This should help improve "authentic athletic motion and with FieldSense, creates true-to-life movement patterns on the gridiron."
Madden NFL 24 is said to included "dozens of improvements to foundational football." Modes like SuperStar Mode and the mini-games are coming back or being added to the PS5, Series X|S, and PC versions.
Also, since next-gen and PC will now include feature parity, there will be full cross-play support across PS5, Series X|S, and PC. This allows players to go head-to-head against each other and also in "certain online multiplayer modes."
Josh Allen, the quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, will be the cover athlete for Madden NFL 24.
Madden NFL 24 is out on August 18 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via the EA app, Steam, and Epic Games Store. As the PC version is now a "next-gen" version, the base game retails for $70 on PC. There will be a Deluxe Edition for $90 ($100 after August 18th) that grants three day early access and 4600 Madden Points. There are also some pre-order bonuses for both versions of the game.
Gameplay in Madden NFL 24 for PS5â„¢, Xbox Series X|S, and PC is more realistic, with improvements to FieldSENSE delivering increased control in throwing, catching, and tackling and SAPIEN delivering more body definition that improves the fluidity of athletic motion. More upgrades available on these platforms include:
- Hit Everything: New contested catch tackles provide more control to play the receiver and new tackle types like: Wrap tackles, Scoop tackles and all-new Hit-Stick animations add personality and more variety on defense. Dynamic branching tech now expands to blocking as well.
- Skill Based Passing: Skill Based Passing makes throwing and catching feel more fluid. An overhauled catching system ensures that receivers consistently maintain their momentum when catching the ball. It feels better than ever to hit a receiver in stride, giving you more control to get loose and get up-field after the catch. A variety of new passing and catching animations capture the authenticity that players expect – dive catches, no-look passes and some game-changing moments never before seen in Madden.
- Foundational Football: Enhancements across blocking, ball carrier pathfinding, quarterback decision making and defensive back behaviors not only provide confidence your AI teammates will execute your gameplan the way you intend, but also deliver an authentic challenge. An all-new post-play engine brings the emotion of an NFL game to life through more realistic reactions and more emotive celebrations and frustrations.
- Superstar Mode: Superstar returns with modernized versions of beloved experiences like your journey through the NFL Combine and Road To The Draft. New additions like 3v3 Superstar Showdown give fans the ability to live their NFL fantasy with friends.
- Mini-Games: Test your skills with dozens of new mini-games, including moving obstacles and destructible targets in Franchise training camp or weekly strategy; every week in Superstar Mode; and playable from the main menu.
- Franchise: Added depth in one of the most popular Madden NFLmodes addresses top community requests like contract restructuring, trade improvements and deeper customization to name a few. Plus, mini-games are back with training camp and weekly training.
