Madden NFL 23

Madden NFL 23 is a 2022 football sports simulation game developed by EA Tiburon and was published by Electronic Arts for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

The game was based on the National Football League (NFL) and one of the recent installments in the now-iconic Madden NFL series, following the release of Madden NFL 22.

For the first time since Madden NFL 2000, Madden NFL 23 features the cover of football coach and sports commentator John Madden, paying tribute to his death in 2021.

Plot and location

As with modern entries in the Madden NFL games, the Franchise Mode of Madden NFL 23 is available in 19 cities for relocations, including USA and other countries like England, Mexico, and Canada. Here are the lists of relocation areas and teams to select:

• London, England
  - Teams: London Black Knights, Bulldogs and Monarchs
• Mexico City, Mexico
  - Teams: Diablos and Golden Eagles
• Toronto, Canada
  - Teams: Toronto Huskies, Mounties and Thunderbirds
• San Antonio, Texas
  - Teams: San Antonio Dreadnoughts and Express
• Orlando, Florida
  - Teams: Orlando Orbits, Sentinels and Wizards
• Salt Lake City, Utah
  - Teams: Salt Lake City Elks, Flyers and Pioneers
• Brooklyn, New York
  - Teams: Brooklyn Barons, Beats and Bulls
• Memphis, Tennessee
  - Teams: Memphis Egyptians, Hounds and Steamers
• Chicago, Illinois
  - Teams: Chicago Blues, Cougars and Tigers
• Sacramento, California
  - Teams: Sacramento Condors, Miners and Redwoods
• Columbus, Ohio
  - Teams: Columbus Aviators, Caps and Explorers
• Portland, Oregon
  - Teams: Portland Lumberjacks, River Hogs and Snowhawks
• Austin, Texas
  - Teams: Austin Armadillos, Bats and Desperados
• Dublin, Ireland
  - Teams: Dublin Antlers, Celtic Tigers and Shamrocks
• Houston, Texas
  - Teams: Houston Gunners, Oilers and Voyagers
• San Diego, California
  - Teams: San Diego Aftershocks, Crusaders and Red Dragons
• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  - Teams: Oklahoma City Bison, Lancers, and Night Hawks
• Oakland, California - No re-branding
• St. Louis, Missouri - No re-branding

In line with the varied locations, there are relocation stadiums to choose from, including
basic and deluxe stadiums:

• Basic Canopy Stadium
• Basic Futuristic Stadium
• Basic Hybrid Stadium
• Basic Sphere Stadium
• Basic Traditional Stadium
• Deluxe Canopy Stadium
• Deluxe Futuristic Stadium
• Deluxe Hybrid Stadium
• Deluxe Sphere Stadium
• Deluxe Traditional Stadium

Gameplay

Madden NFL 23 introduces the new gameplay system called the FieldSENSE, an all-new technology that gives the foundation for consistent and ultra-realistic gameplay with more control at all positions in every game mode. This technology is only available on the Sony PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of the game. FieldSENSE has four implemented uses with new mechanics such as Hit Everything, Skill-Based Passing, 360° Cuts, and WR vs. DB battles.

The Hit Everything mechanic enhances the next-gen Hit-Stick physics, allowing players to perform football tactics like mid-air knockouts, stand-up tackles, hit the pile, and blow up blocks.

Skill-Based Passing gives more control for an all-new way of passing that provides target area and reticle, free form passing, and passing meters.

360° Cuts allows players to change directions as the ball carriers will have a freedom to hit the gaps in the defense.

Finally, the WR vs. DB battles features wide receiver release moves, cut moves, and fakes, and the defensive back presses and counters, with the new mechanic of defensive evade and the 1v1 battles.

Game modes such as the Franchise Mode, Face of the Franchise, and Madden Ultimate Team also have new features in Madden NFL 2023.

The Franchise Mode adds new features such as motivations and tags with free agency contracts, new scouting features, and drafts and trades logic.

Face of the Franchise: The League is a single-player mode that starts into the 5th NFL season with a one-year contract negotiations and the player can choose any of the skill position (QB, WR, RB, CB, MLB) with a new team.

Madden Ultimate Team allows players to build a team of current NFL superstars and Hall of Fame legends. This mode has the new feature called the Field Pass which lets players earn rewards throughout the year by playing the game. Field Pass in Madden NFL 23 consists of three types: Season, Competitive, and program-specific passes.

There is also the MUT Champions mode which is a competitive version of Ultimate Team. Players can earn Champs Entry Tokens as rewards and compete at their convenience.

Visuals and other features

Madden NFL 23 later released the Season 4 for the Ultimate Team. This includes the Season 4 Field Pass with 8 unlockable NFL players, the first-ever 99 OVR John Madden player item, Team of the Year winners, the Ring of Honor, Calvin "Megatron" Johnson player item, and the Superstar X-Factors with 6 new NFL players.

Players who purchased the Standard Edition of Madden NFL 23 will receive the pre-order bonuses including 2 selections of Elite Ultimate Team Players (1 offensive and 1 defensive), Madden strategy item, and All Madden gear.

The All-Madden Edition contains the 3-day early access, All-Madden Team Elite Player, 2 selections of Elite Ultimate Team Players (1 offensive and 1 defensive), All Madden Gear, Madden strategy item, 4600 Madden Points, and the Dual Entitlement.