Madden 25 release date: Pre-order and latest news

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Read on to find out when the Madden 25 release date is, where to pre-order the game, which platforms it can be played on, and for details on gameplay changes. Skip to the end of the page to watch a trailer, too!

When is the Madden 25 release date?

Madden 25’s standard release date is Friday 16th August 2024, EA has confirmed.

Fans can play the game three days early, from 13th August, by pre-ordering the Deluxe Edition of the game.

What is the UK launch time for Madden 25?

The UK launch time for Madden 25 is 5am on 16th August 2024.

Deluxe Edition owners were allowed to play from 9pm on 12th August 2024.

Can I pre-order Madden 25?

Yes, Madden 25 is still available to pre-order.

Players can pre-order the Standard Edition or Deluxe Edition of the game, and both come with some nifty pre-order bonuses.

As explained above, all pre-orders of the Deluxe Edition come with three days of early access, allowing fans to play Madden NFL 25 from 13th August rather than 16th August.

Other Deluxe Edition bonuses include 4,600 Madden Points, AKA Player Item, and Early Access Ultimate Team challenges.

Pre-order Madden 25 Deluxe Edition:

• Pre-order Madden 25 Deluxe Edition on PlayStation
• Pre-order Madden 25 Deluxe Edition on Xbox (via CDKeys)
• Pre-order Madden 25 Deluxe Edition on Steam (via CDKeys)

All pre-orders of the game (Standard and Deluxe Edition) include the Christian McCaffrey Elite Player Item, choice of two strategy items (one Offence and one Defence) and, on PS5/Xbox Series X/S versions of the game, the Superstar Drip Gear and Legendary XP Boost.

Physical pre-orders of the Standard Edition of Madden 25 are available from GAME on consoles. On PC, the game is digital-only, and pre-orders with a significant discount are on CDKeys.

Which consoles and platforms can play Madden 25?

Madden 25 is available to buy and play on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC (on Steam, Epic Games Store and the EA app).

Sorry, Switch fans: the latest Madden NFL game from EA won’t be released on the platform.

It’s worth noting, too, that the game’s new BOOM Tech tackling system is only on the PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC versions of the game.

Madden 25 gameplay details – what's new?

On top of the standard list of updated rosters and smaller gameplay updates/changes, the major headline when it comes to what’s new is probably the introduction of BOOM Tech dynamic physics-based tackling.

BOOM Tech tackling is present in the PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC versions of the game only. The feature is unavailable on the PS4 or Xbox One editions.

With BOOM Tech and FieldSENSE, players should notice more realistic collisions and animations on and off the ball. The Hit Stick has been re-engineered, too.

For a proper run-down of the new gameplay changes and additions in Madden 25, check out the official Gameplay Deep Dive trailer below (which goes into a ton of specifics):

Moving onto modes, the normal list of them is available, with Franchise mode in particular being given a fresh lick of paint.

Franchise mode now includes a new NFL Draft Night experience, Team Builder, Franchise Central and more upgrades. There’s a lot to get through, so it’s best to either watch the Deep Dive trailer from EA Sports or check out the official blog post about Franchise mode in Madden 25.

As the real-life NFL season progresses, expect live events and themed programs in Ultimate Team and Superstar.

Is there a Madden 25 trailer?

There are a few Madden 25 trailers available to watch on YouTube, but we’ve thrown in the Official Reveal Trailer below, which gives a great taste of what to expect in the game’s different modes.

Give it a watch!

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