Madden 18 Title Update 6

[EA_KRAELO]

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