Madden NFL 26 is set to enhance gameplay speed, drawing inspiration from College Football 25 following player criticisms regarding the slower pace of past Madden titles. EA Tiburon's Isaac Etheridge indicates that this change aims to highlight the fast and explosive nature of NFL players, ensuring gameplay aligns better with player expectations. Community feedback played a significant role in this decision, as tests were conducted to gauge player preferences for speed and control, leading to the conclusion that improvements were necessary for a more engaging gaming experience.
We believe the NFL is the home of the fastest, most explosive players on the planet, right? So we knew something had to change.
We took a build of Madden 25--a special build with different locomotion--and we sent that out, and we asked people some very direct questions: 'Do you feel like you have more control? Is this more fun?'
We validated this, and we realized our players want more control. They want more speed. They want that explosion. It was an easy decision to make.
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