Madden NFL 27 (2026)

Run the league one decision at a time in EA Sports Madden NFL 27, powered by the all-new Persona Engine.

Simulator Sport Strategy Action american football steam achievementsXbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5

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IGNJason FanelliAug 20268/10
Madden NFL 27 sports another year of great on-field action, including an improved catching mechanic that works really well once you get the timing down.
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Hardcore GamerCory WellsAug 20264/5
Is Madden NFL 27 a game changer or a frustrating mess? Bugs hamper a potentially great experience. It is still fun, but lacks polish.
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Nintendo LifeKen TalbotAug 20268/10
Madden 27 improves on the performance of the previous entry and adds in a healthy suite of new features to make this a worthy new year for NFL on Switch 2. Franchise mode is even more of a time sink with the added Persona DNA management, while MUT is bursting with challenges to keep you opening packs until next year.Online issues take the shine off things, at least at launch, but this is the best football game on Nintendo hardware since Tecmo Bowl.
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NintendoWorldReportNeal RonaghanSep 20266/10
It might still make the playoffs with a losing record. The future, however, feels more like the 2026 Cleveland Browns quarterback room. Electronic Arts will be paying off their own version of Deshaun Watson's albatross of a contract for years to come, if they survive.
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GameSpotMark DelaneyAug 20267/10
Madden 27 is the fifth consecutive year in which the on-field experience has been foundationally sound and improves on its predecessor. It’s a heartening trajectory for a series I’ve spent my life playing, through both good and bad eras.
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About the game

Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Developer: EA Orlando
Publisher: EA Sports
Released: August 13, 2026
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
Perspective: Third person

IGDB rating 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.

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