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Madden NFL 17 Title Update #2 Available Now For Xbox One & PS4 - Details Included

10:26 AM - October 4, 2016 by charter04

Madden NFL 17 title update #2 is available now for Xbox One and PlayStation 4, it includes fixes to gameplay, franchise, and Ultimate Team modes. Check out the details below.

Gameplay

Tuned Wide Receivers dropping wide open passes to be less frequent
Auto-Moves now set to OFF for all MUT Solo Challenges
Player-Lock camera fixes
Tuned Auto-Broken Tackles to be less frequent
Variety of defensive run-game tuning fixes
Strip-Ball exploit fixed
Fixed issue around clock running out on a defensive penalty
Fixed issue with QB�s unable to tackle after throwing an Interception
Fixed a variety of rare Special Teams issues
Defensive tuning vs. stretch/outside zone runs
Addressed a variety of fatigue-related issues
Nano-detection System improvements
Nano-detection System disabled for user vs. CPU games
Fixed 'Ice the Kicker' not functioning in certain situations
Addressed users holding kick button to take a delay penalty and re-kicking
Fixed issue with user not being able to switch players in co-op play
Tuned to WR/DB positioning on streak routes
Tuning & Adaptive AI to Linebacker fake-out chances vs. counter plays to make defensive reaction better
Kick-Meter Accuracy Range increased on All-Pro & All-Madden
Decreased 'nearby player' penalty for defender interceptions, making Interceptions more frequent

Franchise

Added ability to save/resume solo Cloud Franchise games
Head to head Cloud games will now default to the standard camera
Fixed issue where players on IR were counting against active roster
Fixed issue where user to user trades could be auto accepted when week advances
Many stats and ratings menus are now in widescreen format
Fixed issue where some heads appeared incorrect while editing
Addressed stability issues in Play the Moment, Training, Formation Subs, and Schemes
Fixed issue where some players with preexisting injuries would never return to health
Addressed issue where stats are not showing properly when viewed on team goals menu
Tuned game regression that can occur for quarterbacks
Fixed issue where defensive rookie of the year can show up as offensive player of the year
Removed ability for kneeling QBs to be hurt while simminng
Adjusted fatigue during Play the Moments
Punter stats are now visible in the menus
Draft Classes will now have varying penalty traits
Highlights menu is now available when ending the game on a simmed play
Going for it on 4th downs in Play the Moments have been tuned
Strategy suggestions in play call will now track multiple concepts

Ultimate Team

Added the ability to add multiple items to a set at once (�Batch-Add-to-Set�)
Improved MUT substitution screen UI
Chemistry art modifications (larger images!!)
Addressed the issue where filters in the Auction House would disappear
Addressed the issue where the �Unopened Packs� tile would show 0 even if you had packs unopened
Surfaced the �restart� button when failing a Solo Challenge
Game speed is set to default for all difficulties including Rookie and Pro (no longer �Slow�)
Auto Subs in MUT Solo Challenges are now working correctly

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Member Comments

# 201 CleveCluby @ 10/04/16 09:05 PM

It can't be just me, Someone else has to notice this, Since the patch and the new tuner, Playing Human,vs.CPU, play of the moment, or CPU vs CPU.. in offline franchise. The CPU teams PUNTER will only punt line drives for about 40 yds that bounce. It doesn't matter if its with the wind or against it. Every single punt is a low line drive. 3 games, same punt every time. I can't be the only person this is happening too. Some one else has to notice this. I didn't notice it immediately after the patch, really wasn't paying that much attention, Was watching for other things. But after the tuner, I am getting this every game. Does anyone else see this or am I just haunted with bad luck. ?

# 202 roadman @ 10/04/16 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CleveCluby


	It can't be just me, Someone else has to notice this, Since the patch and the new tuner, Playing Human,vs.CPU, play of the moment, or CPU vs CPU.. in offline franchise. The CPU teams PUNTER will only punt line drives for about 40 yds that bounce. It doesn't matter if its with the wind or against it. Every single punt is a low line drive. 3 games, same punt every time. I can't be the only person this is happening too. Some one else has to notice this. I didn't notice it immediately after the patch, really wasn't paying that much attention, Was watching for other things. But after the tuner, I am getting this every game. Does anyone else see this or am I just haunted with bad luck. ?

Not sure CC, I played a offline CFM indoors and the Vikings punter was kicking the ball OUB and keeping it away from Cobb. All the punts were high and angling out the sideline.

# 203 grismosw @ 10/04/16 09:18 PM

Time to get started!

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# 204 ajra21 @ 10/04/16 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by drustrk3


	hahaha! same! glad not to be the only one. Not telling her about this update. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

remote play on my mac while she watches her stuff works great.

# 205 ajra21 @ 10/04/16 09:30 PM

just simmed a couple of drafts. much better.

1. quality of players is lower and therefore more realistic.

2 the distribution of positions taken in the first round is more accurate. for instance, only two QB had a first round grade. no OG. only a couple of non-pass rushing LB.

just feels better.

# 206 CleveCluby @ 10/04/16 09:43 PM

Thanks Roadman. I appreciate it. I just don't get it, I have tried 4 or 5 games now, Just partials to see if it changes, But it is every game with these low line drive punts watching CPU vs. CPU. My punter is fine. I do see improvement in other areas. But this is a killer for me. Have you played since DL the new tuner. ? I am at a loss, don't know why it is doing that. Maybe I will build a complete new franchise and see if that helps. I still can't save without getting the blue screen and Error code. I love this game but it is driving me crazy. I have things happen to me that no one else seems to experience. I'll try deleting the new tuner if I can, I don't play Online anyway. Please if you or anyone notices this, let me know so that I don't think I'm crazy..

Always nice communicating with you. We go back a long way..

# 207 niftyjets @ 10/04/16 09:46 PM

Does anybody know what was done in the tuner update that came out today?

Thanks

# 208 NFCastle @ 10/04/16 10:00 PM

Didn't see it in the notes but does this mean update 1 is now applied for offline franchises too!?

They had only made the tweaks for online and I never saw anything mentioned about a carry over to offline.

# 209 Rjrosco @ 10/04/16 10:03 PM

Yep just happened to me line drive punt by the CPU 29 yards. Also CPU running game is now terrible as well. Quarterbacks don't throw out of bounds like they use to instead just stand waiting to be sacked. Hmm I don't know shouldn't have download this patch had a great thing going before, was 3 and 6 with the Browns and now Iam beating the Ravens 23-0 at halftime. Maybe I'll trying deleting my profile see if that does anything

# 210 rudyjuly2 @ 10/04/16 10:09 PM

Played one game and lost 20-17 to Bills. Hard to say what has changed after one game. Felt similar. I did see a non qb fumble and I was sacked once and never fumbled. Stretch play defence seemed a bit better. One thing I did notice was tackling from behind seemed better. Receivers made catches and we're tackled rather than race to end zone. CPU DBS had hands of glue on interceptions. I threw a bunch and they made me pay every time.

Didn't seem like a huge difference or anything but I only played one exhibition game. Sideline awareness was still bad. Tyrod Taylor did scramble once but didn't move around much other than that.

# 211 Cutler2Hester @ 10/04/16 10:27 PM

Pretty disappointing that they still havent fixed fumble recoveries being blown dead despite the defender not being touched or even being tackled in some instances.

# 212 DeuceDouglas @ 10/04/16 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CleveCluby


	It can't be just me, Someone else has to notice this, Since the patch and the new tuner, Playing Human,vs.CPU, play of the moment, or CPU vs CPU.. in offline franchise. The CPU teams PUNTER will only punt line drives for about 40 yds that bounce. It doesn't matter if its with the wind or against it. Every single punt is a low line drive. 3 games, same punt every time. I can't be the only person this is happening too. Some one else has to notice this. I didn't notice it immediately after the patch, really wasn't paying that much attention, Was watching for other things. But after the tuner, I am getting this every game. Does anyone else see this or am I just haunted with bad luck. ?

I had this happen on the first punt in the first post-patch game I played but haven't seen it since. Everything else has been a normal punt since then.

# 213 picker19 @ 10/04/16 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Rjrosco


	Yep just happened to me line drive punt by the CPU 29 yards. Also CPU running game is now terrible as well. Quarterbacks don't throw out of bounds like they use to instead just stand waiting to be sacked. Hmm I don't know shouldn't have download this patch had a great thing going before, was 3 and 6 with the Browns and now Iam beating the Ravens 23-0 at halftime. Maybe I'll trying deleting my profile see if that does anything

Dude, I'm experiencing the exact same thing as you. Played 2 games so far, and it's been awful...CPU ran for less than 2 ypc in both games, passing is unstoppable (both USER and CPU had >80% completion in both games), and I wiped the CPU out in both. I was loving the game before, but this sucks. However, I have seen this happen before...you get one version of game play, you make a small change, like play clock, or you delete the profile, and suddenly you get a different game, for better or worse. So, like you, I am going to mess around with deleting my profile and maybe the tuner, too.

Oh, and yes, I've seen those line-drive punts. The CPU did it every single punt in one game.

# 214 coach422001 @ 10/04/16 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by IcedCoffee1983


	Dude this is happening to me too! I'm playing my Patriots CFM, game 3 against Houston and EVERY SINGLE time they punt they do this low line drive right at my first row of players and one of them jumps on it, for a super short punt. No one else is having this?? I can't even play all of a sudden.. I tried re-starting the game a couple times but it keeps happening.

Before the patch the issue was CPU popping punts into the wind about 20 yards. You guys are now see low liners about 35-40 yards bouncing in front of returner? Is it in both directions in a game? I'm watching CPU v CPU and so far just one half punter with the wind has hit normal trajectory 45 and 65 yard punts. In the direction I assume is against the wind I've seen that low line drive punt. My sample size is very small so I'll report back when I have more data. Check if this is happening on all your CPU punts or just in one direction in games. Also look to see if it also happens indoors. I'm definitely seeing high trajectory punts with the wind in this game. Just now into the wind a 45 yard normal punt. Need moe data.

I have seen in the game mccarron scramble for 12; the bengals go for it on 4th and one early from the colts 45 and mccarron called for an illegal forward pass. Two fumbles by colts wide outs.

# 215 Juve @ 10/04/16 10:42 PM

Seems as if they might've nerfed the draft classes a little too much. Or maybe I'm just experiencing a bad draft class. So far 90% of the players scouted are either 7th round or undrafted talent.

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# 216 CleveCluby @ 10/04/16 10:50 PM

Well at least I know now this isn't just me. But it is a complete GAME KILLER. I guess it just decides which Punter it is going to affect. Playing H2H probably don't matter because you will do your own punting but it is a killer to CPU. VS CPU. In my last test game, I was thrilled to see the CPU do a normal punt, But then, When my Browns, MY TEAM went to punt, It was my team doing the line drive punts.

So once again, POTM and CPU vs. CPU becomes unplayable. In the POTM mode, I can fix it by doing my own punting if it affects my punter, But if it is affecting the CPU punter. There is nothing you can do. It completely ruins the game.

I guess I will try a complete re-install and try not to DL the patch that was supposed to fix things, Not ruin them. Doesn't anyone test these things before they put it out. This is becoming more Frustrating than it is enjoyment. It is totally ridiculous and absolutely no EXCUSE for it.

I wouldn't even care if there was a work around, But there is not. Tried deleting profile, tuner, and nothing worked so it is in the patch. I think EA should pay me for all the time and effort that I have spent trying to make a broken game playable.

If anyone finds a solution, I would appreciate it if you would share.

# 217 DeuceDouglas @ 10/04/16 10:55 PM

Played the Bucs in my third game and lost 27-20. Was another fun game. I was up 20-7 and in full control and then just went dead on offense and couldn't stop them at all. Winston was putrid in the first half but led them on a TD drive just before halftime and then was great in the second half leading them to 17 fourth quarter points and the W.

Biggest plus since the patch is defense. Seeing a lot better WR/DB interactions and a lot more of them when I'm on defense as well which is very nice. My players don't feel so stupid and have been making nice plays and reacting like I'd hope and expect them to.

The fumbles are getting to be a bit much though. In three games I've played I've fumbled six times now. Seems like every time my QB gets hit it's a fumble. Had a play against the Bucs where I ran PA and didn't even have time to control my QB before he was hit and fumbled. Also had this which was interesting:

Still seeing some really boneheaded OL play as well but running the ball feels a lot better for me. I've actually finallly got the CPU running decent as well without it all being huge runs. Only had 4 CPU throwaways out of 12 incompletions but Winston was lights out from the first half two-minute warning on. Wind meter is still bugged too.

# 218 bcruise @ 10/04/16 10:58 PM

Had the AI punt against me 5 times in Dallas in my first played post-patch game, all were normal looking punts. Will try to play a (fully) outdoor stadium for my next game to see if it makes a difference.

Game was pretty good, Jacquizz Rodgers had a 4.2 YPC against me and my running game was solid too. Cutler was decent, but did some weird stuff in the pocket that led to sacks.

# 219 ballinoutactrl @ 10/04/16 11:10 PM

The qb tackling people after they intercept glitch is definitly not fixed i spam pressed tackle button as i ran stride for stride with a guy for 40 yards and he wont tackle

# 220 coach422001 @ 10/04/16 11:11 PM

Bengals colts pre season had punt a g of 43 and 58 with a long of 77. Saw the line drive punt on the first into wind but not after. Worried the long with-the-wind punt will be the norm too. Just one game so will test more tomorrow.

Did get a defensive holding. Unfortunately a lot of false starts late on the last drive. Will need to tweak some sliders but their isn't a fix if the punts are as affected as some have seen.

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