Today, EA gave us our first sneak peek at Madden 21 and announced an official release date of August 28th (Aug. 25th if you pre-order the Deluxe or MVP editions)! Below you will find an overview of newly released trailers, new gameplay features, Face of the Franchise mode, and Madden 21 Pre-order details.

For all the latest Madden 21 News, keep tabs on the Gridiron Notes available at the following link: https://www.ea.com/games/madden-nfl/madden-nfl-21/gridiron-notes

Kraelo announced a limited Madden NFL 21 opportunity today on GMM. He was cryptic about the details but stressed the importance of signing up at the following link: https://eaevents.ea.com/madden21

Madden 21 Trailers

Check out this year's cover athlete, Lamar Jackson, and his cover story featuring Lil Wayne:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBIjHNRLJwQ

Check out the Madden 21 Official Reveal Trailer below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfEUX1fVy5A

New Gameplay Features

Skill Stick
You'll be able to combo together all your evasive moves on the right analog stick, including Juke, Spin, Hurdle, and Dead Leg. The Skill Stick brings more fluid, athletic movement to the field and gives you more control over the moves you want to perform.

Pass Rush Moves
All your pass rush moves and block-sheds for Madden NFL 21 will now be on the right analog stick. You’ll have full control to choose the exact rush-move you want and when you want to do it. Be sure to use your rush moves strategically though, as each pass rusher has a limited amo›unt of available moves per play, and blockers will start to build resistance against repeated moves. This will give you more control and it adds a layer of strategy to one of the most important aspects of defense.

Location-Based Tackles
These are tackles where both the ball carrier and defender are aware of the first-down marker, end zone, and pylon. What this means is you’ll see ball carriers reach out with the ball while getting tackled to score a crucial touchdown or clutch up a first-down. You’ll also see the tackling defender struggle but successfully deny the ball carrier these reach-out moments.

Face of the Franchise: Rise to Fame

Face of the Franchise returns! Create yourself and begin your career as a quarterback in high school where you’ll attempt to lead your team to a State Championship. We should mention while your career starts in high school, that doesn’t mean you’ll be the starting quarterback. Don’t worry, no story spoilers here.

Next, you’ll start your college career on National Signing Day where you’ll pick between ten Division 1 schools. You’ll be able to play two seasons of the College Football Playoffs where you’ll attempt to win not one, but two NCAA Championships. While in college you’ll have the chance to stay as a quarterback or switch positions to a running back or wide receiver.

After your college career, you’ll be attending the NFL Combine where you’ll have the chance to test your skills and run the iconic 40-yard dash.

When you finally enter the NFL, your career doesn’t stop. You’ll have the chance to experience different storylines each season as you make your case for the Hall of Fame.

Madden NFL 21 Pre-orders

Standard Edition

• 1x “Your Choice” Uniform Pack- You will be able to choose 1 of 3 Superstar KO uniforms in Madden Ultimate Team
• Your choice of 1 of 32 Elite Players from a Team Elite Pack
• 5x Gold Team Fantasy Packs- Gold Team Packs are fantasy packs that will allow you to choose 1 of 32 teams. Once you choose your team pack, it will contain 2 Gold or Better Players and 3 Silver or Better Players from the team that you selected.

Deluxe Edition

• 1x “Your Choice” Uniform Pack- You will be able to choose 1 of 3 Superstar KO uniforms in Madden Ultimate Team
• Your choice of 1 of 32 Elite Players from a Team Elite Pack
• 12x Gold Team Fantasy Packs- Gold Team Packs are fantasy packs that will allow you to choose 1 of 32 teams. Once you choose your team pack, it will contain 2 Gold or Better Players and 3 Silver or Better Players from the team that you selected.
• 3-day early access to Madden NFL 21- You will be able to play the full edition of Madden NFL 21 on August 25th

MVP Edition

• 1x “Your Choice” Uniform Pack- You will be able to choose 1 of 3 Superstar KO uniforms in Madden Ultimate Team
• Your choice of 1 of 32 Elite Players from a Team Elite Pack
• 17x Gold Team Fantasy Packs- Gold Team Packs are fantasy packs that will allow you to choose 1 of 32 teams. Once you choose your team pack, it will contain 2 Gold or Better Players and 3 Silver or Better Players from the team that you selected.
• 3-day early access to Madden NFL 21- You will be able to play the full edition of Madden NFL 21 on August 25th
• 1x Lamar Jackson Elite Player Item with Power Up
• 1x Large Training Quicksell Training Pack (1,150 Training)
• 1x MCS Ultimate Champion Pack- Contains 4x Madden 20 MCS Uniform Sets and 4x Madden Major Champions as Coaches (Moe, Volterax, Noah, and Joke)

What is your first impression of Madden 21? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.