The PC model of Madden NFL 24 may have the identical options because the PS5 and Xbox Sequence X/S variations, permitting crossplay between the platforms and bringing the collection updated on PC after a number of years of last-gen ports.
These current-gen console options embody the most recent “FieldSense” throwing, catching, and tackling controls and animations that have been launched in final 12 months’s PS5 and Xbox Sequence X/S variations—however not the PC model—and a model new animation system that EA says provides “extra physique definition that improves the fluidity of athletic movement.”
As a result of each function in a sports activities recreation will need to have a trademarked identify that makes it sound prefer it was invented by NERV, that animation system known as “SAPIEN,” and EA says it “delivers a leap ahead in NFL realism by rebuilding the character skeleton offering extra physique definition and variation to on discipline physiques.”
Different function highlights within the now-modern PC model are new “contested catch tackles,” wrap tackles, and scoop tackles, “an overhauled catching system,” AI enhancements, Celebrity mode, which was in final 12 months’s PS5/Xbox Sequence X variations, and Franchise mode updates.
As for why EA has been placing the last-gen Maddens on PC within the first place, EA advised Sports activities Avid gamers On-line in 2021 that it was “targeted on making the most effective, high quality expertise on new consoles earlier than seeking to improve different platforms.” Not a fantastic reply—why should not the PC have the “greatest” expertise if it is technically attainable?—however not less than Madden on PC will now be the present model of the sport and never a pared again model for outdated {hardware}.
One draw back, although, is that this implies a value bump: As an alternative of $60 like Madden 23’s PC model, Madden 24 will probably be $70 on PC, the brand new regular for PS5 and Xbox Sequence X/S video games.
Madden NFL 24 will launch on August 18, and on PC it will be accessible on Steam, the Epic Video games Retailer, and the EA app.
