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What is Madden NFL 25?

What coaches, parents, and players need to know about Madden NFL 25

Updated over 4 weeks ago

Madden NFL 25 is an online video game developed by Electronic Arts (EA) and was released on August 13th, 2024. Check out the Madden NFL 25 official gameplay trailer. Madden NFL 25 is rated E for Everyone.

Game Details

What's the game objective of Madden NFL?

Madden NFL emulates the traditional sport of American Football, where two teams compete to score the most points within the time limit. Each game consists of four five-minute quarters. The gameplay simulates a typical American Football game, where players control players on their chosen team to call plays and execute as the players on the field.

Which teams and players can I choose from?

Competing players can select from any current professional NFL team equipped with their current roster. Alternative teams/rosters are not allowed.

Game Setup

Which platform will the game be played on?

Madden NFL 25 supports crossplay, enabling gamers to play together on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

What hardware or software will be required to play?

How do I download Madden NFL?

All console titles offer a purchasable physical copy (found at many retailers) or a digital copy (found online - PS5 / Xbox).

  • After purchasing a physical copy, the game disc can be inserted into the Playstation or Xbox console to begin any necessary automatic downloads.

  • Purchasing digital copies provides a 12-character code that can be redeemed in the Playstation Store, or 25-character code for Xbox that can be redeemed in the Xbox Store, from the console itself.

  • Steps for redeeming a digital code can be found via Playstation Support and via Xbox Support.

Competition/Match Information

What’s the match format?

Teams are made up of one player, who will compete 1v1 in a Best-of-3 games format to determine the overall winner of the match. The first player to record two game wins will be awarded the win for the match. Each game lasts about 30 minutes on average.

What days will Madden NFL be played on?

Madden NFL’s official match days will be on Thursdays.

Additional Resources

Where can I find resources to improve my play?

Many professional Madden players provide tutorials and useful information on YouTube, ranging from extensive guides on specific techniques to general beginner’s guides to gameplay. Top players will also show their matches on YouTube and Twitch to explain their mindset and reasonings. With this in mind, record and review your team’s matches to help them overcome their weaknesses and capitalize on their strengths.

  • If playing on PC, you can find the game download either through Steam, EA, or Epic Games.

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