Madden NFL 25 Patch Adds Revamped Passing and More - Pass Coverage Improvements Coming in Future Update

[bjthomas121]

Re: Patch this morning.

They're the same game. Any work they do on gameplay can apply to both games. It's one gameplay mode with two sets of tuning values.

This is 100% false. It’s two separate dev teams, product teams and QA teams. They collaborate yes but definitely not the same team.

[oneamongthefence]

Re: Patch this morning.

It is made by two separate teams and is not the same game. Only people who have never worked in gaming make these silly and uneducated assumptions.

Lol. If only you knew.

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[TexasRyan]

Re: Patch this morning.

These made the game go from unplayable to kinda playable for now for me.

[Faikanese]

Re: Patch this morning.

They added Sao Paolo and commentary for it, they also fixed Mike Tirico & Greg Olsen’s mix.

That doesn't look like Neo Qumica Arena (Corinthinans Arena) in San Paulo, Brazil.

[toodles2you90]

Re: Patch this morning.

It is made by two separate teams and is not the same game. Only people who have never worked in gaming make these silly and uneducated assumptions.

I'm like 84.3% sure the guy you quoted used to work at EA.

[jpdavis82]

Patch this morning.

That doesn't look like Neo Qumica Arena (Corinthinans Arena) in San Paulo, Brazil.

Yeah I realized that when I started playing it, they probably couldn’t get the licensing for it in time. It’s better than playing in Mexico or The Linc.

[K_GUN]

Re: Patch this morning.

It is made by two separate teams and is not the same game. Only people who have never worked in gaming make these silly and uneducated assumptions.

I take it you have no clue about Adembroski’s employment history with EA……awkward for you….


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[TheDreamShake]

Re: Patch this morning.

Patch Notes:

EA SPORTS[emoji769] Madden NFL 25
News Article
Madden NFL 25 Title Update - September 3, 2024

September 3, 2024

Hey Madden Fans!

Welcome back to Gridiron Notes. This is where you can receive the most up-to-date information about any changes coming to Madden NFL 25. In today’s Title Update we have fixes across multiple game modes. We have presentation and player likeness updates (such as the Air Jordan Cement cleats shown below on Davante Adams) and much more. Let's dive in!

Madden 25 Title Update - Davante Adams Las Vegas Raiders

Gameplay

Playbook Updates:

Philadelphia Eagles playbook additions:
WR Mid Screen, Slot Drive, RPO Q Stick Draw added to Gun Trey Open
MTN Fork H Choice, MTN Hitch ‘n’ Go, MTN Y Post added to Gun Trips TE Flex
Tackle Trap, Hammer Dagger, PA Jailbreak Screen added to Gun Tight Y Off Wk
Y Flat Goalline, Z Mesh Goalline, Z Spot Goalline added to Bunch X Nasty
21 plays added to Gun Normal Y Off Close
Fixed an issue where a receiver would go offsides and run off the field caused by using a hot route on an auto-motion player
Fixed an issue causing a man coverage defender to get caught out of position against Cheat Motion in Bunch Wide Nasty
Fixed an issue causing the Left Tackle and TE to collide on Strong Jumbo PA Spot
A variety of improvements to play-art in the play-call screen
Other Gameplay Updates:

Revamped passing mechanic added as an additional passing setting, also added to Hospitality Suite
Addressed an issue giving receivers a speed boost when using Custom Stems and then Smart-Routing
Dev Note: We made this speed boost much harder to achieve and we’re working on a fix for a future Title Update. There’s also an additional change coming soon that will further balance which route segments will be able to be customized.
Added a new Switch Stick delay option to the Gameplay Settings Menu:
No Delay
Slight Delay
Large Delay
Disable Switch Stick
Update to make the online kick meter default to the new Multi-Meter, as well as the default in the Hospitality Suite
Tuning to decrease pass speed when equipped with velocity-based passing abilities, Set Feet Lead and Pass Lead Elite
Tuning to increase the Defensive Lineman chance to sniff out the HB Slip Screen play
Addressed an issue where Kick Returners were not able to reach the ball landing spot within the Landing Zone allowing for a specific kickoff tactic.
Dev Note: There are other variations of kickoff maneuvers in addition to this one that the team is working on getting addressed as soon as possible.
Added new pursuit logic to further differentiate high-pursuit rated players, improving pursuit angles for better players
Updated the placement of the ball to be at the 30-yard line after a kickoff goes out of the back of the endzone
Added logic so that defenders will not be faked out by Double-Pass trick plays when using Pass Commit
Fixed an issue sometimes causing an ‘effort’ catch to trigger on a catchable pass
Fixed an issue allowing a free rusher on a specific blitz set-up out of Nickel 2-4 Double Mug and one out of Dollar 3-2 Overload
Dev Note: Similar to the kickoff issue, there are other blitzes in addition to the ones fixed in this update that the team is actively working towards addressing as soon as possible.
Tuning to WR blocking so that defensive backs are able to get off blocks quicker in ratings match-ups favoring the defender
Tuning to WR/DB block interactions so DBs are able to get off of the blocks quicker when they have the appropriate ratings
Fixed issues causing sideline characters to go through edge walls in Seattle, Miami and New Orleans stadiums
Fixed a variety of minor animation issues in Physics Based Tackling
Tuning to decrease Illegal Man Downfield penalties on RPO’s
Fixed an issue allowing HB’s to be given backfield hot routes when aligned on the line of scrimmage
Fixed a rare issue causing the QB to become frozen when being tackled during a specific handoff
Fixed issues causing defenders to go offsides from pre-snap movement in a variety of defensive formations
Fixed an issue allowing defenders to sometimes slip through double teams without the appropriate animation
Fixed an issue allowing players to use the spin move when using the conservative ball-carrier coach adjustment
Gameplay Dev Note:

We have clearly heard players’ desire for improvements to pass coverage, and the team is working on a significant set of improvements in a future title update. The incoming improvements being investigated include:
Hard Flats
Cover 3 Deep Zone
Match coverage checks vs. bunch sets
Press animations
Pass velocity ability tuning
Zone Drop Coach Adjustments
In addition to pass coverage, we also have improvements on the way for kickoff exploits, blitzes, AI-play calling and spin-move tuning.
Franchise

Fixed an issue where the option to “Import Draft Class from Download Center” was removed from within the Franchise League
Fixed an issue where the wrong player model would display during an Online Draft after pausing and resuming the Draft
Tuned some areas with our logic to address the issue surrounding our simulation stats to get them more inline
Superstar Mode (PS5, Xbox Series X|S & PC only)

Updated the profanity filter flow when importing players from EA Sports College Football.
Fixed an issue where the camera would freeze during gameplay in The League.
Fixed text issues in Draft cinematics.
Online H2H Ranked

Fixed an issue where leaderboards could not be sorted by rank or player name.
Fixed an issue where the rank summary screen was not being displayed properly when a user concedes the game.
Fixed an issue where incorrect rank icons were being shown in ranked leaderboards.
Fixed an issue where the top 100 leaderboard did not update to the correct rank icons.
Fixed an issue where users were set to Bronze or Silver in the Division Leaderboards despite being in placement matches or unranked.
Dev Note: These Online H2H Ranked updates apply to both Online H2H with NFL teams and Ultimate Team’s H2H Ranked mode.

Presentation

Added São Paulo Stadium in celebration of the NFL’s annual International Games making its debut in Brazil
Added cameras to Super Bowl celebration cutscenes
Fixed timing for the player grade summary at the end of Superstar - The League games
Fixed incorrect helmet appearing in cutscenes with a Team Builder team
Fixed post play stat milestone banners triggering too frequently in a single game
Fixed player warping that could occur after a broadcast wipe when the Team option was selected for a touchdown celebration
Fixed incorrect text on broadcast wipe that said “End of Regulation” at the end of an overtime period
Fixed broken broadcast wipe if a player is tackled for a safety
Fixed missing replay after a fake punt
Fixed coin toss result being displayed before the coin is tossed by the referee in overtime
Fixed ‘Coaching’ option in pause menu within Practice Mode
Resized the Celebration mechanic wheel to be smaller and moved away from the center of the screen
Art

Player Likeness Updates:
Xavier Worthy (WR - Chiefs)
Adonai Mitchell (WR - Colts)
Brock Bowers (TE - Raiders)
Ricky Pearsall (WR - 49ers)
Quinyon Mitchell (CB - Eagles)
Kenny Clark (DT - Packers)
Joe Burrow (QB - Bengals)
New Gear
Adidas Electric+ 2 Cleats
Jordan Retro Cement Cleats
Visual Bug fixes
Stadium Texture and Enlighten Improvements
Sideline Jersey number fixes
Gear color fixes (shoes, headbands, undershirts, etc)
Texans Uniform Updates
Fixed some head, uniform, and gear clipping issues
Updated NFL uniform fonts
Audio

Adjusted the in-game mix levels to make the commentary teams more audible, especially Mike Tirico & Greg Olsen.
Fixed an issue with music stuttering/skipping as the users load into different modes.
Added over 6,000 newly recorded lines from Kate Scott & Brock Huard, Mike Tirico & Greg Olsen, and Brandon Gaudin & Charles Davis.
Bug fixes for commentary speaking incorrectly about the previous play.
Dev Note: We’re aware the Washington Commanders renamed their stadium to Northwest Stadium. Replacement commentary will come in a future update.


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[roadman]

Re: Patch this morning.

This is great news for the upcoming future, dang, finally.

In addition to pass coverage, we also have improvements on the way for kickoff exploits, blitzes, AI-play calling and spin-move tuning.

AI Play Calling!

https://www.ea.com/games/madden-nfl/madden-nfl-25/news/title-update-september-2024

[LowerWolf]

Re: Patch this morning.

This is great news for the upcoming future, dang, finally.

In addition to pass coverage, we also have improvements on the way for kickoff exploits, blitzes, AI-play calling and spin-move tuning.

AI Play Calling!

https://www.ea.com/games/madden-nfl/...september-2024

I linked that in the other thread, but I totally missed where they called out the AI play calling. Glad to see it on there.

[toodles2you90]

Re: Patch this morning.

This is great news for the upcoming future, dang, finally.

In addition to pass coverage, we also have improvements on the way for kickoff exploits, blitzes, AI-play calling and spin-move tuning.

AI Play Calling!

https://www.ea.com/games/madden-nfl/...september-2024

Good to see it on the list but just means I will probably stick with CFB until that patch happens. Too hard to overlook what the terrible pass ratio does to the cumulative stats for a season.

[roadman]

Re: Patch this morning.

I linked that in the other thread, but I totally missed where they called out the AI play calling. Glad to see it on there.

If this is successful, plus fixing zones and mtm, this might bump my score from a 7.5 to a 9.

Might......

[roadman]

Re: Patch this morning.

Good to see it on the list but just means I will probably stick with CFB until that patch happens. Too hard to overlook what the terrible pass ratio does to the cumulative stats for a season.

I only have time for one game per week on my schedule, so, it should fit in my timeline.

[kehlis]

Re: Patch this morning.

I'm like 84.3% sure the guy you quoted used to work at EA.

You can up that percentage of certainty to 100%


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[Armor and Sword]

Re: Patch this morning.

I am out of pocket and actually….working lol.

Only three things I want to know right now:

1. Did they fix the franchise ticker showing correct stats associated with correct games and scores.

2. Did they fix the halftime show showing RB stats under the WR and WR stats under the RB

3. Did they fix the OSD swipe showing a teams draft picks when they talk abiut their 2024 draft.

Appreciate it if anyone can confirm these fixes to presentation.