Madden NFL 22 Dynamic Gameday Video Reveals Improvements For AI, Core Gameplay, Player Movement & More

[Steve_OS]

EA dropped another Madden NFL 22 video today, providing plenty of details on the new Dynamic...

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[secondsolution]

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Star driven AI sounds like a game changer for offline players, but I've heard this type of feature before and implementation is key.

I'm actually really excited for Madden this year. It really sounds like so many features are geared towards offline players

[icicle22]

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Some stuff looks really good and yet a few clips of actual gameplay look like same old Madden. Things that stood out to me:

OBJ looked like an NBA2k quality model in that one shot.

Why are Baker Mayfield and the Browns looking at a surface tablet with an image from another game on it? I thought this should be current game information about defensive schemes going on now. Just seemed odd.

McCaffrey running free to the endzone with 3 defenders pursuing him looked like Madden 16 or something. The running animations just stood out as weird compared to all the other shots they were showing with much more natural cuts and moves....although most of those were not gameplay scenes directly but creative edits of gameplay. I dunno.

These are just the things that stood out to me initially. I guess we should just be glad they are trying to add new things at all at this point.

[icicle22]

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Star driven AI sounds like a game changer for offline players, but I've heard this type of feature before and implementation is key.

I'm actually really excited for Madden this year. It really sounds like so many features are geared towards offline players

Let's hope this turns out to be a real thing. I know we have heard it before and after playing the game for a while you realize there is very little to differentiate players other than ratings.
I'm optimistic they get it right this time though.

[Vazione]

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I really find myself wanting to get excited each year, but just being 100, if you watch that video on mute, it's not very impressive. I am happy that EA is implementing these changes, but these are improvements that should have been made a long time ago.

I am still waiting for EA to release a video that has me thinking "WOW, I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS IS A VIDEO GAME" instead of "Good changes! We are almost to where I feel like where we should be.". The OMG trailer for NBA 2K last gen or the first time 2K showed NBA 2K14 on PS4. Those were game-changing moments to me as a sport's gaming fan. I want that moment with football.

Not being negative, just honest.

[goillini03]

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I have been super critical of Madden for many years for good reasons. I am not sure how this will all play out, but there is effort being put into the game this year. I have not been able to say that for years.

[simbayless]

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Wow So they continue to ignore man/zone Coverage issues

[Armor and Sword]

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“80% of all games played are offline vs the CPU” Clint Oldenburg.

Well there you have it. The data does not lie and this gives us huge hope that AI is a clear focus.

And yes it feels better on 22 (it did on 21 NG too). I definitely saw, and felt then difference in CPU QB’s, RB’s and WR’s.

But there are still legacy issues (weak end of half, end of game urgency and clock management). But the play calling looked a lot better overall. They did not lock into one guy (TE). They took shots downfield. They swung it out to their backs, they look for their #1 and #2 WR’s often. They have much better pocket presence and awareness. They will scramble if they have that ability, they will buy time if they have that ability.

The beta was far from a finished product as far as coverage and pass blocking. It was obvious.

But what was also obvious was the clear improvement to how lifelike your CPU opponents played and behaved.

Is it omg wow? No. It is Madden. If you are a fan of Madden you will be very happy.

If you have been a detractor for years upon years…..you will still be one.


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[Junior Moe]

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The dynamic gameplay will add a nice wrinkle to playing on the road. I know its "gamey" but I like it just for the fun of it. The player tendencies could be a huge game changer for franchise depth. Its shaping up to be a nice year for virtual football.

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[TheBleedingRed21]

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Star driven AI is legit if the beta is anything to go off of. You do see the tendencies as mentioned and it feels like THAT team. Armor hit the nail on the head, if you despise Madden, you aren't going to change your mind. If you tolerate or enjoy Madden, Madden 22 Next Gen is a blast and you are in for a treat. I have spent a ton of time with the beta and these improvements mentioned are legit.

Absolutely killer that last gen and PC will not see Home Field Advantage and Momentum. The feel of back and forth momentum cannot be understated.

[jfsolo]

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“80% of all games played are offline vs the CPU” Clint Oldenburg.

Well there you have it. The data does not lie and this gives us huge hope that AI is a clear focus.

And yes it feels better on 22 (it did on 21 NG too). I definitely saw, and felt then difference in CPU QB’s, RB’s and WR’s.

But there are still legacy issues (weak end of half, end of game urgency and clock management). But the play calling looked a lot better overall. They did not lock into one guy (TE). They took shots downfield. They swung it out to their backs, they look for their #1 and #2 WR’s often. They have much better pocket presence and awareness. They will scramble if they have that ability, they will buy time if they have that ability.

The beta was far from a finished product as far as coverage and pass blocking. It was obvious.

But what was also obvious was the clear improvement to how lifelike your CPU opponents played and behaved.

Is it omg wow? No. It is Madden. If you are a fan of Madden you will be very happy.

If you have been a detractor for years upon years…..you will still be one.


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The bold is getting it down to brass tacks. Those looking for a transformation into a totally different game will be waiting forever. Every year is the same, if you're looking for a reason to buy, you'll find it, and if you're looking for a reason not to buy(which is actually a lot of people here) you'll find that as well.

I agree about the 80% vs CPU reveal, it should really inform a lot of the gameplay design and improvement going forward. Rex is a good dude, but I felt like during the last couple of years of his tenue he catered too much to the comp players and CPU AI didn't improve as much as it should have. I feel like the team now is back on track on that front.

[roadman]

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Finally, single players feel a bit better if the CPU has the same features as the single player does.

Implementation will be key without playing the beta.

[RoyalBoyle78]

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Still no Refs on the felid?? Why? This is Next Gen EA, come on.

[TheBleedingRed21]

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Still no Refs on the felid?? Why? This is Next Gen EA, come on.

That would take a lot of resources to get them back on the field and behaving up to standard. I know a lot of people want this (I do too!), but I mean...

I will take gameplay improvements and franchise focus any day of the week. You know, something always has to give when something else is being added.

[Daywalker86]

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It's encouraging to hear the BETA seems to support the legitimacy of the star-driven AI. That will give SO much life to franchise.

Let us hope it doesn't get nerfed to pieces like a lot of features do after beta. I imagine it's safe since it's really a Single Player feature so the competitive crowd should be chill on it haha.