Madden 24 Title Update Details – September 1st, 2023

EA Sports has released a new title update for Madden 24. There are fixes for general gameplay, franchise mode, Ultimate Team, and a lot more.

Some notable areas that weren’t addressed in this update include quarterback pass accuracy and franchise mode draft classes.

We’ve got the full details below!

Gameplay:

• Tuning to allow the defense more time to make adjustments vs. hurry up offense.
• Fixed an issue causing edge pass rushers to shed to the inside too frequently.
• Fixed an issue allowing users to draw defenders out of coverage on Gun Empty HB Wide RPO Stick Draw.
• Fixed a broken route on Gun Bunch Y Flex Verticals.
• Fixed a broken route on Gun Trips TE Pats Y In with the wheel route running to the boundary side.
• Fixed a rare issue preventing the offense from snapping the ball after motioning a receiver on Shotgun mesh plays.
• Fixed an issue allowing the incorrect signature celebration to trigger for Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle.
• Fixed an issue causing a player to sometimes freeze on the ground after scoring a TD and diving into or getting tackled in the end zone.
• Fixed an issue allowing a celebration to be selected from the celebration wheel when too close to the goalpost following a TD.
• Fixed a rare issue causing players to see ‘Big Head Mode’ in other modes after leaving practice mode.
• Fixed a rare issue preventing users from picking a defensive play after an offsides penalty.
• Fixed an issue in the ‘Trench Battle – Long Hall’ mini-game that made it too difficult to tackle the QB.
• Updated a play in the Bucs playbook referencing the Seahawks.
• Abilities: Tuning and fixes to make the following abilities more effective:

• Inside Shade/Outside Shade
• Unstoppable Force
• Double or Nothing
• Jam Master
• Press Elite
• Return Man

Franchise Mode:

• Fixed issue with Franchise news where no news was being generated after Free Agency.
• Fixed an issue where the Dynamic Momentum/Home Field Advantage setting was not working properly.
• Fixed an issue where commissioners of a league were unable to edit the appearance of other CPU players.
• Fixed an issue where non-commissioners could change the age of a player.
• Fixed an issue where non-commissioners could edit the height and weight of a player.
• Fixed an issue with several injuries that were causing inconsistent recovery times.
• Fixed an issue where contract acceptance factors were sometimes not returning the expected values when a player’s first offered contract is during the Offseason Re-Sign week.
• Fixed an issue where editing a player in the front end would cause issues with their Years Experience’ field.
• Fixed an issue that would cause season icons to appear in the draft widget during the draft.
• Fixed an issue where the weather could change when resuming a franchise game.
• Fixed an issue where teams would be wearing default uniforms when resuming a franchise game rather than the ones selected to start the game.
• Fixed an issue where players would sometimes appear in free agent uniforms and display ‘No Team Data’ in their player card.
• Fixed a crash when entering the Scouts menu as a Free Agent coach.
• Fixed an issue where newly hired coaches could appear in the Coach of the Year award.
• Added a Controls option to the mini-games pause menu in Franchise Mode.
• Fixed an issue where players on their fifth-year option would sometimes appear twice in the re-sign list.
• Fixed an issue where the Edit Player option was not available when joining a league as a player.
• Fixed an issue where the Season Experience setting was not affecting the Reorder Depth Chart option.
• Fixed an issue where users were able to restructure contracts as a player.
• Fixed an issue on the Team Select screen where the ‘Taken By’ text was difficult to read.
• Fixed an issue where an incorrect message was displayed when reaching the maximum draft pick limit.
• Fixed several UI and Font issues.
• Various Stability Fixes.

Ultimate Team:

• Fixed an issue where after completing a challenge, selecting the next challenge no longer leads to an aerial view of the empty stadium.
• Fixed an issue where entering settings from the new user experience no longer soft locks the game.
• Xbox One and PS4 will no longer have text overlapping on coin rewards in Field Pass.
• Fixed an issue that caused economic information to not show in the catalog.
• Fixed an issue that caused stats not to track in Solo Battles if wearing an MCS uniform.
• When completing the Ultimate Preseason the progress bar will now fill completely.
• Various visual bugs.

Superstar Mode:

• Fixed the issue where Online H2H users were shown different Color Curated Uniforms in online games.
• Fixed Showdown squad desync when Party Leader previews the Top Rewards at Squads Ranked or Group Filling.
• Fixed an issue in Superstar Showdown online allowing the celebration wheel to appear for the incorrect user.
• Fixed an issue in Superstar Showdown preventing the celebration wheel to appear as much as it should for QB’s on First Downs.
• Fixed an issue in Superstar Showdown preventing the chosen TD celebration from triggering on a game-winning TD.
• Fixed issue where users that are not the Party Leader in Showdown could view and scroll events when returning to lobby post game.
• Improved the visual look of the Blitz Timer in Superstar Showdown.
• Fixed issue with Franchise news where no news was being generated after Free Agency.
• Fixed a rare save file issue – including position in league changing to QB during the season.
• Removed autoplay functionality for Social Media Reactions.
• Fixed multiple top priority visual bugs.
• Several Stability Bugs.

NFL Authenticity:

• Added Lions and Browns new alternate helmets.
• Branding Updated on Jaguars stadium.
• Branding Updated on Jets center field logo.
• Branding Updated on Giants center field logo.
• New Gear added:
  • Jordan Fly Lock Gloves
  • Jordan Retro Low Cleats
  • Jordan 7 Low Cleats
• Fixed an issue causing the shoulder numbers to be mismatched from the uniform number on the Vikings Alt. Classic uniform.
• Fixed an issue causing the Jets Alt. Classic to populate as a dark uniform option rather than light.
• Fixed an issue with the Eagles stadium walls not having collision enabled on all geometry.
• New/Updated Heads:
  • Jets QB Aaron Rodgers
  • Eagles DT Jalen Carter
  • Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez
  • Texans SS Jalen Pitre
  • Bengals LE Myles Murphy
  • Packers LOLB Lukas Van Ness
  • Seahawks ROLB Boye Mafe

Presentation:

• Fixed static on-field players after exiting Super Sim.
• Fixed gameplay camera sometimes being zoomed out after exiting Instant Replay.
• Fixed shots of backwards referees appearing in specific stadiums.
• Fixed missing NFL player portraits in player wipe.
• Fixed QB running onto field after a safety, updated to kicking team.
• Various fixes for jumbotron in Showdown.
• Fixed pop in gameplay camera after QB throws ball in Target Passing mini game.
• Updated NFL stadium exterior shots.

Audio:

• Increased the volume of the collision sounds (blocking, tackles, etc.)
• Increased the volume of the team specific SFX & crowd chants.
• Variety of Commentary bug fixes and tuning.
• Additional crowd logic and tuning.
• Fixed issues with volume fluctuations with music and ambience in Superstar mode hubs.
• Added 1,900 lines of new commentary from Brandon Gaudin and Charles Davis.
  

UI:

• Player Portraits – Various player portrait fixes
• General – Various polish updates to UI.

What would you like to see addressed in the next Madden 24 title update? Let us know in the comments below!