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American football video game
Madden NFL 21
By EA Orlando, released 1 Jan 2020
- Microsoft Windows
- Xbox Series X and Series S
What it is
Madden NFL 21 is a football simulation from EA Orlando, published by Electronic Arts and released in 2020. Its Face of the Franchise mode follows a playable career framed as a documentary, with choices and progression toward the Hall of Fame. Gameplay additions include the Skill Stick ball-carrier system, new pass-rush moves and tackling enhancements. The Yard offers backyard football in non-traditional locations, with trick plays and different rules. Players can create and customize an avatar for that mode, and the listed description includes cross-platform progression between mobile and console in The Yard. Madden NFL 21 is listed for Windows and Xbox Series X|S, while the Steam platform listing specifies Windows. Steam features include single-player and multiplayer, PvP and online PvP, shared or split-screen play, controller support and in-app purchases. The listed Steam genres are simulation, sports and strategy, reflecting its mix of football play, modes and progression systems.
What players like, and what they don't
- Face of the Franchise offers a playable career mode.
- The Yard features trick plays and non-traditional locations.
- Skill Stick changes ball-carrier controls.
- Steam lists online PvP and split-screen PvP.
- Steam lists in-app purchases.
- Steam platform listing is Windows only.
Who it suits
It suits players interested in football simulation, a documentary-style career mode or backyard-style matches. The Yard’s avatar customization and cross-platform progression may interest players moving between mobile and console.
Madden NFL 21 combines a career mode with standard football mechanics and the distinct backyard format of The Yard. Its Steam listing includes both online and shared-screen PvP, alongside in-app purchases.
