EA Releases Massive “Be All‑Madden” Update for Madden NFL 26

Overview

• Franchise now lets players take the sidelines as John Madden by selecting the Raiders and using the new Master Motivator coach archetype with seven bespoke abilities and custom playsheets.
• The All‑Madden Legacy Game debuts as a quick‑play showcase matching the All‑Madden Team against today’s NFL stars with archival Madden commentary, the Madden NFL 06 theme, and a Turducken celebration.
• Gameplay tuning targets scrambling exploits by removing the QB juke speed boost behind the line and improving defender pursuit and containment behavior.
• EA rolls out a mid‑season X‑Factor/Superstar reshuffle, elevating players such as Puka Nacua, Baker Mayfield, and Jonathan Taylor while removing designations from names including Travis Kelce.
• Franchise depth expands with Wear & Tear sliders and recovery presets, and playbooks add over 1,000 plays across 17 new formations including disguised‑pressure defensive packages.