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Madden NFL 21

Madden NFL 21 is an American football game centered on NFL play. In Face of the Franchise, you follow a playable career journey toward Hall of Fame status. On the field, use the Skill Stick ball-carrier system and new pass-rush and tackling mechanics to control plays on both sides of the ball. The Yard offers backyard football in nontraditional locations, with different rules and trick plays. You can customize an avatar and carry progression between mobile and console.

Play NFL football, build a career toward Hall of Fame status, or customize an avatar for trick-filled backyard games.

Released 28 Aug 2020

50%positive of
5.1k player reviews

Free

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Sports

PvP

Rise Through NFL Career

Control Ball-Carrier Moves

Play Backyard Trick Football

Go All Out in Madden NFL 21 where a fearless new generation of rising NFL stars is poised to change the game. Packed with fresh new features and innovative gameplay enhancements, Madden NFL 21 delivers new levels of ingenuity and control developed to inspire creativity on and off the field.

Developed by Electronic Arts · Published by Electronic Arts

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From the Devs

Madden NFL 21 delivers new features and modes including:

Face Of The Franchise: Rise To Fame | Push the limits of your legacy and shatter expectations as you rise to Hall of Fame immortality in a way that only you can. The new playable documentary career mode offers all out levels of agency and depth throughout your journey.
New Gameplay Mechanics | Gameplay innovations include the all-new Skill Stick ball-carrier system, new pass rush moves and tackling enhancements, all of which offer enhanced levels of control to inspire creativity on both sides of the ball.
The Yard | A brand new backyard football mode in Madden NFL 21 featuring non-traditional locations around the globe where trick plays, new rules, and a bold attitude are the name of the game. Create and customize a one-of-a-kind Avatar to express your individuality, equip the freshest gear you’ve ever seen in Madden, and seamlessly swap between mobile and console with cross-platform progression, only in The Yard.

Back of the Box

Platforms	Windows
Achievements	28
Age ratings	ESRB E — Mild Lyrics PEGI 3 — In-game purchases (Includes Random Items) USK 0 CRL 12 — Contains or justifies violence CSRR G ClassInd (Brazil) L — Violência FPB A — 10-12PG L CI KGRB ALL — 온라인게임 NZOFLC PG — Mild coarse language, online interactivity and in-game purchases OFLC PG — Mild coarse language, online interactivity and in-game purchases
Players	From 1 (maximum not specified)
Play modes	Online co-op Online PvP Local co-op Local PvP Split screen
Other modes	Head-to-head online matches Shared/split screen PvP exhibition play League play Ultimate Team online play Ultimate Team co-op challenges The Yard Superstar KO
Multiplayer	Madden NFL 21 supports multiplayer, including online PvP and shared/split screen PvP per the listed features. Steam tags also indicate online co-op and local co-op, and player reviews mention head-to-head play, leagues, co-op Ultimate Team challenges, playing with friends, and online modes such as Ultimate Team and The Yard. Single-player is also supported.
Multiplayer & mods	No multiplayer mod support or multiplayer-related mod features are mentioned.
Controller support	Xbox
Controller required	No
DRM / EULA	Incorporates 3rd-party DRM: EA on-line activation and Origin client software installation and background use required. Requires 3rd-Party Account: EA Account (Supports Linking to Steam Account) Requires agreement to a 3rd-party EULA Madden NFL 21 EULA
Content notices	Mild Lyrics Interactive Elements Users Interact In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items) Age rating for: ESRB
Website	Official website