Summary

  • Madden NFL 24 faced criticism from fans due to a decline in overall quality and an emphasis on Ultimate Team mode.
  • The Season 3 update, titled "Run It Back," introduces the Field Pass and allows players to play as legendary playmakers.
  • The update also brings back Ultimate Team programs like Blitz: PREM1ERE and Harvest, offering speed boosts, special players, and rewards.

EA has recently released the Season 3 update of Madden NFL 24 that offers several new features. Madden NFL 24 was released in August 2023 and features an improved Ultimate Team and Franchise Mode. The FieldSENSE technology introduced in NFL 23 is a part of this year's game as well.

Madden NFL 24 recorded impressive sales figures as soon as it was released, but players weren't happy once they tried out the new game. Fans commented on how the overall quality of the franchise had declined, and some criticized EA's emphasis on the Ultimate Team mode instead of making substantial improvements or fixing gameplay issues. Due to this, Madden NFL 24 was flooded with negative reviews.

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Madden NFL 24 is Reportedly 'Make or Break' for EA

Sources from EA Sports reveal the developer is taking a 'make or break' approach with Madden NFL 24, following negative reception to recent games.

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In fact, some bugs that plagued earlier Madden games were still present in Madden NFL 24. EA Sports released various updates to fix the issues and improve the game's features. Recently, the developer rolled out the Season 3 update, titled "Run It Back." The highlight of this new season is the Field Pass that allows players to play as legendary playmakers like Barry Sanders, Bruce Matthews, Darren Woodson, Ted Hendricks, and Michael Vick, who is part of the cover refresh.

Season 3 of Madden NFL 24 also brings back Ultimate Team programs like Blitz: PREM1ERE and Harvest. These exclusive modes offer speed and performance boosts, special players, and much more. The Field Pass offers a myriad of rewards that fans can unlock as they level up. Prior to this update, EA Sports released the Madden NFL 24 November patch that included several bug fixes and gameplay improvements.

EA Madden NFL 24 Field Pass Rewards

Madden NFL 24 has encountered a fair number of issues and bugs that caused the franchise to take a hit. However, the Season 3 update should hopefully be a breath of fresh air for die-hard fans.

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Madden NFL 24
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Top Critic Avg: 66 /100 Critics Rec: 26%
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Released
August 18, 2023
ESRB
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Developer(s)
EA Tiburon
Publisher(s)
EA
Engine
Frostbite
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Franchise
Madden NFL
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Achieve greatness in your NFL career with game-changing control thanks to FieldSENSE. Select your position, body type and customize your Superstar to complete objectives such as the NFL Combine to help determine your Draft order, level up to a 99 OVR, and build your legacy as you navigate all-new mini games and live player grading across a variety of positions and customizable avatars throughout the year.

Number of Players
1-4
Split Screen Orientation
N/A (Shared Screen)
Genre(s)
Sports
Metascore
65