Madden NFL 24 Gameplay Deep Dive Blog

[MajorSupreme]

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Al Quarterback logic has been completely overhauled to make the opposing QB’s play like their real-life counterparts as well as making it a real challenge to compete against. All Quarterbacks now use Skill Based Passing, but the new Decision Making Trait realistically determines how each QB leverages it Historically, QB’s only had 3 pass lead points to choose from. Now, there are 12 possible points a QB will evaluate to make the big play.. EX: Lead a seam vertical inside against Cover 3 Drop EX: Lead an outside streak up the sideline between the flat and safety against Cover 2 Conservative Trait: Will throw to partially covered receivers if it's a Star Wide Receiver, they're down multiple possessions or a receiver who isn't far downfield. They may also throw short of the sticks or check down in 3rd and long situations. Example: Kirk Cousins Ideal trait: This archetype knows exactly when to try and fit a tight window. Tailored logic for if the WR is in the end zone, they're backed up on their own side of the field, or they are up multiple possessions. Example: Patrick Mahomes Aggressive Trait: These gunslingers are going to push the ball in ways that haven't been seen before. Just like real life, this also means they might try to force a pass that they shouldn't. Example: Josh Allen Plus, all QB’s now use the new pathfinding technology covered in the Ball Carrier AI section below for evading pressure and in the open field. This means mobile QB’s like Justin Fields are more true to life than ever before. Adaptive AI Additions: ‘Alert’ Logic. This is a new concept where if the CPU has a run play called, but the defense has the box loaded, the AI might audible to a Pass in appropriate game scenarios. They may also change to a pass play against a Weak Box. For players who like to repeatedly call the same play type, you'll see the AI audible against Zone, or Hot Route vs. Man Coverage. Odds are driven by Awareness rating, Game Difficulty, and Quarter Length.

I will always be for anything that differentiates QB play, these seem like a good step in that direction.

[ChicagoChris]

Quote: Originally Posted by oneamongthefence

Having not played the beta all this sounds amazing. Especially the AI stuff. Hopefully the CPU can open up their playbook as well. It feels like they've been calling the same stuff for years in certain situations. Finally some updates to the players themselves. They've needed a major overhaul for years now. Hopefully it's got a more next gen look to them. One big thing I hope is fixed is CPU qb pocket awareness. They never step up in the pocket and they react too quickly to defenders shedding off the line. They will either drift back leading to huge sacks or will throw it away. Would like like to see them step up or around pressure. I wish they had a section of nothing but legacy gameplay issues they fixed. Like zone logic, field and clock awareness, and other general things that have bugged many of us for years. Sent from my Pixel 6 Pro using Tapatalk

ON the topic of QB's, I wish they would escape more when under durress. Ex. In previous Maddens, if the QB got touched he was most likely down in the pocket. I want them to break a few tackles in the pocket.

[oneamongthefence]

Quote: Originally Posted by ChicagoChris

ON the topic of QB's, I wish they would escape more when under durress. Ex. In previous Maddens, if the QB got touched he was most likely down in the pocket. I want them to break a few tackles in the pocket.

Yeah. And the animations they do have take forever so even if you break a tackle as a QB you're still mostly sacked anyway. I did see somewhere that they boosted the break sack rating so that it can happen more often with those qbs who are good at breaking out of sacks.

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[l8knight1]

I'm all for the new blocking logic and it looks great. That logic and pancakes, and those on multiple defenders by one guy will have to be tuned as appropriate in terms of a blocker's ratings, IMO. Great stuff.

[Sparkles]

Don't have the beta, so looking at this has made me super excited. Player emotions and sapien skeletons look great

[TarHeelPhenom]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sparkles

Don't have the beta, so looking at this has made me super excited. Player emotions and sapien skeletons look great

There is a lot of good in this years game for sure. So far, I have to say tackling is my favorite part...that and the running game.

[baconbits11]

Other than the SAPIEN system, which improves the look of the game incredibly I must say, most of this could have been patched into 23.

[NoleFan]

I must admit, that video has me excited.