A Madden 22 April Title Update should be released in a few days and we hope that we'll have a few questions answered by the time it's released.
Could we see another MUT 22 promo themed on the offseason? More Madden Machines? An additional update to Franchise Mode?
Let's go over what we expect and the eventual patch notes for the Madden 22 April Title Update.
Madden 22 April Title Update
There are a few things we're hoping to see when the Madden 22 April Title update is launched. We expect it to hit all platforms around April 8, 2022.
The March Title Update was released on March 10, 2022, and we saw a few key updates during the one from last month.
Here are a few key changes to the Madden 22 March Title Update:
- New Scenarios for Franchise
- Coach Adjustments added to Practice mode
- NFL Live Playbooks update
- Fixed an issue with the fifth-year option scenario that was causing it not to trigger in the offseason
- Fixed an issue with a 'Crisis in Confidence' scenario goal that would cause it not award Staff Points upon completion
- Coach Adjustments and Coverage Depths have returned to Practice mode! You will now be able to use Coach Adjustments and Zone Coverage Adjustments in Practice Mode via RS/R3 click from the Play-Call Menu.
There's a good chance we'll see some gameplay and Franchise Mode updates during the April Title Update as well.
Potential Franchise Mode Updates
Franchise Mode is going to be a key point in the offseason since there isn't much going on in Madden 22 anymore.
Last month, we saw some changes to the game mode, but we're still waiting for one big update and we could see it for the April Title Update.
Here are the Franchise Mode changes in Madden 22 from March:
- Fixed an issue with the fifth-year option scenario that was causing it not to trigger in the offseason
- Fixed an issue with a 'Crisis in Confidence' scenario goal that would cause it not award Staff Points upon completion
- Added new Franchise Scenarios:
- DEV NOTE: This update will apply to both new and existing Franchise files, so no need to restart your Franchise.
- Trench Boost: The new Trench Boost scenario gives you a chance to help improve your entire offensive line by building off either a strong rushing or passing performance. The tier-based rewards will compensate you based on your success in the following game and give you the opportunity to immediately beef up your offensive front to either clear lanes for your running backs or keep your franchise quarterback's jersey clean.
- QB Duel: The QB Duel scenario starts during the regular season when two of the league's best signal-callers face off. As a coach, you'll be faced with the choice of calling on your own elite quarterback to have a huge game that leads you to victory or challenging your defense to step up to the plate and shut down one of the league's best signal-callers.
- Immovable Object: A mid-to-late season scenario where your match-up includes facing one of the league's staunchest defenses also known as the ominous "Immovable Object." Do you attack them and try to run right through the wall? Do you take to the skies and try to throw it over the wall? Or do you enter the arena with the attitude to win by any means necessary?
- Under Siege: After dealing with a barrage of sacks in the middle of the season, you'll be forced as a coach to place blame on either your offensive line for not holding up or your quarterback for not getting the ball out quick enough. Following that decision, you'll be tasked with how to approach the following game which can include staying the course, shifting to the run, or extra preparation heading into the game. Depending on your choice and success in the next game, your offense and offensive line can receive the boost they need to bounce back and right the ship.
- QB Breakouts: We've updated the QB breakouts with modular cinematics and similar to our other breakout scenarios, in the week following a standout performance by your quarterback, he'll be given a set of goals that he must accomplish to increase his DEV trait. These goals will scale by DEV trait meaning upgrading a player from Normal to Star will be easier than upgrading from Star to Superstar or Superstar to X-Factor. Already have an X-Factor QB and feel left out? Don't worry as you'll also have the potential to put up a huge day but rather than receiving a DEV trait upgrade, you'll be vying for the chance at a huge chunk of XP.
We'll be sure to keep you updated when the patch notes for the Madden 22 April Title update come out.