Madden NFL 25 Release Date, Preorder Bonuses, Editions, & Gameplay Details

Summary Madden NFL 25 offers pre-order bonuses for Ultimate Team and Superstar modes.

Two main versions of Madden NFL 25 are available: Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition.

Next-gen systems and PC versions of Madden NFL 25 have updated physics and gameplay features.

Madden NFL 25 will soon be coming out, and players will likely want to know their different options for buying it, what they get from pre-ordering the game, and how it differs from previous Madden titles. Gameplay differences are likely a major factor for players deciding whether to buy Madden NFL 25. Like with any annual franchise, players will want to know if it’s really worth spending upwards of $60 for the newest version or if the game is just going to be the same as last year’s, minus some roster and stat changes.

Madden fans who already know they’ll be picking up Madden NFL 25 will still want to be aware of the different available editions, and whether it is worth paying a premium for some of them. Madden NFL 25's pre-order bonuses can also help determine whether the game needs to be picked up before launch, or if players have some time to hold off and decide if they want to purchase it later. With Madden NFL 25’s release right around the corner, players will need to make decisions quickly if they want to pre-order the game.

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Madden NFL 25 Will Be Released August 16, 2024

Madden NFL 25’s official release date is Friday, August 16, 2024. Depending on what time zone players live in, they may be able to play the game on August 15. The game releases at midnight Eastern Time, meaning players in earlier time zones will be able to start playing Madden NFL 25 on Thursday night. Players with Early Access can start playing even earlier on August 13, 2024.

Madden NFL 25 will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. PC players have a variety of places to purchase the game from, including Steam, Windows, the Epic Games store, and the EA App. This is a much wider range of systems than EA Sports’ other recent football release, College Football 25, which was only available on next-gen consoles.

Madden NFL 25 Pre-Order Bonuses

Players Can Get A Variety Of Bonuses For Different Game Modes

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All players who pre-order Madden NFL 25 get several items for both Ultimate Team mode and Superstar mode. For Ultimate Team, players get an Elite Player version of Christian McCaffrey. They also get their choice of two Strategy Items, one for Offense and one for Defense, that help them expand their Ultimate Team’s playbook.

The pre-order bonuses for Superstar mode include the Superstar Drip gear and a Legendary XP Boost. A Legendary XP boost is the strongest XP accelerator in the game and will help players level up their Superstar athlete more quickly. The Superstar Drip gear is a jersey that looks like it is dripping gold, and it is only available in the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of the game.

There are also a few pre-order bonuses that are exclusive to Madden NFL 25’s Deluxe Edition. The first bonus is Early Access, which makes the game available on August 13th to anyone who pre-orders this edition. The second bonus is 4,600 Madden Points, Madden NFL 25’s in-game currency. Although the Madden Points are listed as a pre-order bonus on EA’s site, players can likely still get them in the Deluxe Edition post-launch. That was the case for College Football 25’s Deluxe Edition, so it would only make sense that Madden is the same case.

Madden NFL 25’s Different Editions

There Are Three Ways To Purchase Madden NFL 25

There are two main versions of Madden NFL 25, the Standard Edition, and the Deluxe Edition. The Standard Edition costs $69.99 and the Deluxe Edition is $99.99. Aside from Early Access and the 4600 Madden Points players get from the Deluxe Edition, there is no actual difference between these two versions of the game. Players who opt to buy the Standard Edition won’t miss out on any major features or game modes.

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The only real reason to buy the Deluxe Edition is if players are already planning to spend money on Madden Points for Ultimate Team mode. Getting 4,600 Madden Points for $30 is a slight discount from the typical price point. There is no way to purchase exactly 4,600 Points, so the closest alternative would be either to buy 4,900 Madden Points for $45 or 5,850 for $50. At these price points, Madden Points are 108 per dollar and 117 per dollar respectively. Getting 4,600 for $30 is a rate of 153 points per dollar.

That said, if players aren’t already planning to spend money on Madden Points, then buying the Deluxe Edition will be a waste for them. Players might be better off just buying the Standard Edition and deciding later if they enjoy Ultimate Team mode enough to sink extra money into it. However, there is one instance where the Deluxe Edition may be the way to go.

If players want to buy both College Football 25 and Madden NFL 25, they can purchase the MVP Bundle, which includes the Deluxe Edition of both games for $149.99. While this is $10 more expensive than buying both Standard Editions of the games individually, it is a much heftier discount on Madden Points. This could be a cheaper option for players to test out Ultimate Team mode with some extra points if they were already planning to buy both games. This bundle is only available on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

There are also some differences between the PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC versions of the game when compared to the PS4 and Xbox One versions. On next-gen systems and PC, Madden NFL 25 has updated physics for its tackling system. However, these new features are not available on the PS4 and Xbox One versions of the game. There are also updates to Franchise mode and Superstar mode that are only available on the newer consoles and PC.

Madden NFL 25 Gameplay Details

Madden NFL 25 Offers Several Ways To Play

When it comes to basic gameplay, players pretty much know what to expect from a Madden game, and Madden NFL 25 won’t be a huge departure from that. Instead of trying to reinvent how a football game works, Madden NFL 25 has simply made some updates to the game’s engine. The main gameplay differences between Madden NFL 25 and the previous games in the series are in its game modes.

The updates made to Franchise mode on next-gen systems and PC have added a new level of immersion to the experience. Players now interact directly with their players in several different simulated environments and via text. Players can now also play as a male or female coach, making the experience more inclusive for a wider range of players. Players will also meet Roger Goodell at the in-game NFL Draft, though given how unpopular the commissioner is, it’s hard to say many fans will be super excited about that.

Superstar mode allows players to experience the world of the NFL from the perspective of an athlete. Players create their custom athlete and participate in the season playing only their chosen position. There is a character progression system that allows players to improve their abilities and overall stats over time.

Ultimate Team mode also returns to Madden NFL 25. This game mode has been polarizing in the past due to its pay-to-win mechanics. Players who don’t mind grinding out challenges to earn new players, or who are willing to pay money for this mode seem to enjoy it. Others prefer to stick with game modes that don’t give players an advantage based on how much money they spend on it.

Source: EA Sports