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Madden NFL 25 Franchise mode set to introduce Storylines and revamped Draft Night

I am already hyped for Draft Night.

In Madden NFL 25, the Franchise mode seems to have some exciting changes in store. The latest deep dive, which focused on Franchise, showcased some big changes coming to Madden NFL 25.

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One such feature is an authentic Draft Night experience. Recruiting the best talent is only going to be a part of management, as there will be plenty of dynamic storylines, giving your save a new shape. With the increased focus on immersion, Madden NFL 25 will try to make you feel what it’s like to manage a franchise.

Madden NFL 25’s immersive storylines will focus on different areas

Over 70 new dynamic storylines will determine the success or failure of your Madden NFL 25 Franchise mode save. These include scenarios like:

  • You’ll have to be aware of the player’s personalities and make some hard decisions based on the situation.
  • Media commitments will have to be made more carefully, as your promises will be remembered.
  • Your players will come up with strategies about how you can manage a key weakness of your opponents.

There won’t be any right or wrong choice, and your players will also react differently to what you decide based on their personality types. There will be breakout storylines as well, and they will be focusing on the upcoming stars of your squad.

You can make different decisions while managing your breakout star. While one decision could accelerate their growth, another might do the opposite. You can also choose the difficulty of the goal you set for your emerging star. A more difficult goal could have more chances for failure, but they also offer better rewards. Like real life, some breakout storylines can be week-long, while others can involve several months in a given season.

Madden NFL 25 will offer an authentic Draft Night in Franchise mode

Talking of breakout stars – it all begins with Draft Night. Once you select a prospect, there will be new in-game videos to showcase the iconic moment, just like it happens in real life. The Draft Board will also be updated in real-time and offer access to more information on the go.

The new Prospect Hub will now display all the important information, like grades and measurables, on a spreadsheet. This will let you observe more data with less effort and sort them based on various parameters like regions, attributes, and more.

Finally, Franchise Central will be your one-stop hub for all vital information related to your team. If you’re not satisfied with the official roster, the Team Builder section will let you choose a custom squad or create your franchise.

Madden NFL 25 is set to go live on August 15, 2024.


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