MUT 22 Update brings Ability Point, X Factor changes to Ultimate Team

By Brandon RidgelyUS Editor

Madden 22 has already evolved plenty since launch, and more changes are coming for MUT 22 in a new update.

Here's everything you need to expect about the next Madden 22 update and its MUT 22 Ability Point and X Factor adjustments.

Madden 22 Patch Notes (September 29th)

The next Madden 22 update is inbound for September 29th, and Ultimate Team players should pay close attention to its massive changes.

MUT 22: Ability Point Changes Inbound

The next Madden 22 update will shake up the landscape for MUT 22 Ability Points, requirements, as well as X Factor ability costs and rating requirements.

Madden 22 update patch notes Ability Power changes MUT 22
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NEW LIMITS: Ability Point changes will shake up the MUT 22 meta

For starters, Ability Point caps across the board are being expanded from 12 to 14, giving players more options to cram in powerful superstars in their MUT 22 teams.

Beyond this, EA took aim at many different X Factors in MUT to help limit the advantages that offenses have enjoyed since launch, and catch defensive power up a bit with some buffs.

Let's dive into all of the X Factor changes coming to Madden 22 Ultimate Team.

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X Factor Changes

These X Factor abilities are getting some adjustments in Madden 22, including buffs for defenses and nerfs for offenses.

Offense

Several offensive X Factor abilities are getting some nerfs to better balance out MUT 22 gameplay.

Madden 22 update patch notes X Factor changes
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FIGHT FOR IT: New X Factor changes balance out OP offensive X Factors

These include the following changes:

QB

  • Pass Lead Elite
    • Now unlocks at 93 OVR for Scrambler
    • Now unlocks at 92 OVR for Improvisor
    • 3 AP cost for both archetypes
  • Human Joystick
    • Unlocks at Tier 3 96 OVR and 94 AGI for Improvisor QBs
    • Unlocks at 95 OVR and 93 AGI for Scrambler QBs
  • Spin Cycle
    • Now unlocks at 92 OVR and 90 JKM/SPM for Improvisor QBs
  • Juke Box
    • Now unlocks for Improvisor QBs at 92 OVR and 90 JKM/SPM
  • Inside Deadeye
    • Increased to 5 AP for Field General and Strong Arm

HB

  • Grab and Go
    • Unlocks at 90 OVR for Receiving HBs
    • Unlocks at 90 OVR and 90 AGI for Elusive HBs
  • Tank
    • Unlocks at 93 OVR and 93 Trucking for Power HBs
  • Human Joystick
    • Unlocks at 95 OVR and 93 AGI for Elusive and Receiving HBs
    • Unlocks at 96 OVR and 94 AGI for Power HBs
  • RB Apprentice
    • Lowered AP cost from 2 to 1

WR/TE

  • Short In Elite
    • Now costs 2 AP across the board
  • Mid In Elite
    • Now costs 2 AP across the board

OL/TE/FB

  • Post Up
    • Now costs 2 AP across the board
  • Honorary Lineman
    • Now costs 2 AP for Blocking TEs

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Defense

Several defensive X Factor abilities are getting buffs in MUT 22 to counteract the more offensive focused meta. This includes all AP limits increasing from 12 to 14 as well to help players field more superstars.

Madden 22 update X Factor defense buffs
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SHUTDOWN: Defensive X Factors are getting some buffs to balance out MUT 22

OLB/MLB

  • Lurker
    • Unlocks at 90 OVR for Field Generals and Pass Coverage
    • Unlocks at 91 OVR for Run Stoppers

DE/OLB

  • Edge Threat
    • Cost lowered to 2 AP for Speed Rusher and Power Rusher DEs as well as OLBs
  • Double or Nothing
    • Cost lowered to 3 AP for Power/Speed DEs as well as OLBs

DT

  • Inside Stuff
    • Cost lowered to 1 AP for Run Stopper DTs