Madden 21 has been out for a month, and with next-gen consoles on the way all eyes are on how the game may play on the PS5 and Xbox Series X.
So, what can fans expect from the next-gen upgrade?
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Free next-gen upgrade
The most important thing is that the next-gen upgrade will be FREE for Madden 21 players, as long as they stay within the same manufacturer.
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That means if you got the game on PS4 you can get a free upgrade to PS5, but not to Xbox Series X.
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EA is calling this program Dual Entitlement, and have the same rules in place for FIFA 21 too.
Madden 21 on Xbox Series X
Madden 21 has been 'Optimized for Series X'.
That means EA fully intends to take advantage of the Microsoft machine. The Xbox Series X will be the most powerful console ever made.
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Loading times, the bane of every Madden player, will be next-to-nothing and gameplay should be much sharper.
There are no extra features for Madden 21 on next-gen, but the experience should be much smoother.
Madden 21 on PS5
While not explicitly built for the PS5, Madden 21 will still be able to take advantage of Sony's next-gen console.
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The same benefits of quick loading and crystal clear graphics will be on offer for PS5 gamers.
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