The Madden 25 update 1.006 patch notes have been revealed by EA for the game’s Season 2 content, which also comes with a ton of bug fixes. You can read the full details below.
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Gameplay
Playbook Updates:
- Philadelphia Eagles playbook additions:
- WR Mid Screen, Slot Drive, RPO Q Stick Draw added to Gun Trey Open
- MTN Fork H Choice, MTN Hitch ‘n’ Go, MTN Y Post added to Gun Trips TE Flex
- Tackle Trap, Hammer Dagger, PA Jailbreak Screen added to Gun Tight Y Off Wk
- Y Flat Goalline, Z Mesh Goalline, Z Spot Goalline added to Bunch X Nasty
- 21 plays added to Gun Normal Y Off Close
- Fixed an issue where a receiver would go offsides and run off the field caused by using a hot route on an auto-motion player
- Fixed an issue causing a man coverage defender to get caught out of position against Cheat Motion in Bunch Wide Nasty
- Fixed an issue causing the Left Tackle and TE to collide on Strong Jumbo PA Spot
- A variety of improvements to play-art in the play-call screen
Other Gameplay Updates:
- Revamped passing mechanic added as an additional passing setting, also added to Hospitality Suite
- Addressed an issue giving receivers a speed boost when using Custom Stems and then Smart-Routing
- Dev Note: We made this speed boost much harder to achieve and we’re working on a fix for a future Title Update. There’s also an additional change coming soon that will further balance which route segments will be able to be customized.
- Added a new Switch Stick delay option to the Gameplay Settings Menu:
- No Delay
- Slight Delay
- Large Delay
- Disable Switch Stick
- Update to make the online kick meter default to the new Multi-Meter, as well as the default in the Hospitality Suite
- Tuning to decrease pass speed when equipped with velocity-based passing abilities, Set Feet Lead and Pass Lead Elite
- Tuning to increase the Defensive Lineman chance to sniff out the HB Slip Screen play
- Addressed an issue where Kick Returners were not able to reach the ball landing spot within the Landing Zone allowing for a specific kickoff tactic.
- Dev Note: There are other variations of kickoff maneuvers in addition to this one that the team is working on getting addressed as soon as possible.
- Added new pursuit logic to further differentiate high-pursuit rated players, improving pursuit angles for better players
- Updated the placement of the ball to be at the 30-yard line after a kickoff goes out of the back of the endzone
- Added logic so that defenders will not be faked out by Double-Pass trick plays when using Pass Commit
- Fixed an issue sometimes causing an ‘effort’ catch to trigger on a catchable pass
- Fixed an issue allowing a free rusher on a specific blitz set-up out of Nickel 2-4 Double Mug and one out of Dollar 3-2 Overload
- Dev Note: Similar to the kickoff issue, there are other blitzes in addition to the ones fixed in this update that the team is actively working towards addressing as soon as possible.
- Tuning to WR blocking so that defensive backs are able to get off blocks quicker in ratings match-ups favoring the defender
- Tuning to WR/DB block interactions so DBs are able to get off of the blocks quicker when they have the appropriate ratings
- Fixed issues causing sideline characters to go through edge walls in Seattle, Miami and New Orleans stadiums
- Fixed a variety of minor animation issues in Physics Based Tackling
- Tuning to decrease Illegal Man Downfield penalties on RPO’s
- Fixed an issue allowing HB’s to be given backfield hot routes when aligned on the line of scrimmage
- Fixed a rare issue causing the QB to become frozen when being tackled during a specific handoff
- Fixed issues causing defenders to go offsides from pre-snap movement in a variety of defensive formations
- Fixed an issue allowing defenders to sometimes slip through double teams without the appropriate animation
- Fixed an issue allowing players to use the spin move when using the conservative ball-carrier coach adjustment
Gameplay Dev Note:
- We have clearly heard players’ desire for improvements to pass coverage, and the team is working on a significant set of improvements in a future title update. The incoming improvements being investigated include:
- Hard Flats
- Cover 3 Deep Zone
- Match coverage checks vs. bunch sets
- Press animations
- Pass velocity ability tuning
- Zone Drop Coach Adjustments
- In addition to pass coverage, we also have improvements on the way for kickoff exploits, blitzes, AI-play calling and spin-move tuning.
Franchise
- Fixed an issue where the option to “Import Draft Class from Download Center” was removed from within the Franchise League
- Fixed an issue where the wrong player model would display during an Online Draft after pausing and resuming the Draft
- Tuned some areas with our logic to address the issue surrounding our simulation stats to get them more inline
Superstar Mode (PS5, Xbox Series X|S & PC only)
- Updated the profanity filter flow when importing players from EA Sports College Football.
- Fixed an issue where the camera would freeze during gameplay in The League.
- Fixed text issues in Draft cinematics.
Online H2H Ranked
- Fixed an issue where leaderboards could not be sorted by rank or player name.
- Fixed an issue where the rank summary screen was not being displayed properly when a user concedes the game.
- Fixed an issue where incorrect rank icons were being shown in ranked leaderboards.
- Fixed an issue where the top 100 leaderboard did not update to the correct rank icons.
- Fixed an issue where users were set to Bronze or Silver in the Division Leaderboards despite being in placement matches or unranked.
Dev Note: These Online H2H Ranked updates apply to both Online H2H with NFL teams and Ultimate Team’s H2H Ranked mode.
Presentation
- Added São Paulo Stadium in celebration of the NFL’s annual International Games making its debut in Brazil
- Added cameras to Super Bowl celebration cutscenes
- Fixed timing for the player grade summary at the end of Superstar – The League games
- Fixed incorrect helmet appearing in cutscenes with a Team Builder team
- Fixed post play stat milestone banners triggering too frequently in a single game
- Fixed player warping that could occur after a broadcast wipe when the Team option was selected for a touchdown celebration
- Fixed incorrect text on broadcast wipe that said “End of Regulation” at the end of an overtime period
- Fixed broken broadcast wipe if a player is tackled for a safety
- Fixed missing replay after a fake punt
- Fixed coin toss result being displayed before the coin is tossed by the referee in overtime
- Fixed ‘Coaching’ option in pause menu within Practice Mode
- Resized the Celebration mechanic wheel to be smaller and moved away from the center of the screen
Art
- Player Likeness Updates:
- Xavier Worthy (WR – Chiefs)
- Adonai Mitchell (WR – Colts)
- Brock Bowers (TE – Raiders)
- Ricky Pearsall (WR – 49ers)
- Quinyon Mitchell (CB – Eagles)
- Kenny Clark (DT – Packers)
- Joe Burrow (QB – Bengals)
- New Gear
- Adidas Electric+ 2 Cleats
- Jordan Retro Cement Cleats
- Visual Bug fixes
- Stadium Texture and Enlighten Improvements
- Sideline Jersey number fixes
- Gear color fixes (shoes, headbands, undershirts, etc)
- Texans Uniform Updates
- Fixed some head, uniform, and gear clipping issues
- Updated NFL uniform fonts
Audio
- Adjusted the in-game mix levels to make the commentary teams more audible, especially Mike Tirico & Greg Olsen.
- Fixed an issue with music stuttering/skipping as the users load into different modes.
- Added over 6,000 newly recorded lines from Kate Scott & Brock Huard, Mike Tirico & Greg Olsen, and Brandon Gaudin & Charles Davis.
- Bug fixes for commentary speaking incorrectly about the previous play.
- Dev Note: We’re aware the Washington Commanders renamed their stadium to Northwest Stadium. Replacement commentary will come in a future update.
Season 2: Game Time New Content:
ULTIMATE TEAM™ PROGRAMS
GAME TIME
NFL Kickoff means Game Time. Complete challenges to stack rewards and become unstoppable in a lineup-restricted H2H event.
GRIDIRON GUARDIANS
Gridiron Guardians are here to Supercharge your ultimate team along with powerful upgrades and rewards.
BREAKOUTS
From sleepers to superstars, use the best breakout players set to make an impact in the league to build your lineup and dominate the competition.
HISPANIC HERITAGE
Earn the all-new heritage strategy item, learn about players’ rich cultures and unlock rewards playing in Azteca stadium.
FIELD PASS
PLAYER ITEMS
Celebrate the start of the NFL season with all-new Season 2 Field Pass rewards, including these six players who are ready to give your roster a boost. Earn Season tickets at every level of the field pass in order to buy all new rewards in the Season store, or hold on to them for use in future Seasons!
- Stefon Diggs| WR | 81 OVR
- Earnable through S2 Welcome Pack, or S2 Player Fantasy Packs
- Starting OVR is an 81, can be upgraded to an 89 with Season Player Upgrade Tokens.
- Kirk Cousins | QB| 81 OVR
- Earnable through S2 Welcome Pack, or S2 Player Fantasy Packs
- Starting OVR is an 81, can be upgraded to an 89 with Season Player Upgrade Tokens.
- Cooper DeJean | CB | 81 OVR
- Earnable through S2 Welcome Pack, or S2 Player Fantasy Packs
- Starting OVR is an 81, can be upgraded to an 89 with Season Player Upgrade Tokens.
- Brian Burns | LE | 81 OVR
- Earnable through S2 Welcome Pack, or S2 Player Fantasy Packs
- Starting OVR is an 81, can be upgraded to an 89 with Season Player Upgrade Tokens.
- Tyron Smith | OT | 81 OVR
- Earnable through S2 Welcome Pack, or S2 Player Fantasy Packs
- Starting OVR is an 81, can be upgraded to an 89 with Season Player Upgrade Tokens.
- Michael Penix Jr. | QB | 81 OVR
- Earnable through S2 Welcome Pack, or S2 Player Fantasy Packs
- Starting OVR is an 81, can be upgraded to an 89 with Season Player Upgrade Tokens.
REWARD PATH
- Level 2 – 70+ Bundle – 60 Season Tickets
- Level 3 – Random Strategy Item – 75 Season Tickets
- Level 4 – 150 Season Tickets – 100 Season Tickets
- Level 5 – Rare Option Pack – 100 Season Tickets
- Level 6 – 81 OVR Season Player Fantasy Pack (Esc 87) – 100 Season Tickets
- Level 7 – Uniform Pack – 100 Season Tickets
- Level 8 – 6,000 Coins Common – 100 Season Tickets
- Level 9 – Rare Option Pack – 100 Season Tickets
- Level 10 – 82 OVR S2 Upgrade Token (Esc 87) – 100 Season Tickets
- Level 11 – 7,500 Coins Common – 200 Season Tickets
- Level 12 – 150 Season Tickets – 200 Season Tickets
- Level 13 – Random Strategy Item – 200 Season Tickets
- Level 14 -150 Season Tickets – 200 Season Tickets
- Level 15 – Rare Option Pack – 200 Season Tickets
- Level 16 – 81 OVR Season Player Fantasy Pack (Esc 87) – 225 Season Tickets
- Level 17 – Season 3 XP Token – 225 Season Tickets
- Level 18 -7,500 Coins – 225 Season Tickets
- Level 19 – Epic Option Pack – 225 Season Tickets
- Level 20 – 83 OVR S2 Upgrade Token (Esc 87) – 225 Season Tickets
- Level 21 – 10,000 Coins – 225 Season Tickets
- Level 22 – 300 Season Tickets – 225 Season Tickets
- Level 23 – Random Strategy Item – 225 Season Tickets
- Level 24 – 300 Season Tickets – 225 Season Tickets
- Level 25 – Epic Option Pack – 225 Season Tickets
- Level 26 – 81 OVR Season Player Fantasy Pack (Esc 88) – 250 Season Tickets
- Level 27 – Uniform Pack – 250 Season Tickets
- Level 28 – 11,000 Coins – 250 Season Tickets
- Level 29 – Epic Option Pack – 250 Season Tickets
- Level 30 – 84 OVR S2 Upgrade Token (Esc 88) – 250 Season Tickets
- Level 31 – 16,000 Coins – 250 Season Tickets
- Level 32 – 300 Season Tickets – 250 Season Tickets
- Level 33 – Random Strategy Item – 250 Season Tickets
- Level 34 – 450 Season Tickets – 250 Season Tickets
- Level 35 – 85 OVR S2 Upgrade Token (Esc 89) – 250 Season Tickets
- Level 36 – 81 OVR Season Player Fantasy Pack (Esc 88) – 350 Season Tickets
- Level 37 – Epic Option Pack Epic 350 Season Tickets
- Level 38 – 20,000 Coins – 350 Season Tickets
- Level 39 – Epic Option Pack – 350 Season Tickets
- Level 40 – 86 OVR S2 Upgrade Token (Esc 89) – 350 Season Tickets
- Level 41 – 30,000 Coins – 200 Season Tickets
- Level 42 – 500 Season Tickets – 150 Season Tickets
- Level 43 – Random Strategy Item – 150 Season Tickets
- Level 44 – Legendary Option Pack – 150 Season Tickets
- Level 45 – 87 OVR S2 Upgrade Token (Esc 89) – 150 Season Tickets
- Level 46 – 81 OVR Season Player Fantasy Pack (Esc 89) – 150 Season Tickets
- Level 47 – Legendary Option Pack – 150 Season Tickets
- Level 48 – 25,000 Coins – 150 Season Tickets
- Level 49 – Season 3 XP Token #2 – 150 Season Tickets
- Level 50 – 88 OVR S2 Upgrade Token (Esc 89) – 150 Season Tickets
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