Madden 24’s first major title update has been released by EA Sports. Below is a list of the major changes in the most recent patch.
GAMEPLAY:
- Tuning to allow the defense more time to make adjustments vs. hurry up offense.
- Fixed an issue causing edge pass rushers to shed to the inside too frequently.
- Fixed an issue allowing users to draw defenders out of coverage on Gun Empty HB Wide RPO Stick Draw.
- Fixed a broken route on Gun Bunch Y Flex Verticals.
- Fixed a broken route on Gun Trips TE Pats Y In with the wheel route running to the boundary side.
- Fixed a rare issue preventing the offense from snapping the ball after motioning a receiver on Shotgun mesh plays.
- Fixed an issue allowing the incorrect signature celebration to trigger for Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle.
- Fixed an issue causing a player to sometimes freeze on the ground after scoring a TD and diving into or getting tackled in the end zone.
- Fixed an issue allowing a celebration to be selected from the celebration wheel when too close to the goalpost following a TD.
- Fixed a rare issue causing players to see ‘Big Head Mode’ in other modes after leaving practice mode.
- Fixed a rare issue preventing users from picking a defensive play after an offsides penalty.
- Fixed an issue in the ‘Trench Battle – Long Hall’ mini-game that made it too difficult to tackle the QB.
- Updated a play in the Bucs playbook referencing the Seahawks.
- Abilities: Tuning and fixes to make the following abilities more effective:
- Inside Shade/Outside Shade
- Unstoppable Force
- Double or Nothing
- Jam Master
- Press Elite
- Return Man
FRANCHISE MODE:
- Fixed issue with Franchise news where no news was being generated after Free Agency.
- Fixed an issue where the Dynamic Momentum/Home Field Advantage setting was not working properly.
- Fixed an issue where commissioners of a league were unable to edit the appearance of other CPU players.
- Fixed an issue where non-commissioners could change the age of a player.
- Fixed an issue where non-commissioners could edit the height and weight of a player.
- Fixed an issue with several injuries that were causing inconsistent recovery times.
- Fixed an issue where contract acceptance factors were sometimes not returning the expected values when a player’s first offered contract is during the Offseason Re-Sign week.
- Fixed an issue where editing a player in the front end would cause issues with their Years Experience’ field.
- Fixed an issue that would cause season icons to appear in the draft widget during the draft.
- Fixed an issue where the weather could change when resuming a franchise game.
- Fixed an issue where teams would be wearing default uniforms when resuming a franchise game rather than the ones selected to start the game.
- Fixed an issue where players would sometimes appear in free agent uniforms and display ‘No Team Data’ in their player card.
- Fixed a crash when entering the Scouts menu as a Free Agent coach.
- Fixed an issue where newly hired coaches could appear in the Coach of the Year award.
- Added a Controls option to the mini-games pause menu in Franchise Mode.
- Fixed an issue where players on their fifth-year option would sometimes appear twice in the re-sign list.
- Fixed an issue where the Edit Player option was not available when joining a league as a player.
- Fixed an issue where the Season Experience setting was not affecting the Reorder Depth Chart option.
- Fixed an issue where users were able to restructure contracts as a player.
- Fixed an issue on the Team Select screen where the ‘Taken By’ text was difficult to read.
- Fixed an issue where an incorrect message was displayed when reaching the maximum draft pick limit.
- Fixed several UI and Font issues.
- Various Stability Fixes.
MADDEN ULTIMATE TEAM:
- Fixed an issue where after completing a challenge, selecting the next challenge no longer leads to an aerial view of the empty stadium.
- Fixed an issue where entering settings from the new user experience no longer soft locks the game.
- Xbox One and PS4 will no longer have text overlapping on coin rewards in Field Pass.
- Fixed an issue that caused economic information to not show in the catalog.
- Fixed an issue that caused stats not to track in Solo Battles if wearing an MCS uniform.
- When completing the Ultimate Preseason the progress bar will now fill completely.
- Various visual bugs.
SUPERSTAR MODE:
- Fixed the issue where Online H2H users were shown different Color Curated Uniforms in online games.
- Fixed Showdown squad desync when Party Leader previews the Top Rewards at Squads Ranked or Group Filling.
- Fixed an issue in Superstar Showdown online allowing the celebration wheel to appear for the incorrect user.
- Fixed an issue in Superstar Showdown preventing the celebration wheel to appear as much as it should for QB’s on First Downs.
- Fixed an issue in Superstar Showdown preventing the chosen TD celebration from triggering on a game-winning TD.
- Fixed issue where users that are not the Party Leader in Showdown could view and scroll events when returning to lobby post game.
- Improved the visual look of the Blitz Timer in Superstar Showdown.
- Fixed issue with Franchise news where no news was being generated after Free Agency.
- Fixed a rare save file issue – including position in league changing to QB during the season.
- Removed autoplay functionality for Social Media Reactions.
- Fixed multiple top priority visual bugs.
- Several Stability Bugs.
NFL AUTHENTICITY:
- Added Lions and Browns new alternate helmets.
- Branding Updated on Jaguars stadium.
- Branding Updated on Jets center field logo.
- Branding Updated on Giants center field logo.
- New Gear added:
- Jordan Fly Lock Gloves
- Jordan Retro Low Cleats
- Jordan 7 Low Cleats
- Fixed an issue causing the shoulder numbers to be mismatched from the uniform number on the Vikings Alt. Classic uniform.
- Fixed an issue causing the Jets Alt. Classic to populate as a dark uniform option rather than light.
- Fixed an issue with the Eagles stadium walls not having collision enabled on all geometry.
- New/Updated Heads:
- Jets QB Aaron Rodgers
- Eagles DT Jalen Carter
- Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez
- Texans SS Jalen Pitre
- Bengals LE Myles Murphy
- Packers LOLB Lukas Van Ness
- Seahawks ROLB Boye Mafe
PRESENTATION:
- Fixed static on-field players after exiting Super Sim.
- Fixed gameplay camera sometimes being zoomed out after exiting Instant Replay.
- Fixed shots of backwards referees appearing in specific stadiums.
- Fixed missing NFL player portraits in player wipe.
- Fixed QB running onto field after a safety, updated to kicking team.
- Various fixes for jumbotron in Showdown.
- Fixed pop in gameplay camera after QB throws ball in Target Passing mini game.
- Updated NFL stadium exterior shots.
AUDIO:
- Increased the volume of the collision sounds (blocking, tackles, etc.)
- Increased the volume of the team specific SFX & crowd chants.
- Variety of Commentary bug fixes and tuning.
- Additional crowd logic and tuning.
- Fixed issues with volume fluctuations with music and ambience in Superstar mode hubs.
- Added 1,900 lines of new commentary from Brandon Gaudin and Charles Davis.
UI:
- Player Portraits – Various player portrait fixes
- General – Various polish updates to UI.
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