TOP FIXES/UPDATES:
- Xbox One X support
- Pass Accuracy tuning
- Addressed MUT squads improper XP awards
- Tuning to balance Coach Adjustments
- Replaced the ‘Bluff Blitz’ hot route with ‘Hard Flat’ for Inside Linebackers
- Addressed issues around users losing control for a short time during the camera flip on turnovers
- Addressed issue around Injured Players not showing up as being on the IR when starting a franchise via Play Now Live
FULL UPDATE LIST:
Enhancements available for Madden NFL 18 Xbox One X Include:
- Upgraded Resolution from 1080p to 4K Ultra HD: Providing players with the highest fidelity visual Madden NFL experience ever, delivering hyper-realistic gameplay to your fingertips.
- Gameplay Runs at a Consistent 60 frames per second (fps): Seamless transitions and improved gameplay performance between each down.
- Character Level of Detail: Vibrant, detailed athlete visuals bringing your favorite NFL stars to life!
FRANCHISE:
- Updated NFL records for Offline (already available in Cloud)
- Addressed issue displaying certain menus in 4K
- Addressed issue around Injured Players not showing up as being on the IR when starting a franchise via Play Now Live
- Stability improvements
GAMEPLAY:
- Tuning to increase passing accuracy when throwing in a clean pocket with feet set in Competitive Game style
- Tuning to decrease passing accuracy when throwing across the QB’s body at drastic angles and making back-foot throws
- Tuning to decrease defensive penalty for using the Pass Commit adjustment vs. running plays in all game styles
- Added logic for Conservative Ball Carrier Coaching Adjustment – very low chance for defender fakeouts when this adjustment is active
- Tuning to increase frequency of holding penalties when the Aggressive Blocking Coaching Adjustment is active
- Tuning to increase frequency of offsides penalties when the Aggressive Pass Rush Coaching Adjustment is active
- Addressed issues resulting in catches being knocked out by minimal defensive contact
- Addressed issues around users losing control for a short time during the camera flip on turnovers
- Position-Specific Hot Routes: Replaced the ‘Bluff Blitz’ hot route with ‘Hard Flat’ for Inside Linebackers
- Addressed online grieving exploits around spamming the Fake Snap mechanic to stop the clock and defenders intentionally Encroaching to keep the clock running
- Addressed issue resulting in incorrect field position after a touchback occurs on a missed field goal
- Addressed issue where kick return player would get stuck in a strafe assignment after colliding with a teammate
- Tuning to ensure plays populate in the Run/Pass Counter filter of the Playcall menu
- Skills Trainer Gauntlet stability improvements
- Added a controller-rumble prompt in MUT Squads to notify user-controlled receivers when the ball is snapped
- Tuning to address inability to move outside Linebacker when showing blitz in the Dollar formation
MUT SQUADS:
- Addressed issues around incorrect XP awards
VISUAL:
- Addressed rare issue around Field Goal net enlarging after missing a field goal