Franchise Mode

Franchise Mode has new ways to play and more decisions to make, thanks to fan requests. The Madden NFL team has turned this feedback into some fantastic upgrades. Take your team all the way in Franchise Mode with new ways to play like Training and Game Planning, Big Decisions, and Play the Moments; these features still allow you to play the game like you normally do and simulate these features, or take your game to a whole new level by making your team better each week. There are more realistic player developments that allow for a much more advanced strategy when recruiting, signing free-agents, and allocating XP to the players in your roster. Our Franchise Mode walkthrough helps you with all of the new features and how to implement them, whether you’ve played it before or if you’re brand new to the Madden NFL family.

New Franchise Mode Features

Training and Game Planning
Big Decisions
Play the Moment
Improved Dynamic Drive Goals
Improved Coach/Player Customization
Regression Feedback
Practice Squads
Player Card Everywhere
Improved Post-Game Feedback
Full Player Editing
Trade Feedback
Commish XP Tools
Free Agent Bidding
Scores Around the League
Improved News Hub
Deep Tuning

Presentation

This season, become the superstar! With all-new presentations, you are the focus of the action. Two new voices have been introduced to the game, providing commentary that is both relevant to what’s happening on the field, as well as how it relates to the rest of the league. Get pumped with the improved dynamic crowd sounds and cheering moments. Experience the most complete Madden NFL ever with all of these new presentation features and take your team all the way. Madden NFL 17 also includes two major improvements to the presentation that have never been done before. This season includes Dynamic Commentary that will be updated as the season progresses with relevant news and commentary, as well as an entire Re-Design Audio to almost every element of the game.

New Presentation Features

Cameras Focused on You
Franchise Player Cameras
Franchise Playing as Coach
Pre-Game Stage Intro
Innovating Beyond Broadcast
New Camera + Speed Control
Sound and Crowd Reactions

Gameplay

Master the ground game in Madden NFL 17 with a brand new ballcarrier system that allows for even more control over the player and more freedom to out-maneuver the defense. Take advantage of these features on Defense, as well, with gap play that is far more advanced than any Madden NFL yet and an AI that focuses on holding the edge for a better zone defense. For the veterans, these new improvements allow you to focus on your formations and the bigger picture while micromanaging as a secondary task. Newer players can let their play calling do the work for them as their AI takes care of making good decisions for your defense.

New Gameplay Features

New Ballcarrier controls (New Risk/Reward)
Recommended Move Prompts
New Concept Counters
Gap Play
Force Defender
Zone Coverage
New Special Teams
Improved Kick Meter
Ice The Kicker Ability
Trick Plays
Kick Blocking

Madden Ultimate Team (MUT)

MUT is a great test of team building and on-the-field game planning. With content that is constantly being updated throughout the season, can you build a winning team? Team Chemistry has gotten an overhaul this season and now picking teammates who will work well together is far more important than stats alone. These mechanics will challenge your coaching and are based on real action you saw on Sunday. MUT is one of the easiest modes to start enjoying quickly, and the updated content keeps it alive all season long!

Draft Champions

Draft Champions allows you to select your team in a 15-round draft and then bring it right onto the field to compete. Along the way, you will have some tough choices about which players to select and how they will factor into your team and scheme. Don’t miss out on this fun and challenging way to play! Check out full coverage of the mode in the Draft Champions chapter. We will help you win games and earn rewards, no matter which coach or team you draft!