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Madden NFL 18 Features New Target Passing, Coverage Assignments & More

07:11 AM - May 12, 2017 by Steve_OS

Amazon has revealed some of the Madden NFL 18 features, as we get closer to an official announcement from EA Sports. Not only does it look like we will see new target passing, but it also mentions coverage assignments. Maybe we can finally assign the best corner vs. best receiver? EA is also giving users different play styles, ranging from Arcade, Simulation and Competitive.

Amazon also notes, Madden NFL 18 releases on August 25 for the Standard Edition ($59.99), but fans that pre-order the Madden NFL 18 G.O.A.T. Edition ($79.99), can get the game 3 days earlier, on August 22.

More details should be released soon.

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Madden NFL 18 takes a significant visual leap with the power of the Frostbite engine. See stunning new stadium exteriors surrounded by vast cityscapes and watch the spectacle of NFL game day come to life in the most photorealistic game to date. Play each matchup to your specifications by selecting from three new Play Styles or play the best real world match ups each week in Play Now Live! With the introduction of even more ways to play, coupled with your favorite modes, Madden Ultimate Team and Franchise, this is Madden like you've never seen before.

Pre-order today and receive up to $50 in additional value including three days early, full game access to Madden NFL 18: G.O.A.T. Edition. Start building your dynasty on day one with one of five Elite G.O.A.T. players, an Elite Player from your favorite NFL team, 12 Squad Packs, 2500 contracts and one uniform pack in Madden NFL 18 Ultimate Team, the complete NFL team-building mode where you build, play and win with your ultimate team of today's nfl superstars and legends.

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# 61 Cowboy008 @ 05/12/17 11:38 AM

# 62 jpierce134 @ 05/12/17 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Dj_MyTime


	This isn't mid-arm it's a yellow wristband. If you back it up and watch again you can see it pretty clearly.

Gotcha... it was kind of hard to tell, but after you pointed that out I see it! Thanks

# 63 Sheba2011 @ 05/12/17 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by wallofhate


	I wonder if ea access changes now that they're selling this goat edition? As of right now if your reasoning to get the goat is to play it early there would be no need if you already have ea access you'd get to play early anyway.

My first thought was this is for PS4 owners who can't get EA Access.

# 64 DJ @ 05/12/17 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve_OS


	Amazon has revealed some of the Madden NFL 18 features, as we get closer to an official announcement from EA Sports. Not only does it look like we will see new target passing, but it also mentions coverage assignments. Maybe we can finally assign the best corner vs. best receiver? EA is also giving users different play styles, ranging from Arcade, Simulation and Competitive. Amazon also notes, Madden NFL 18 releases on August 22 and fans that pre-order the Madden NFL 18 G.O.A.T. Edition ($79.99), can get the game 3 days early. More details should be released soon. Powered by Frostbite Madden Like You've Never Seen Before Play Now Live Play the best real world NFL match ups each week Target passing Play Styles - Arcade/Simulation/Competitive Coverage Assignment Coach Adjustments Favorite Ways To Play MUT and Franchise Madden NFL 18 takes a significant visual leap with the power of the Frostbite engine. See stunning new stadium exteriors surrounded by vast cityscapes and watch the spectacle of NFL game day come to life in the most photorealistic game to date. Play each matchup to your specifications by selecting from three new Play Styles or play the best real world match ups each week in Play Now Live! With the introduction of even more ways to play, coupled with your favorite modes, Madden Ultimate Team and Franchise, this is Madden like you've never seen before. Pre-order today and receive up to $50 in additional value including three days early, full game access to Madden NFL 18: G.O.A.T. Edition. Start building your dynasty on day one with one of five Elite G.O.A.T. players, an Elite Player from your favorite NFL team, 12 Squad Packs, 2500 contracts and one uniform pack in Madden NFL 18 Ultimate Team, the complete NFL team-building mode where you build, play and win with your ultimate team of today's nfl superstars and legends.

Different game styles! This should be a huge help for the offline-only crowd that's looking for more sim-style gameplay.

Looking forward to hearing more about the other gameplay options as time goes on. I've really enjoyed Madden the past 2 years.

# 65 jpierce134 @ 05/12/17 11:43 AM

Did notice Tom Brady's chinstrap was new to the game!!! Hope to see more authentic equipment that is specific to certain players.

# 66 SuperSeahawks @ 05/12/17 11:44 AM

Coverage Assignments and Simulation settings have me pretty hyped right now (assuming everything is implemented correctly). The target passing has me interested, definitely can't wait to see that in action. Will pre-order when I see it in the PSN store.

# 67 Cowboy008 @ 05/12/17 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Sheba2011


	My first thought was this is for PS4 owners who can't get EA Access.

On the PSN store they have the release for the G.O.A.T edition as the 22nd of August and the standard edition is scheduled for the 25th of August. Was hoping the standard release would be on the 22nd and we could play it on the 19th with the G.O.A.T edition.

# 68 Steelers4190 @ 05/12/17 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 49UNCFan


	I did Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

I didn't. Looked kind of cartoonish in spots to be honest

# 69 snc237 @ 05/12/17 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by T4VERTS


	Would love to see the vision cone come back for the SIM tuner.

I liked the vision cone! I even had it on GameCube where there was no way to snap to receivers, you had to manually move everything (which made rookie and qbs all but unplayable).

# 70 TheBleedingRed21 @ 05/12/17 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Cowboy008


	On the PSN store they have the release for the G.O.A.T edition as the 22nd of August and the standard edition is scheduled for the 25th of August. Was hoping the standard release would be on the 22nd and we could play it on the 19th with the G.O.A.T edition.

That's a shame they're following battlefields release. Instead of releasing it on a Tuesday as it ALWAYS has... let's release it on a Friday but sell this more expensive copy so people can play on Tuesday.

Sure it's early technically, but I would've rather seen you get it on the 19th as you mentioned.

# 71 T4VERTS @ 05/12/17 11:53 AM

Kind of drawing a conclusion based on random things, but... 18 is listed as being 2-6 players in the Xbox store, plus mentions local co op. I wonder if this would signal team play is back in game. Rex has hinted that they wanted to bring it back, and it used to be 3 vs 3 so this would fit that.

# 72 vrtkolman @ 05/12/17 12:03 PM

I'd hold off on getting excited about "simulation" mode until we actually get more info. It could be something as simple as arcade and competitive removing anything outside of the user's control (penalties, inaccurate passes), while simulation is the same old stuff.

The new coverage assignments sound great in theory. However, much like with formation subs last year, if the CPU doesn't utilize them it's just another advantage the user has that the CPU doesn't.

# 73 49UNCFan @ 05/12/17 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Steelers4190


	I didn't. Looked kind of cartoonish in spots to be honest

Watch the vid in 4k

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

# 74 ctindal21 @ 05/12/17 12:30 PM

Hopefully the fact that Norman, Zeke, etc., (players who wear shooter sleeves) don't have on those hideous one-long sleeves means that Madden finally is working on putting real shooter sleeves in the game.

# 75 1CK1S @ 05/12/17 12:44 PM

All this ish is fine and dandy, but....

What about the clock management, franchise mode, and etc???

I mean I like the addition of gameplay styles, but I need video evidence.

# 76 cthurt @ 05/12/17 12:48 PM

EA I hate you, smh you knew that putting the word SIMULATION and Madden together would intrigue me, well played "you had my curiosity but now you have my attention".

# 77 DeuceDouglas @ 05/12/17 12:52 PM

Definitely looks promising. Target Passing could be a game changer if it means untethered passing. Unique play style settings could be monumental if done right. Hopefully being that it says authentic rules it means they've added more penalties. I also really hope sliders have been completely redone to accommodate these new styles. Graphics look better. I'm guessing franchise won't be much different either.

# 78 Hooe @ 05/12/17 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by oneamongthefence


	saw this on Twitter. The 50 gig install size is nearly double of what madden normally is on release.

That's mostly going to be new higher-resolution textures and more audio; content has a heavy disc footprint. Given that the game is getting a graphics overhaul with Frostbite and also a story mode, an increased disc footprint to support those features makes sense.

# 79 jpierce134 @ 05/12/17 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ctindal21


	Hopefully the fact that Norman, Zeke, etc., (players who wear shooter sleeves) don't have on those hideous one-long sleeves means that Madden finally is working on putting real shooter sleeves in the game.

I hope they continue the upgrades they had last year and use the frostbite engine to further the upgrades. I seen the equipment guy for madden post these on twitter... Think there may be short undershirts and there will be sleeves for those guys, hoping they're shorter like you mentioned.

# 80 Steelers4190 @ 05/12/17 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 49UNCFan


	Watch the vid in 4k Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

1) I shouldn't have to.

2) Not everyone has the internet speed to do that in a timely manner

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