Electronic Arts Announces Madden NFL 22 With an Iconic Cover That Features Both Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes.
Franchise Mode Receives Robust Update, Including Many Top-Requested Community Features with Even More Content Added Throughout the Season.
Today, Electronic Arts Inc. announced EA SPORTS Madden NFL 22, featuring two NFL Super Bowl champions, MVPs, and icons of sports culture, Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes on the cover across all editions and Madden NFL Mobile. Madden NFL 22 leverages the power of next-generation consoles to deliver the raw energy, emotion, and unpredictability of the NFL through brand-new Dynamic Gameday, which impacts gameplay across every mode. Whether installing a weekly game plan in Franchise or going head-to-head in Play Now, games in Madden NFL 22 will feel fresh with a deeper level of strategy and storytelling in each match-up and in each stadium. EA SPORTS also gave fans their first look at the new Madden NFL 22gameplay in an exciting reveal trailer released today. Madden NFL 22launches worldwide on August 20th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Origin and Steam, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Google Stadia.
“It’s a great experience being on the cover of Madden NFL 22 with Patrick. We both share a love for the game of football and to be a part of this iconic franchise is very special,” said seven-time Super Bowl Champion, Tom Brady. “This year’s game really captures the energy and unpredictability that you see on the field every Sunday and we’re excited for fans to experience it for themselves.”
“I, like most players in the League, have been a big fan of Madden NFL for as long as I can remember, and to be on the cover – not only for a second time but also with Tom Brady, an all-time great – is surreal,” said Patrick Mahomes. “This is only the second time two athletes have been on the cover together and we’re both eager for fans to dig into Dynamic Gameday which makes the game more immersive, authentic, and keeps it fresh year-round.”
Dynamic Gameday in Madden NFL 22is powered by three new features: Gameday Atmosphere, Gameday Momentum, and Next Gen Stats: Star-Driven AI. Gameday Atmosphere connects players to their NFL fandom through the crowds, environments, and presentation elements that enhance and impact every game. New Gameday Momentum performance-based mechanics, including Home Field Advantage which provides a unique game condition tailored to each NFL team’s stadium atmosphere, swing momentum, bringing the tangible influence of momentum to life on the field. Lastly, Next Gen Stats: Star-Driven AI, powered by real-world player data that will evolve throughout the season, changes AI behavior and team tendencies to make NFL superstars and the personality of each team more true-to-life.
Franchise Mode in Madden NFL 22 will make players feel more connected and in control of their team, with more detailed staff management and skill tree progression systems, and a comprehensive weekly game strategy with a revamped Season Engine that keeps things fresh every week.
Madden NFL’s newest mode, The Yard, will feature an all-new single-player campaign and avatar progression system that shares progress, rewards, and vanity with Face of the Franchise. The face of The Franchise returns with an all-new story, player class system, and the option to play on the defensive side of the ball as a linebacker for the first time. Superstar KO will bring multiplayer squad play to NFL teams with the addition of real-world NFL teams to the mode for the first time. Plus, Madden Ultimate Team will deliver a new season of content, allow for halftime adjustments to Superstar X-Factors and integrate Next Gen Stats to track stats for player items.
Fans who pre-order Madden NFL 22 will receive numerous benefits including new vanity items and content in Ultimate Team, as well as first-time benefits in Franchise, Face of the Franchise, and The Yard. Both the MVP Edition and pre-order and EA Play Pro only Dynasty Edition feature 3-Day Early Access, Dual Entitlement for players planning to upgrade their Madden NFL experience on next-gen consoles, and much more. Plus, EA Play members can get more out of Madden NFL 22 with early trial access and monthly in-game rewards.
