Madden NFL 24: New football part announced with character skeleton technique

Of course, EA’s American football series will continue this year. As of today, the fresh Madden NFL 24 has a concrete release date; the first innovations were also explained, including the character skeleton technology.

In the new Madden NFL 24, Electronic Arts and EA Sports are continuing to develop the previously introduced FieldSense technology and, above all, want to cause a sensation with the new character skeleton technology. This should offer “more game depth, control and realism” on the new consoles and the PC.

According to the developers, the new technique is intended to take NFL realism in the game to a new level by altering the character’s skeleton, giving him more body definition and variation in physiques on the field. Characters are meant to be more human and anatomically correct, allowing for more realistic player movement. Thanks to the advanced FieldSense technology, it should be possible to display lifelike movement patterns on the field.

In addition, a number of other improvements compared to last year’s part find their way into the game. Superstar mode and mini-games are making a comeback on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. There will also be cross-play support and feature parties across these three platforms in head-to-head and certain online multiplayer modes.

The cover athlete was also confirmed as part of the announcement: Quarterback Josh Allen will become the first Buffalo Bills player ever to grace the cover of a Madden NFL game.

The overview of the most important features of Madden NFL 24 according to official information:

• Hit Everything: New tackles on contested balls offer more control when controlling the receiver, as well as new tackle types such as: wrap tackles, scoop tackles and the all-new hit stick animations add personality and variety to the defense. Dynamic branching technology is now extended to blocking as well.
• Skill-Based Passing: Skill-based passing makes throwing and catching smoother. A revised catch system ensures that the receivers maintain their momentum when catching the ball. It feels better than ever to hit a receiver on the run, giving you more post-catch control to break away and move down the field. A variety of new passing and catching animations deliver the authenticity players have come to expect – dive catches, no-look passes, and various game-changing moments never before seen in Madden.
• Football Basics: Improvements in blocking, ball-carrier pathfinding, quarterback decisions, and defensive back behavior not only give you the confidence that your AI teammates are executing your game plan the way you envision it, but also offer an authentic challenge. A brand new post-play engine brings the emotions of an NFL game to life through more realistic reactions and even more emotional celebrations and frustrations.
• Superstar-Modus: ““Superstar” returns with modern versions of popular experiences like Adventure Through The NFL Combine and The Road To The Draft. New additions like the 3v3 Superstar Showdown give fans the chance to live out their NFL fantasies with friends.
• Minigames: Test your skills in a variety of new mini-games with moving obstacles and destructible targets in the Franchise Training Camp, or in weekly strategies playable in Superstar mode from the main menu each week.
• Franchise: One of Madden NFL’s most popular modes now offers more depth to key community desires such as contract restructuring, trade improvements, and more customization options, to name a few. Also, mini-games are making a comeback with Training Camp and Weekly Training.

Madden NFL 24 will be released on August 18, 2023 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC. A Deluxe Edition is available for pre-order and comes with numerous benefits including three-day early access, 4,600 Madden Points, dual entitlement to upgrade to the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S versions, and more. Fans who pre-order the Deluxe Edition by July 22 will also receive a player item from the AKA Ultimate Team program.