Madden NFL 26 Update #4 to Include Gameplay Improvements, New Face Scans and More

[WiiMaster]

So after some investigation of pre-update vs post-update draft class files, this is what caused the body type issue when importing a draft class:
- For whatever reason, even though draft class files do have space allocated for a byte that stores the body type value, this byte was always being written as 0, which corresponds to the Standard body type
- Post-update, this byte is now being properly written
- However, the pre-update draft classes did include the body type information in a couple other spots that were not actually used by the game during import

With this in mind, I believe it will be possible for me to create a tool to "repair" older DCs that have missing body types so that they have body types again, simply by writing that missing byte. So if there's a DC you like from before the update, I may be able to fix it for you, assuming it still has the other body type information (this information would have been cleared if the class was ever imported pre-update and then exported again).

[niftyjets]

Did they finally add headsets for custom coaches?

[WiiMaster]

Did they finally add headsets for custom coaches?

Clint mentioned on Twitter that it's not a bug, but rather a limitation of their current system for generic coach heads. So probably won't see it this year.

[sadler]

So after some investigation of pre-update vs post-update draft class files, this is what caused the body type issue when importing a draft class:
- For whatever reason, even though draft class files do have space allocated for a byte that stores the body type value, this byte was always being written as 0, which corresponds to the Standard body type
- Post-update, this byte is now being properly written
- However, the pre-update draft classes did include the body type information in a couple other spots that were not actually used by the game during import

With this in mind, I believe it will be possible for me to create a tool to "repair" older DCs that have missing body types so that they have body types again, simply by writing that missing byte. So if there's a DC you like from before the update, I may be able to fix it for you, assuming it still has the other body type information (this information would have been cleared if the class was ever imported pre-update and then exported again).

Was just about to post the same.

On console the game has defaulted old draft classes to the standard body type (basically rendering them useless).

Only solution for old draft classes is to download and edit every single players body type and correct. It does work but clearly is a huge job.

Feel sorry for the Sports Gaming Roster whose work is rendered useless.

[RichBlackman]

Top 5 fixes for me.

1b. CPU QB accuracy. It can be fixed with sliders but then you get all these horrible wobbly passes. NFL average is 65% and in a 16 game sim the average was 73%. If EA could simply trade less sacks for less completions the passing game would be pretty dialed in.

hmm, this hasn't really been my experience and i'm pretty sensitive to CPU QB accuracy as it's the only reason I eventually get fed up and stop playing cfb

i see this in cfb - lowering accuracy makes CPU passes wobbly - doesnt actually lead to more off-target throws

in madden - lowering accuracy leads to more off-target throws, doesnt affect tightness of spiral

i wish cfb worked like madden as i prefer the college game, but they behave differently for w/e spaghetti-code reason

[BarfytheOwl]

Was just about to post the same.

On console the game has defaulted old draft classes to the standard body type (basically rendering them useless).

Only solution for old draft classes is to download and edit every single players body type and correct. It does work but clearly is a huge job.

Feel sorry for the Sports Gaming Roster whose work is rendered useless.

Wouldn't WiiMaster be able to fix SGR's class(es) by using the method he posted above? Creating a tool to write over the imported body type number setting of 0? Then SGR could take that fixed class and re-upload

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[stooge 1010]

are created players in the main menu the right body types after update?


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[WiiMaster]

Was just about to post the same.

On console the game has defaulted old draft classes to the standard body type (basically rendering them useless).

Only solution for old draft classes is to download and edit every single players body type and correct. It does work but clearly is a huge job.

Feel sorry for the Sports Gaming Roster whose work is rendered useless.

That's what I was saying in my post. I can probably fix up those draft classes. Give me a list of class names (and author name) from the share and I can investigate it. Should only take a few minutes to rectify all the body types.

[WiiMaster]

Wouldn't WiiMaster be able to fix SGR's class(es) by using the method he posted above? Creating a tool to write over the imported body type number setting of 0? Then SGR could take that fixed class and re-upload

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Correct. As long as the class file on the share still has the other body type information in it (which it should unless SGR made the class, exported it, imported it into a franchise to edit it again, and then reposted it), it should be very quick.

[BarfytheOwl]

Correct. As long as the class file on the share still has the other body type information in it (which it should unless SGR made the class, exported it, imported it into a franchise to edit it again, and then reposted it), it should be very quick.

SGR's PSN is BigGargamel iirc, I'm not looking at Madden rn otherwise I'd confirm and give you the name of the file as well

[jpdavis82]

Is the Caleb Williams cadence new or was it in the game already?

[kt-od]

The Broncos End Zone art was updated.

[sadler]

SGR's PSN is BigGargamel iirc, I'm not looking at Madden rn otherwise I'd confirm and give you the name of the file as well

Gamer tag is correct

File name is SGR2026DCV1.

If you could fix that would be amazing.

Please let us know what the updated file would be to look for.

Thanks

[WiiMaster]

Gamer tag is correct

File name is SGR2026DCV1.

If you could fix that would be amazing.

Please let us know what the updated file would be to look for.

Thanks

I just finished writing the tool to fix pre-update DCs and tested it on one I had lying around. Works like a charm. I will download this class and see if it's possible to fix that as well.

[BarfytheOwl]

I just finished writing the tool to fix pre-update DCs and tested it on one I had lying around. Works like a charm. I will download this class and see if it's possible to fix that as well.

Appreciate you WiiMaster

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