EA is Definitely More Serious About Franchise in Madden (Analysis)

[RaychelSnr]

I won't lie, I was so close to writing a eulogy for franchise modes in sports...

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[solmon]

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I think having to wait to find out rookie superstar traits is wonderful, much more realistic.

[PhillyPhanatic14]

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Contract Updates
We’ve taken a meticulous pass on existing player contracts to ensure they match the NFL. This will not only be more authentic, but it will also make managing your roster’s cap space more realistic.


The greatest thing that I have read in a very, very long time. Literally the only thing I wanted from this game.

[TheDominator273]

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Contract Updates
We’ve taken a meticulous pass on existing player contracts to ensure they match the NFL. This will not only be more authentic, but it will also make managing your roster’s cap space more realistic.


The greatest thing that I have read in a very, very long time. Literally the only thing I wanted from this game.

All to be ruined in 2 seasons if the auto backloaded contracts continue to be all you can offer in game. If we cannot offer extensions, restructure deals etc their accurate contracts on base rosters don't really change much in terms of franchise.

[PhillyPhanatic14]

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All to be ruined in 2 seasons if the auto backloaded contracts continue to be all you can offer in game. If we cannot offer extensions, restructure deals etc their accurate contracts on base rosters don't really change much in terms of franchise.

So that's exactly what i was afraid of. All of their efforts are completely useless if they didn't redo the entire structure of the game.

[TheDominator273]

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So that's exactly what i was afraid of. All of their efforts are completely useless if they didn't redo the entire structure of the game.

At least hopefully whoever did the contract fixing realized that in game "bonus" means guaranteed money not the actual signing bonus. They've been rather hit or miss on that in the past

[Darth Aegis]

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Interesting that the defense scheme is blocked out????

[TecmoZack]

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Excellent read. I am super optimistic that I will at the very least finish a season for the 1st time since Madden 25. Sounds intriguing and immersive.

[Shosum13]

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Interesting that the defense scheme is blocked out????

It's probably one of the new schemes they've been working on that they didn't want to reveal the name of for whatever reason.

It's still crap that you can't set multiple archetypes in schemes for positions like WR & DT.

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[PhillyPhanatic14]

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It's still crap that you can't set multiple archetypes in schemes for positions like WR & DT.

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^^^^^ THIS......

[ninertravel]

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I will never take them serious until they bring in a PROPER 32 team control for franchise. not a 32 profiles spend all day starting one franchise. to use workarounds.

[Darth Aegis]

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It's probably one of the new schemes they've been working on that they didn't want to reveal the name of for whatever reason.

It's still crap that you can't set multiple archetypes in schemes for positions like WR & DT.

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Yeah that would be nice. I still like what I'm seeing so far with more to come. Best time of the yr besides football season.

[jim627]

Seeing is believing.

[ginix]

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I'm pretty sure we see a piece similar to this pop up every year.

[illwill10]

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I know some might be disappointed or wanted a lot more from Franchise mode. But I'm trying to be optimistic. I think they are stepping into the right direction. I think this is a year where the devs were finally able to take a step back and work on legacy issues with gameplay and Franchise. I rather them get core gameplay and franchise to a solid level before adding more to it. That would be adding layers onto a bad foundation. I would love to see Coach Carousel, but it wouldn't be as satisfying if we are dealing with ton of bugs.
So if they get the core franchise to a solid level this year, I can see Franchise getting a big upgrade next year. Like they said, this isn't a one year plan. This might take 2-3 more years before we get a very in-depth Franchise. My only concern is the transition to next generation of consoles. These last two generations, Madden has taken a step back in Franchise.