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

[thedude]

So they didn't fix the sacks issue?

[jpdavis82]

They added all of the teams main missing mascots except the Patriots as far as I can tell. These are who was added in this update. It’s weird to me that they didn’t put them in the notes.

Browns-Chomps
Colts-Blue
Panthers-Sir Purr
Saints-Gumbo
Seahawks-Blitz
Steelers-Steely McBeam
Titans-T-Rac
Vikings-Viktor

[tdogg097]

So they didn't fix the sacks issue?

I did one slow Sim since the patch and there were 14 sacks combined. There was no real mention of a big update to pass blocking in the patch notes. The CPU QB just continues to sit in the pocket waiting for a D lineman to destroy him. This game is straight trash for solo franchise players, we are not the audience they are catering to. If EA could find a way to make franchise mode pay-for-play then maybe the mode would be better.

[Romeclone]

You mean the motion graphic art for the Giant?

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Yes, the scoreboard and ribbons around the stadium were generic before, now, it's personalized. Says, go big blue or something like that.

Cowboys and Raiders are still vanilla though, hoped they would be updated as well.

[BKL72]

Yes, the scoreboard and ribbons around the stadium were generic before, now, it's personalized. Says, go big blue or something like that.

Cowboys and Raiders are still vanilla though, hoped they would be updated as well.

Did they update the Chiefs and Bills as well?

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[Romeclone]

Did they update the Chiefs and Bills as well?

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Hmmm, not sure. Haven't played there yet, post patch.

[cable guy]

I did one slow Sim since the patch and there were 14 sacks combined. There was no real mention of a big update to pass blocking in the patch notes. The CPU QB just continues to sit in the pocket waiting for a D lineman to destroy him. This game is straight trash for solo franchise players, we are not the audience they are catering to. If EA could find a way to make franchise mode pay-for-play then maybe the mode would be better.

This is the last thing I wanted to hear about this year's edition. I've been so immersed in College FB I haven't touched Madden yet.

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[UnfoundedUser]

I did one slow Sim since the patch and there were 14 sacks combined. There was no real mention of a big update to pass blocking in the patch notes. The CPU QB just continues to sit in the pocket waiting for a D lineman to destroy him. This game is straight trash for solo franchise players, we are not the audience they are catering to. If EA could find a way to make franchise mode pay-for-play then maybe the mode would be better.

Wait… one of the first updates listed in the blog was an update to pass blocking. Who lead the league in sacks for your simmed franchise test and how many?

[khaliib]

When I see vague post with no details added, I just ignore

It’s best to play the game yourself (key word is Play) & not go into “test mode” that a lot of gamers seem to be doing these days, because you will find something (it’s Madden we’re talking about)

[kingsofthevalley]

One thing I've noticed is that I'll have to heavily revise the slider set I was using. The patch appears to have opened the game up a bit so I'm reducing sliders. Bigger runs are occurring as well as lots more completed passes. We'll see.

[StonewallTexan]

Still waiting for the title update where they add defensive holding penalties back in the game . . .

[kennylc321]

You'll be waiting until the afterlife, and here's why: we all know that 2k had defensive holding in the game 20 years ago and EA doesn't... just like offensive PI and other stuff. At this point. it is no longer about EA getting around to it, hardware issues or anything like that. This is an intentional program design. For whatever reason, EA just does not want it in the game (I'm going to add QB injuries to this... yeah, you might see them get banged up, but it's been years since I've seen a QB miss significant time).

I don't know if this is one of those "the NFL won't allow it" things or what (a favorite line from EA apologists) but it's just not going to happen.

[gr18]

Still waiting for the title update where they add defensive holding penalties back in the game . . .

You'll have a waiting time.It's been 10 years.

[baconbits11]

You'll have a waiting time.It's been 10 years.

Maybe not...

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[gr18]

Maybe not...

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Well I'll be damned.😃

[kennylc321]

Obviously this is AI! LOL

For real... haven't seen this at all. It's like every once in a blue moon, I'll see late hit out of bounds.

[Danimal]

Since the patch the running game seems incredibly easy. I just played the Bears vs Lions and I ran for 294 yards. Swift had 207, I rotated every RB on my roster and they all had holes a tractor could get through. No one on defense seems to be getting off of blocks and not just at the line, downfield as well.

Is no one else seeing this?

[Kevin McKoy]

Yes, you are correct. Prior to the patch I would average in the 4.2 to 4.6 range, like the nfl. Now it's around 6.7 yards a carry average. So no, you aren't imagining things. Even lowering it to 0 hasn't helped much.

I guess the positive is at least the cpu can run the ball now. Lol

[gr18]

I noticed DT ratings in frsnchise dropped a few points.I think block shed effectiveness for them was tweaked.This may have caused the run game to be more potent.I would think slider adjustments should get it back to normal.

[tdogg097]

I'm starting to think EA has a bad product they have no idea how to fix. Maybe they need a run block shed and a pass block shed rating.

[Godeep24]

Well I'll be damned.😃

CFB.


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