EA Sports Madden NFL 21 Unveils Next Generation Gameplay Fueled by Real-World NFL Player Data
November 18 2020 - 11:00AM
Business Wire
NFL’s Next Gen Stats Powers Next Gen Player
Movement and Replays While New Hardware Unlocks the Most Immersive
Game Day Presentation Ever
Buy Madden NFL 21 for Xbox One or PlayStation®4
and Get the Next Generation Version for Free on December 4
Watch the Next Gen Gameplay Trailer
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) is bringing players the most
realistic football simulation experience with today’s unveil of EA
SPORTS Madden NFL 21 on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation®5. Madden
NFL 21 on next generation consoles sets a new standard of realism
and authenticity, highlighted by all-new gameplay innovation that
brings fluid player movement powered by real-world athlete data
from the NFL’s Next Gen Stats. EA SPORTS is also delivering the
most immersive Madden NFL experience to date on new hardware with
enhanced game day presentation with new visual details showcased by
deferred rendering and lighting and location-based audio that bring
the sights and sounds of the NFL to life.
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On December 4, when Madden NFL 21 launches on next generation
consoles, players will receive their first taste of the future of
Madden NFL gameplay with Next Gen Player Movement powered by the
NFL's Next Gen Stats. Real-life player movement data - including
route paths, acceleration rates and speeds - is captured by the NFL
using sensors worn by every player in the league during each game.
This data, called Next Gen Stats, is fed into Madden NFL 21 to
drive fluid animation selection based on how players actually move
when running, cutting and changing direction on the field creating
the most realistic player movement in franchise history. Next Gen
Player Movement comes to life on both sides of the ball, with elite
route runners running their actual routes logged by Next Gen Stats
and showcasing explosive first steps and direction changes, while
elite defenders will react more realistically to opposing routes
and runs.
"Every console transition year, our team is equally excited by
the possibilities of new technology and inspired to develop both
new and improved experiences for fans of Madden NFL. This year is
no different with Madden NFL 21 representing a major step forward
in the future of football gaming with the addition of real NFL
player data from Next Gen Stats,” said Seann Graddy, Madden NFL 21
Executive Producer. “Taking advantage of the new hardware from Sony
and Microsoft, our EA SPORTS team has created an incredibly
immersive game that delivers the most authentic and realistic NFL
experience players will have ever felt.”
In Madden NFL 21 players can also expect replays powered by the
NFL’s Next Gen Stats, which provide breakdowns of key plays
showcasing this exciting new data, to give players a strategic
advantage to make adjustments to their game plan based on how the
game is unfolding. Play calling in Madden NFL 21 is also new with
star-driven play calling that makes calling plays more customizable
and intuitive for players to get the ball in the hands of their
favorite players, while also learning the rationale behind each
play. Players will also have the ability to save their favorite
plays to find quickly later.
Madden NFL has never looked, sounded or felt so real than Madden
NFL 21 on next generation consoles. On game day, the authentic
stadium environments are the most immersive to date with deferred
lighting across all surfaces that improves visual fidelity,
enhanced player visuals and all new realistic weather. Extremely
fast load times will get players to kick off in seconds and keep
them immersed as stadium environments load with unprecedented
speed.
Player bodies are also improved on next gen with unique body
compositions across all positions, and visual details that change
as the game unfolds. New cloth animation tech dynamically updates
the jersey wrinkles based on player movement improving player
silhouettes and making player bodies feel more organic and live.
Plus, new location-based audio makes the sounds of the game feel
like they are reacting to the player’s view of the action. In
addition, the haptic feedback from the new DualSense controller on
PlayStation 5 deepens the gameplay experience as players will be
able to feel the impact of passes, catches, tackles, hits and
kicks.
This is all on top of fan-favorite Madden NFL modes including
The Yard, Madden Ultimate Team (MUT), Superstar KO, Franchise, etc.
that players will be able continue to enjoy with improvements to
both current generation and next generation consoles alike.
Players who buy, or who have already bought, Madden NFL 21 for
Xbox One and/or PlayStation 4 from now to the launch of Madden NFL
22 get the Xbox Series X|S and/or PlayStation 5 version of the game
for free* when the new games are released on December 4. Players
can carry over their progress and content in Madden Ultimate Team,
The Yard and Franchise modes. Players also have the option to buy
standalone NXT LVL editions of Madden NFL 21 on the Xbox® Series
X|S and PlayStation®5 for $69.99, complete with additional high
value Madden Ultimate Team content.
Madden NFL 21 is developed in Orlando, Florida by EA Tiburon,
and is available now for Sony PlayStation®4, Microsoft Xbox® One
and PC via Origin™ and Steam. Madden NFL 21 will launch on Xbox®
Series X|S and PlayStation®5 on December 4 and will land on Stadia
- Google’s cloud-based gaming platform - this winter.
*Physical discs purchasers will need to contact EA at
help.ea.com to obtain an upgrade code for the discless consoles.
Please visit ea.com/dual-entitlement for more information.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital
interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games,
content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile
devices and personal computers.
In fiscal year 2020, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $5.5 billion.
Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a
portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as EA
SPORTS™ FIFA, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, Madden NFL,
Need for Speed™, Titanfall™ and Plants vs. Zombies™. More
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