Madden NFL 21 Receives Update 1.25

EA Sports has released Madden NFL 21 update 1.25 on all platforms. This new patch will add a host of changes that will improve the experience for all players and will resolve many of those bugs that the community was complaining about so much.

In fact, the Franchise Mode has finally been updated as claimed by users, so this update will be full of great news for all fans.

Of course, EA promised many more improvements for Madden NFL 22. The developer will focus fully on taking advantage of next-generation hardware with the next installment in the series, but they will not abandon players who already bought Madden NFL 21 yet.

Another game mode that has received some corrections is Madden Ultimate Team. Players will be able to buy cheap Madden 21 Coins with real money at muteamgo without issue after this update, so you don’t have to worry about it.

Without further ado, here are the patch notes from Madden NFL 21 Update 1.25:

On Xbox Series X|S & PS5.

Key Highlights:

Fix for QB freezing in certain play formations

Fix for missing Pro Bowl active abilities

Various MUT UI fixes

Franchise updates to trade logic and player value

“League History” addition to Franchise

Gameplay Updates:

Fixed an issue causing the QB to freeze after flipping Gun Split Close Play Action plays while also hot routing the HB.

Fixed an issue causing some QB’s to repeat their pre-play walk-to-line, getting set in the formation animation twice.

Fixed an issue preventing some abilities from being equipped for players on the Pro Bowl roster.

Fixed an incorrect route shown in the play-art for the play Gun Tight Doubles Zig Under.

Fixed an issue sometimes causing the receiver to run back toward the line instead of breaking out when running a zig route.

Fixed an issue with Hit Sticks not tracking properly for Abilities using Hit Stick accumulation for In the Zone criteria (e.g. Avalanche)

Madden Ultimate Team Updates:

Various UI Fixes

Franchise Updates:

NEW: Improvements to Trade Logic and Player Value

NEW: League History

Dev Note: For Madden NFL 21, League History will begin at the year of your Franchise when the update goes live and populate each year onward. Check out our deep dive on League History, Trade Logic and Player Value Gridiron Notes to learn more!

Fixed issue where “Backlash” ability was called “Pass Lead Elite”

Fixed naming of Seahawks stadium to Lumen Field (for new Franchises)

Dev Note: All updates also apply to Gen4 consoles.

Madden NFL 21 (Xbox One, PS4, PC, Stadia)

Key Highlights:

Fix for QB freezing in certain play formations

Fix for missing Pro Bowl active abilities

Fixed rusher logic in certain punting situations

Gameplay Updates:

Fixed an issue allowing punts to frequently get blocked by an AI-controlled rusher when lined up inside the 5-yard line.

Dev Note: To address this issue, we tuned the logic of the rusher that was blocking the kick. The AI was timing the Dive perfectly and not in a situation where the player rushing the punter would layout and dive due to the blocker between him and the punter.

Fixed an issue causing the QB to freeze after flipping Gun Split Close Play Action plays while also hot routing the HB.

Fixed an issue causing some QB’s to repeat their pre-play walk-to-line, getting set in the formation animation twice.

Fixed an issue preventing some abilities from being equipped for players on the Pro Bowl roster.

Fixed an issue with Hit Sticks not tracking properly for Abilities using Hit Stick accumulation for In the Zone criteria (e.g. Avalanche)

Madden NFL 21 is now available worldwide on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One and PC. The game is also available on EA Play and Xbox Game Pass.