How to change playbooks in Madden NFL 25

If you’re unhappy with the default plays on offense and/or defense in Madden NFL 25, you can simply choose to change the playbook to your liking.

Not every playbook plays out in the same fashion, and certain ones will align better with your squad. Then there are the ones like Cleveland’s defense, which works well with almost every team I have tried so far. The same applies to offense – I love the Miami Dolphins’ offensive playbook for their motion plays. By changing the default playbooks, which is really easy, you can customize your in-game experience as much as you want.

How to switch playbooks in Madden NFL 25

The default playbooks can be changed from the main in-game settings.

• Go to the Game Options tab in settings.
• Scroll down to go to the default offensive and defensive playbook section.
• Use the right and left D-pad to choose a playbook of your liking.
• You can opt for either team-based playbooks (based around particular coaches) or custom options (the Multiple D is an excellent choice in defensive playbooks).

That’s all you’ve to do to change the default playbooks. Do note that this is applicable for exhibition matches and friendlies. You can do the same from team settings in the Franchise mode. In the Superstar mode, you’ll have to rely on the selections made by your coaches. As for Ultimate Team, it’s different and based on the playbooks you unlock.

If you’re unsure about the best defensive and offensive playbooks in Madden NFL 25, make sure to go through this guide. In a nutshell, here are some of the popular choices that will help you make good plays on offense and defense.

• Cleveland Browns have excellent defensive plays, with emphasis on Nickel and Dime.
• Multiple D is a well-balanced defensive playbook.
• Green Bay Packers’ offensive playbook has several plays that are ideal in competitive modes.

The Creation Center also allows you to customize existing playbooks and mix and match to suit your squad.