Madden NFL 26 (2025)

Dominate the league in EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26.

Simulator Sport Strategy Action realismXbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5

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Classical in form, plot-driven, contemporary and earnest.

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ImpulsegamerPaul StuartAug 20254.8/5
Madden 26 may literally be the best Madden game ever, and a must purchase for fans of the pro game. I haven't loved a Madden game this much since Sega Genesis. EA Sports rightly plucked from the best aspects of College Football 25 and 26, and created a world class professional gridiron offering. Don't skip this one.
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CinelinxCaleb GayleAug 20255/5 stars
EA Sports has raised the bar with the launch of Madden 26, delivering an exceptional gaming experience that sets a new standard for the franchise.
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CGMagazineJoe FindlayAug 20259/10
EA Sports Madden NFL 26 is the most complete, authentic and rewarding entry the series has seen in years.
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Game InformerBrian SheaAug 20256/10
Despite a disappointing launch, Madden NFL 26 isn’t unsalvageable. I would imagine many of these problems will be fixed through post-launch patches, but that doesn’t change the fact that despite how strong its fundamentals appeared to be prior to stepping onto the field, much like a nervous rookie, this entry just wasn’t quite ready for primetime.
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DualShockersJake ValentineAug 20256/10
Once again, Madden NFL 26 overpromises and underdelivers. The new updates to Franchise mode and the general gameplay are nice, but let's be honest: the core issues are still there.
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Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Developer: EA Orlando
Publisher: EA Sports, Electronic Arts
Released: August 14, 2025
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
Perspective: Third person
Time to beat: 93 h main story

IGDB rating 7.5/10 from 13 ratings.

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