This past December legendary football coach and commentator John Madden passed away. It’s only right that theMadden NFLfranchise take the opportunity to celebrate its namesake with this year’sMadden NFL 23. Electronic Arts officially revealedMadden NFL 23in a new trailer released on Thursday morning, confirming the game’s August 19 release date. The trailer is filled with footage of Madden going to work, plus a first look at what EA is calling its new FieldSENSE technology.
The reveal trailer forMadden NFL 23focuses on two different things. The first isJohn Madden, who is seen in a series of clips from his days running the sidelines and providing television game commentary. The second isMadden NFL 23’s new FieldSENSE gameplay system. FieldSENSE is described as delivering the foundation forMadden NFL 23’s “ultra-realistic gameplay” and more specifically enables better control for every position. FieldSENSE is notably only enabled on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
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A more in-depth look at FieldSENSE has since been shared byEAdescribing it as “physics-informed animation” technology. This technology has been applied through four key control mechanics named Hit Everything, Skill-Based Passing, 360° Cuts, and WR vs. DB Battles. Hit Everything offers over 3,500 new animations tied to tackling, Skill-Based Passing adds a passing meter for precision throwing, 360° Cuts lets players perform harder cuts when running with the ball, and WR vs. DB Battles focuses on quick movements without the ball.
The All Madden Edition ofMadden NFL 23includes a variety of bonus content for dedicatedMaddenplayers to use as they prefer. Not only is there a 3-day early access period, but also 4,600 Madden Points to spend on in-game microtransactions andUltimate Teampacks, a free upgrade to either PS5 or Xbox Series X/S, two Elite Players for Ultimate Team, exclusive Early Access Challenges in Ultimate Team, and more. The All Madden Edition retails for $99.99.
There’s a lot to look forward to inMadden NFL 23and this brief introduction to the new game’s upgrades and offerings is just a glimpse of what’s to come. Expect more information aboutMadden NFL 23in the weeks and months to come, whether it’s during theSummer Game Festor beyond.
Madden NFL 23releases August 19 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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