The exciting summer of football gaming isn`t just about EA Sports College Football 26. Gridiron fans can also look forward to Madden NFL 26, set to launch on August 14, 2025. This latest installment of the football simulation series will be available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. Significantly, Madden NFL 26 will shift focus entirely to the current generation of consoles, leaving behind PS4 and Xbox One. Its release marks a return to Nintendo platforms for the first time since Madden NFL 13 on the Wii U.
With Madden NFL 26 arriving just over a month after EA CFB 26, dedicated fans will have ample time to immerse themselves in the college game before transitioning to the professional league. Here`s a breakdown of the information currently available regarding the different versions of the new Madden title:
Madden NFL 26 – Standard Edition
Preordering the Standard Edition grants the following bonuses:
- Cover athlete elite player item
- Superstar Legendary XP boost
- Franchise coach ability points
Madden NFL 26 – Deluxe Edition
Preordering the Deluxe Edition includes these bonuses:
- Early access (starting August 11)
- Early access solo challenges (starting August 11)
- Season 1 elite player item (requires preordering by July 24)
- 4,600 Madden points
- Exclusive player card item
- Cover athlete elite player item
- Superstar Legendary XP boost
- Franchise coach ability points
Madden NFL 26 – MVP Bundle
Preordering the MVP Bundle provides the following bonuses:
- MVP On the Clock Pack (requires preordering by April 29)
- Early access (starting August 11)
- Early access solo challenges (starting August 11)
- Season 1 elite player item (requires preordering by July 24)
- 4,600 Madden points
- Exclusive player card item
- Cover athlete elite player item
- Superstar Legendary XP boost
- Franchise coach ability points
The MVP On the Clock Pack is a special bonus for early preorders, containing a 99 Overall Travis Hunter player item. This item can be used in both the current EA CFB 25 and Madden NFL 25 titles. Additionally, the pack includes one MUT/CUT elite player item for the upcoming versions of both games.
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