These include updates to “favorite courses” to showcase their 2023 designs. Of course, those who purchase the Deluxe Edition or subscribe to EA Play Pro can still play the game early on April 4th. Developed on Frostbite Engine, EA Sports PGA Tour features 30 courses and playable golfers like Nelly Korda, Scottie Scheffler, Tony Finau and many more.

It also features 20 Shot Types, Pure Strike for realistic golf swings that feel fluid and Innovative Ball Behavior which sees golf balls bouncing naturally across different terrain and conditions. EA Sports PGA Tour will release for PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. Stay tuned for more details en route to release.

Update 1.014 adds a few things to the game, such as new scenarios in the Franchise mode, fixing the “Red Route” WR Screen issue , and more. Additionally, the update also increases the unlock percentage for Scouting, adds additional goals for Franchise staff, and also brings stability fixes. There is also a fix for a draft issue where users couldn’t select a player during their turn, scouting tunings, and more.

The patch notes for the update list out a number of tweaks and changes made to the game. You can check them out in their entirety below. Madden NFL 22’s update 1.014 is now live on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. 

UPDATE NOTES:

Key Highlights:

• New Scenarios added to Franchise
• Increase to unlock percentage for Scouting
• Additional Goals added for Franchise Staff
• “Red Route” WR Screen issue addressed

Gameplay Updates: 

• General Stability Fixes
• Fixed an issue with Play Art taking too long to update when flipping a play
• Fixed the Red Route WR Screen issue that was causing coverage defenders to crash and attack the QB as soon as he left the pocket. 
  • DEV NOTE: This issue was caused by logic that would have defenders break to defend a scrambling QB during a WR Screen play call. Now the defense will react appropriately and stay back in coverage when a Smoke Screen Hot Route is used on any passing play.

Franchise Updates:

• Fixed a draft issue where users were unable to select a player on their turn for both solo and multiplayer Franchise leagues.
• Scouting Tuning:
  • The General Scouting portion of scouting now provides a 10% unlock of information for prospects
  • Increased the Tier Bonus for scouts:
    • Tier 1 Scouts 2% > 5%
    • Tier 2 Scouts 5% > 15%
    • Tier 3 Scotus 10% > 25%
• Scenario Updates:
  • X-Factor Hot Streak: The X-Factor Hot Streak scenario occurs when facing an X-Factor defender coming off a big game in the previous week. Depending on the position of the player, you will be tasked with slowing them down in different statistical categories and extinguishing the fire. To make matters more challenging, when this scenario occurs, the player will start the game with their X-Factor activated meaning you’ll need to direct attention to them immediately or risk them wrecking your game early. But if you manage to keep them in check, you’ll be able to earn rewards that can be anything from XP to temporary boosts as well as staff points.
  • Team Turmoil: The Team Turmoil scenario emulates growing frustrations between a thriving offense and struggling defense. If you find yourself on a losing streak with one of the league’s best offenses while also fielding one of the league’s lowest ranking defenses, you may find yourself at a crossroads and having to answer questions about a divide in the locker room. This will provide your defense with the opportunity to step up and quell some of the frustrations in the locker room. But beware as another poor performance from the defense could send the whole team spiraling and looking for answers.   
  • Unstoppable Force: How do you stop the vaunted “Unstoppable Force?” That’s what you’ll be tasked with tackling when facing one of the league’s best offenses coming off a strong performance in their previous game. Formulate a gameplan around creating constant pressure, stuffing the run, or creating turnovers and take that challenge into your game that week for the opportunity to provide your defense with a momentum boost moving forward.
  • Weak Link: The Weak Link scenario fires when your team has made the playoffs despite fielding one of the league’s worst defensive units. The media will question not only your ability to make a deep playoff run but also your ability to even win a playoff game. Similar to the Unstoppable Force scenario, you’ll be tasked with how you need your defense to step up that week and based on the results of the game and their success, you have the opportunity to build momentum to help you make a Super Bowl run.
  • Bye Week: We’ve updated our Bye Week scenario from text messages to modular cinematics with all new choices and impacts. During your bye week, you’ll be asked how your team is handling the week off. You’ll be posed with choices of taking a team bonding retreat to build team chemistry, self-scouting to identify weaknesses to correct coming out of the bye or continuing to grind through the week to help with the development of your players. Each choice comes with a different positive and negative effect and as the coach, it’s on you to decide what your team needs and how to put them in the best position to succeed in the stretch run of the season.
• Goal Updates:
  • Added Score 30 Points or More Head Coach Goal
  • Added Hold Opponent to Under 17 Points Head Coach Goal
  • Added Score 2 Offensive Touchdowns Offensive Coordinator Goal
  • Added Score 21 Points or More Offensive Coordinator Goal
  • Added Get 2 Turnovers Defensive Coordinator Goal
  • Added Allow 275 Pass Yards or Less Defensive Coordinator Goal

On many occasions, there will be man-to-man or 1v1 scenarios taking place. Knowing how to defend in these cases is the key to victory. To best optimize your defense in these scenarios, press Y or Triangle when the round begins, then press either again for more options. You can then select the defenders that go against each attacking player.

Another useful trick is shade coverage – simply press Y/Triangle and then point the right stick towards an area on the field. This will provide defense in 1v1 scenarios. Right flicks are most useful when guarding on the outside – left flicking will guard the inside. Top flicks are, as the name indicates, providing shade coverage in the topmost areas while flicking down will cover areas below.

When planning your attack, knowing all of the routes on the field and how your opponent will tackle them is key. Keep track of your receivers’ locations and where they can be positioned. Using corner routes is still a viable strategy but try not to exploit them too heavily. Mix up your plays and try out different kinds of formations.

It may be tempting to go for the bomb with your quarterback as much as possible to gain lots of yard coverage. However, it can lead to more interceptions as well (along with making you predictable). Sticking to different strategies and mixing things up will ensure success in the long run. Of course, it doesn’t hurt to try out different offensive playbooks to gain an advantage. For more details on the best playbooks, check out our guide here.

Madden NFL 22 is currently available for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS4, PS5, and PC. Read our official review here for more details.

Rank 6 upgrades are special though – you need an item to upgrade the player along with owning a Core Elite card for them. So what are the benefits of upgrading characters? Usually obtaining slots for Superstar and X-Factor abilities, Positions (though this is limited to positions on the player’s team), Chemistries and so on. Mixing and matching the right abilities is key, though it also depends on the player’s role so choose the best combination that fits your play-style. Keep in mind that refunding upgrades is possible but will only return half of the Training Points invested.

Even if you’re swimming in Training Points, Training Items and Power-Up Cards, it’s still important to focus on certain players to upgrade before others. Let’s take a look at some of the best options available.

• Bobby Anderson – A former Washington player, Anderson is a halfback who does very well with catches. If you’re looking to invest in a player for the short-term, you can’t go wrong with him.
• Montez Sweat – Another Washington player, Sweat is very fast and plays the Defensive End. A good choice if you favor speed.
• Saquon Barkley – With an 89 OVR, Barkley boasts some fairly high Speed, Agility, Jumping and Agility stats. A great running back for the New York Giants.
• Justin Reid – Playing for the Houston Texans, Reid is also a very fast player and can compete against Sweat for the top spot. Upgrade him if you need a reliable free safety player and hit power isn’t too important.
• Deion Jones – The Atlanta Falcons linebacker is pretty good overall. Worth upgrading if you need an all-around performer.

For more tips on which players to upgrade, checking out Zirksee’s video guide below. Swift’s video is also useful for tips on earning more Training Points.

First, let’s look at some of the better Defensive Playbooks:

• 46 Defense – Your bog-standard playbook that’s still highly effective. Offers a variety of options like Bear, Normal, Bear Under, 3-4 Bear and 4-4 Split. This is on top of options for Nickel like 3-3-5, Normal and 3-3-5 Wide along with Big Nickel Over G.
• Ravens Defense – Offers three varieties of 3-4 formations – Bear, Under and Over – along with a 4-4 Split formation. You also get five different types of Nickel formation like 3-3-5 odd, Triple, 2-4-5 and so on.
• Dolphins Defense – A 3-4 formation with Bear, Odd and Club types. You can also opt for the Even 6-1 and four different Nickel formations like 3-3-5 odd, 3-3-5 Wide and 2-4-5.
• Multiple D Defense – Touted as one of the better playbooks in the game. Consists of Cub and Odd 3-4 formations along with Under, Normal and Odd 4-3 formations and a Normal 5-2 formation. You can also select the Normal Dime and 3-2-6 Dollar formation.
• Chiefs Defense – Consists of 4-3 formations such as Under, Normal, Over Plus and Even 61. Dollar 3-2-6, Big Nickel Over G and normal Dime are also offered.

Next, let’s take a look at some of the best Offensive Playbooks:

• New England Patriots – Uses the Y Off Trips Pats formations and are all around very good. Pair them with a strong quarterback to wreak havoc.
• Baltimore Ravens – If you want a bunch of top-notch plays focused on your quarterback, look no further than the RB Runs. Shotgun, Pistol Bunch and Shotgun Bunch Open Offset provide some of the best plays in the game.
• Las Vegas Raiders – Ate some nerfs over last year’s version but still incredibly viable thanks to its wide range of application.
• Philadelphia Eagles – Bunch Offset strategies are very viable against different teams and Double Post is as good as ever. Bench Pivot and Mesh Post are also good.
• San Francisco 49ers – HB Lead Dive, HB Iso and Power “O” are recommended for plays with runners. Strong I is also among the best plays in the game.
• Buffalo Bills – The Bills’ Gun Spread is excellent thanks to the sheer cover provided, which provides a lot of different route possibilities.

For more information on the best Defensive and Offensive Playbooks worth using, check out videos below by Ace Madden. You can also check out our review for Madden NFL 22 here.

Much of what’s made recent Madden games so heavily criticized in recent years is their general lack of innovation on both gameplay and structural fronts, and both are addressed this year to a certain degree. Starting on the gameplay side, there are a few front-and-center additions that reinvigorate the minute-to-minute experience, namely the new Momentum system. Depending on the flow of the game, either team will be impacted in a tangible way, either positively or negatively. The more one-sided the flow of the game, the more severe the benefits or punishments. I appreciate this addition to gameplay because it adds more of a fan-centric way of playing the game that gives a bit more arcadiness to the experience, building a way to manifest how fans feel when their favorite team is losing a lead or mounting a comeback. I only wish the effects themselves were a little more balanced. They range from things you have to take the game’s word for, like receivers being better at catching, to highly noticeable changes, like your play art being incorrect. While with dozens of these effects, it’s inevitable that some are going to be less useful than others, it seems like there are a select few that aren’t always even the most severe on the meter that made a bit more of a difference than they were probably intended to.

"Madden 22 doesn’t fully answer all the criticism recent Maddens have received and does introduce a few new issues of its own, but at least it’s finally past the point of apathy."

There aren’t many major updates to gameplay outside of the Momentum effects. There are the usual updates to things like movement and animation, and it certainly feels better than any recent Madden, especially combined with the upgraded audio and beautiful visuals on the new consoles. It’s been true in the past and it continues today that if you’ve played a Madden game before, you know what you’re getting into. I wish there were more noticeable improvements, especially to things like the AI, which continues to be questionable in situations on and off the field, from clock management to CPU-controlled players running straight out of bounds for no reason. With that said, it’s still as refined a football experience as the series has ever provided, and I found myself enjoying it surprisingly more than normal right off the bat.

What Madden 22 has clearly put more effort into changing for this year’s entry is its presentation, particularly modes like Franchise and Face of the Franchise. Franchise mode has long been problematic for both how little it has evolved and how much it was falling behind comparable modes in games like NBA 2K or MLB The Show. Luckily, Franchise has taken a hefty jump this year thanks to a handful of new features that give you a lot more control. Major additions are things like more detailed control over staff and the ability to control your weekly strategy. Your weekly strategy options aren’t as complex as it might want you to think, since they’re almost always the same week-to-week options of prioritizing or defending the outside run, inside run, or different levels of passing attacks, with a blitz or two thrown in there, but it’s definitely a start. Even mid-week conversations with the media and in the locker room feel a bit more engaging, even if you’re still answering many of the same questions. They feel more long-term now. The objectives like throwing a certain number of touchdowns or holding an opponent to a certain number of scrimmage yards in a game are still there, but I was faced once with the threat of retirement from my star Edge Rusher if we didn’t win enough games.

The Face of the Franchise mode is updated, too, with a brand new path-to-stardom story. Like last year, you choose a college and can play in the College Football Playoff for the national title, all as part of a training camp you, as the presumed number one overall pick, go through with other stars. From here on out, you begin your career as a rising NFL star, all with your agent, team mentor, and some major online personalities by your side in a story that I generally didn’t care about as much as in previous years. It’s a little jarring to see how the game deals with you being the number one overall pick in the 2021 draft compared with reality, or, more accurately, how it doesn’t deal with it, as Trevor Lawrence is still on the Jaguars’ roster and the game bafflingly calls out that the Jaguars had two number one overall picks this year Regardless, once you make your way to the NFL, you settle into a weekly routine where you have a cutscene or two and make a decision for how to spend your week, whether it’s watching film, repping your brand, or putting in work at the gym. What’s more is that the choices commonly give you short-term benefits, as do gameday effects, so you might have an increased throw power because you went to the gym but decreased agility because there’s a blizzard on its way. It’s a really interesting way to keep you on your toes for what to expect for the coming week.

"Franchise has taken a hefty jump this year thanks to a handful of new features that give you a lot more control. Major additions are things like more detailed control over staff and the ability to control your weekly strategy."

The issue that I have with these two modes comes less from their individual characteristics and more from their interplay, because on a purely gameplay front, Franchise and Face of the Franchise are converging to the same mode. From the gameplay itself to the mid-week decisions and conversations, much of what I experienced in either was almost indistinguishable, and the fact that I played my Franchise mode team with a highly-touted rookie quarterback at the helm didn’t help matters. The Momentum system, short-term stat changes, and weather effects are all always present regardless of the mode, and even the menus, though they have been nicely refreshed from past years and offer a modern new style, look identical to the uninitiated. Both modes are great on their own, but without much of a difference in structure, or even menus, they begin to feel a bit samey over time.

The gameplay differentiation comes from the rest of the modes Madden 22 offers. The Yard, the backyard football equivalent that was introduced last year, has had some major upgrades, including a new surprisingly meaty faux-campaign. It has five full chapters in different backyard stadiums, including boss battles from superstars like Patrick Mahomes. The core gameplay is the same as it was before, and the shaky AI sticks out like a sore thumb here, but I still find this mode to be as refreshing to Madden as the XFL wanted to be to real-life football. Otherwise, Ultimate Team is almost unchanged, and smaller options like Superstar Knockout and Championship Series are still there but have little staying power compared to the rest.

It’s worth noting that I encountered a good number of small bugs and mishaps that range from funny to frustrating. In-game animations frequently synchronize, character models when not in fully voiced cutscenes aren’t always in the right place or correctly timed, and I noticed a handful of typos and misplaced descriptors lying around. It’s more frustrating that, at least on Xbox Series X, the game’s reliance on connecting to servers almost negates any possibility for Quick Resume, and I encountered one or two crashes in my time. None of it was experience-breaking, but it did take me out of the moment a few times and will hopefully be fixed with future patches.

"I encountered a good number of small bugs and mishaps that range from funny to frustrating. In-game animations frequently synchronize, character models when not in fully voiced cutscenes aren’t always in the right place or correctly timed, and I noticed a handful of typos and misplaced descriptors lying around."

For a series that has repeatedly been criticized for resting on its laurels, Madden has at least aimed higher this year than in many recent years. While the actual gameplay remains much the same, some of the in-game stat and ability modifiers make things a little more dynamic on the gridiron. There’s no denying that Franchise mode has taken a healthy step up as well, even if it and Face of the Franchise are coalescing, because the entire experience has improved overall, especially when considering the continued greatness of The Yard. Not everything in Madden 22 is better, nor has every issue been addressed, but this year’s entry into the classic football franchise has begun laying the groundwork for some major changes to the formula with a few great gameplay modes to boot.

This game was reviewed on the Xbox Series X.

Dynamic Gameday

Dynamic Gameday™ is exclusive to the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions and aims to make gameplay across each mode feel “fresh and offer a deeper level of strategy.” This is divided into three components – Gameday Momentum, Gameday Atmosphere and Next Gen Stats: Star-Driven AI. Gameday Momentum introduces a “Tug-of-War” meter where different effects called M-Factors come into play, either providing benefits or challenges depending on how well you play. Make big plays and the meter increases faster (while teams playing on their home turf receive an extra unique M-Factor). EA Tiburon noted that this meter is “tuned differently” in modes like Tournaments, Online Ranked Head-to-Head and Ultimate Team Mode, hopefully being less viable as a steamroll option.

Next is Gameday Atmosphere, which has various factors – like the weather, rivalries, field quality, the crowd and so – bringing unique modifiers that can affect both teams. A good example is that slippery surfaces will decrease the change-of-direction ratings for all players. Finally, there’s the Next Gen Stats: Star-Driven AI which sees player and team behavior being closely based on their real world counterparts. This means you’ll have a different experience playing against the Pittsburgh Steelers who prioritize defense than the Buffalo Bills who are all about passing.

Movement, Blocking, Catching and Tackling Changes

Improvements have also been made to the core gameplay, whether its player movement, catching, tackling or blocking. Such improvements include ball carriers and defenders using “maximum effort” (yes, seriously) when breaking into a sprint while quarterbacks have more “smooth and explosive control” (with more animations and transitions to signify this). All of the most used tackles have been refreshed while new ones like Sideline Tackles, Early Hurdle Tackles and Touch-Player-Down Tackles have been added. Run After Catches in multiplayer are being toned down while catch height thresholds are tuned to allow receivers to have a bigger catch radius (while defenders have more range when trying to knock the ball away). New animations are also being added for blocking with interactions having a larger variety of angles to start from.

Various Improvements

There are also all of the minuscule changes and improvements like Pass Lead and Pass Trajectory having increased range; more Scramble Sack interactions in multiplayer; nearby teammates helping your ball carrier up when the whistle is blown; and much more. Impact Blocks will now take the momentum of players into account while the High Throw mechanic is being made more effective. How all of this plays out in practice remains to be seen though.

Updated Playbooks and New Formations

Playbooks have been updated once again based on real-world NFL performance till the end of the last season so you’ll see the Miami Dolphins leaning more into blitzing while the Baltimore Ravens focus heavily on runs. About 300 new plays have been added along with new formations like the Pistol Open Flex Close, Gun Empty Quads, Singleback Bunch X Nasty and others that I wish were made up. Other changes like better defender leverage against receivers, improved logic for Red Zone and End Zone defenders, and having the AI better recognize pass plays with vertical crossing routes are also being implemented.

Face of the Franchise

The closest thing to a Career mode this time around is Face of the Franchise. Dubbed “United We Rise”, it sees players starting as a prospect for the 2021 NFL Draft. You’ll get involved with team interviews, private workouts and various events and have to make choices for what to prioritize. A range of characters from your mentor Carter Landry to close friend and agent Jordan Wright are on hand to interact with as you attempt to increase your draft stock and win big.

The Yard

Another returning mode is The Yard which allows players to venture to different fields and venues with unique rules, completing different objectives and Proving Grounds games before tackling the boss (which is usually a high profile NFL player). There are four chapters overall and you can play it in either solo or co-op. Venues also offer bonus games with unique rules and Mastery Games with previous opponents returning stronger than ever.

Recruiting Bosses and Auto-Draft

One of the cooler aspects of The Yard is being able to recruit the defeated bosses into your own squad. This makes it possible to amass a potent squad by just playing through the mode. An auto-draft option is also available if you just want to jump into a game quickly, though it’s still possible to manually draft your team beforehand.

Venue and Perfection Rewards

As you win and achieve different objectives in The Yard, you’ll receive new gear, REP and CRED. Each venue has its own gear set to farm as well, providing enough incentive to replay them. Complete every objective in every game and you’ll receive an exclusive gear item. These are high tier items ranging from jerseys to helmets and showcase one’s dedication to the grind.

Classes

A new addition in Face of the Franchise and The Yard are classes, each possessing unique Superstar Abilities and one X-Factor ability. Leveling a class provides Skill Points for boosting OVR while also bestowing gear, CRED and REP. Both modes have their own exclusive classes though progression is unified among the common ones. Classes revealed thus far include Mojo which is all about cornerback and the wide receiver position; the Freak which excels as an outside linebacker and halfback; and the Goliath, capable of numerous roles like middle linebacker and offensive lineman.

Season Engine and Modular Cinematics

Franchise Mode offers a variety of new things like Franchise Staff, Franchise Staff Points to upgrade coach characters, Talent Trees and whatnot. But most intriguing is the Season Engine which provides 30 new scenarios that can occur at any time during the season based on how your Franchise progresses. New modular cinematics reinforce the narrative significance of these scenarios as well. And don’t worry – you’ll also be attending Press Conferences to field questions from the media, just like in real life.

Mix and Match Superstar X-Factor Abilities

Introduced in Madden NFL 21, Superstar X-Factor abilities once again make a return but with a unique twist. Along with new abilities being added, players can also mix and match X-Factor abilities after leveling different classes to create unique builds. Though it leans even more into the RPG aspect of the title, it does offer even more customization for players.

LIVE Events

LIVE Events are meant to coincide with real-world NFL events. The first major LIVE Event is the Pro Bowl competition, taking place in the new London field with a five game gauntlet. Details on other events will be provided in the coming months but the developer is touting some “exciting brand partnerships” for fans.

Superstar KO

If you enjoy fast games with real NFL teams, then Superstar KO is the way to go. Its unique stadiums embody football culture and you can pick any team you want along with any Playbook (with numerous teams, stadiums and rosters debuting in Madden NFL 22). Options are available for 1v1, 2v2 and 3v3 games with modes like Superstar KO and traditional NFL rules.

Madden Ultimate Team Auction Changes

Perhaps the least surprising return of all the different modes is Madden Ultimate Team with changes being made to Auctions. Details on recent sale prices for an item along with how many are up for sale will be offered. There will also be Price Ranges based on an item’s median sale price on each platform (which goes up or down hourly based on market trends). This means that you can’t price an item above a certain range and gouge other players.

Special Editions and Dual Entitlement

Of course, it wouldn’t be a modern sports title without multiple different editions to purchase. Along with the Standard Edition for $70 on Xbox Series X/S and PS5 ($60 on Xbox One and PS4), there’s the Dynasty Edition for $120. This includes three day early access, 100 Franchise Staff Points, level 10 for the general starting player class and capsules for Tom Brady Gear and a Legend Athlete. You also have a choice between a Brady or Patrick Mahomes Elite item, a Curated Legends Pack for either player, a choice of one of out 32 NFL stars, exclusive challenges in the early access window and 22 Gold Team Fantasy Packs in Ultimate Team. The MVP Edition is slightly cheaper at $100 with 60 Franchise Staff Points, no Legend Athlete Capsule, only 11 Gold Team Fantasy Packs and no Curated Legends Pack.

Both special editions offer Dual Entitlement. This allows for upgrading from the PS4 and Xbox One versions to the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions respectively. It’s essentially giving you two copies of the same game for either PlayStation or Xbox platforms. Cross-gen progression includes Madden Rank, Wallet, gear, vanity purchases, all progression from The Yard and Face of the Franchise, and MUT (save for competitive mode progress). However, you only have a two month window after launch for transferring progress from previous to current gen consoles.

As you play through Ultimate Team mode, you’ll gain EXP and level up. This will unlock different rewards, ranging from Coins to Player Packs. Challenges become available at level 7, allowing you to gain even more EXP at a faster rate. Let’s take a look at the rewards you can get from level 2 to 50 of MUT.

• Level 2 – 1 Silver+ Player Pack
• Level 3 – 2000 Coins
• Level 4 – 25 Training
• Level 5 – Player card of 62+
• Level 6 – 3000 Coins
• Level 7 – 50 Training
• Level 8 – 1 Gold+ Player Pack
• Level 9 – 50 Training
• Level 10 – Power Up Pass of 62-81, 1 Theme Select Token
• Level 11 – Fantasy Pack from the store
• Level 12 – 1 Gold Player Pack containing a 70+ player
• Level 13 – Two player cards at +62
• Level 14 – 10,000 Coins, Level Master Token
• Level 15 – Power Up Pass of 62-81, 1 Theme Select Token
• Level 16 – Fan tasy Pack from the store
• Level 17 – 1 Gold Player Pack containing a 70+ player
• Level 18 – Torry Holt (Level Master) Upgrade Token
• Level 19 – 10,000 Coins
• Level 20 – Power Up Pass of 62-81, 1 Theme Select Token
• Level 21 – Fantasy Pack from the store
• Level 22 – 1 Gold Player Pack containing a 70+ player
• Level 23 – Torry Holt (Level Master ) Upgrade Token
• Level 24 – 15,000 Coins
• Level 25 – Power Up Pass of 82-84, 1 Theme Select Token
• Level 26 – Fantasy Pack from the store
• Level 27 – Two Gold Player Packs
• Level 28 – Torry Holt (Level Master) Upgrade Token
• Level 29 – 15,000 Coins
• Level 30 – Power Up Pass of 82-84, 1 Theme Select Token
• Level 31 – Fantasy Pack from the store
• Level 32 – Two Gold Player Packs
• Level 33 – Torry Holt (Level Master ) Upgrade Token
• Level 34 – 20,000 Coins
• Level 35 – Power Up Pass of 82-84, 1 Theme Select Token
• Level 36 – Fantasy Pack from the store
• Level 37 – Two Gold Player Packs
• Level 38 – Torry Holt (Level Master ) Upgrade Token
• Level 39 – 20,000 Coins
• Level 40 – Power Up Pass of 82-84, 1 Theme Select Token
• Level 41 – Fantasy Pack from the store
• Level 42 – Gridiron Pack
• Level 43 – Torry Holt (Level Master ) Upgrade Token
• Level 44 – 25,000 Coins
• Level 45 – Power Up Pass of 85-86, 1 Theme Select Token
• Level 46 – Fantasy Pack from the store
• Level 47 – Gridiron Pack
• Level 48 – Torry Holt (Level Master ) Upgrade Token
• Level 49 – 25,000 Coins
• Level 50 – Power Up Pass of 87-88, 1 Theme Select Token

How to Power Up Players

Powering up players in Madden NFL 21 is a question of tracking different training points for the required player and using Training on them. Keep in mind the different abilities that each player has and make sure they suit your line-up. As for the very best players that are worth powering up, check out the video guide below.

Want to get some really good rewards from Madden NFL 21’s Ultimate Team mode without having to spend any money? There are quite a few ways to do this and you can net some fairly strong players as a result. Here are a few unlockables that are worth picking up.

• Lamar Jackson – One of the better quarterbacks, it’s possible to get an 85 OVR card for Jackon by scoring 5 touchdowns in Superstar KO.
• Master Andre Johnson – With an OVR of 89, Master Andre Johnson is pretty good. To unlock it, simply reach MUT Level 7. This can be done by simply playing the game and gaining XP.
• Rookie Master Isaiah Simmons – Complete the Core Rookie Master Set to get Rookie Master Isaiah Simmons. You’ll need cards for Chase Young, Joe Burrow, Braden Mann and Derrick Brown, and then thirty-nine 75-79 OVR Rookie cards and twenty-two 72-74 OVR Rookie cards to complete the set. The Rookie cards can be of anyone.
• Loyalty Reward Pack – Players of Ultimate Team mode in previous Madden titles will receive a Madden Loyalty Reward Pack for free. It contains six player options in total, namely Patrick Peterson, Darius Leonard, Emmanuel Sanders, Demarcus Lawrence, Andrew Whitworth and Mark Ingram II. However, there’s a catch. You’re only eligible for the pack if you’ve played MUT from previous games in the last three years. Those who have played in all three of those years can choose three players from the six. Those who have played only two or one title in the past three years can only select two or one out of the six players respectively.

Best Playbooks

Playbooks offer a range of different formations and strategies, and are divided into Offensive, Defense and Overall. They’re essentially to planning out different plays. You’ll find a number of different custom playbooks made but the community but the standard playbooks can be very good as well. Check out the guide below for more details on the top 5 best playbooks, from the Seattle Seahawks to the Las Vegas Raiders.

Like other Ultimate Team modes, Madden NFL 21’s MUT will require you to earn Training Points to improve your roster. Ranking players up means improved stats and better overall performance. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to earn Training Points.

The first and most obvious process is to play the game. Grind those daily activities (including MUT Challenges) and complete different challenges across varying modes. The returns aren’t huge but they’re still very solid and will help get you rolling. One such mode that’s worth visiting time and again is Superstar KO. In Superstar KO, it’s possible to earn a player card after completing a task. Quick-Selling that reward in the Item Binder can net you Training Points. Keep checking back for more rewards, especially since new ones are added on a regular basis.

Playing through MUT will garner a number of cards, some of them being duplicates. You can Quick-Sell these for Training Points and coins. You can also take these cards and attempt to flip them on the Auction House, which also has the potential to offer strong returns.

How to Draft the Best Team

Drafting is a fairly big selling point for Madden NFL fans but creating the best possible team can take some work. Check out the video guide below for some handy tips on scouting and drafting the best players.