The closed Beta of Madden NFL 23 launched today for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles! EA has released a Gridiron Notes article explaining how it works and what is included. If you signed up for EA's Madden Opportunity last week, there is a chance EA has already emailed you a Beta code to begin downloading. If you signed up and haven't received your code or didn't sign up and still want to test the Beta, opportunities to earn a code will be made available on Twitter (@eamaddennfl).
Initially, the Beta will only have Play Now and H2H Ranked game modes, with additional modes being added in the future. It is important that you do NOT record, stream, or capture footage of the Beta, or else you risk removal from the Beta and a permanent ban from all Madden NFL accounts.
Check out EA's Beta notes below:
What is included in the Madden NFL 23 Closed Beta
Available Now:
- Play Now
- H2H Ranked
Coming Soon:
- Face of the Franchise: The League
- The Yard
- Superstar KO
- Franchise Mode
- Squads/Multiplayer for The Yard
- Squads/Multiplayer for Superstar KO
- Madden Ultimate Team
Rules about the Madden NFL 23 Closed Beta
When participating in the Madden NFL 23 Closed Beta, please refrain from recording, streaming and/or capturing any portion of the closed beta. Doing so will result in removal from the closed beta as well as complete bans on all Madden NFL accounts.
How To Download the Madden NFL 23 Closed Beta
To Download Madden NFL 23 Closed Beta to your console, please follow the instructions below:
To Download on PlayStation:
- Use your existing Sony Entertainment Network account on PSN™.
- Select the PlayStation®Store icon on the system home screen.
- Select Redeem Codes at the bottom of the menu on the PlayStation®Store.
- Enter the code and get ready to play.
To Download on Xbox:
- Go to Games under Store.
- Select Use a Code.
- Sign in if prompted.
- Select or enter the 25-character code and get ready to play.
Madden NFL 23 Closed Beta Known Issues
We’ll be adding to this list as different game modes unlock during the closed beta. Be sure to check back here and stay updated before giving feedback.
Known Issues with Gameplay
- Mid-Air collisions at the catch point not triggering frequently enough
- Man Coverage defenders frequently play fakeout animations when covering Curl and Comeback routes
- HB Slip Screen does not work appropriately due to the RB delay being too long
- Aggressive catch mechanic doesn’t respect player-input in some specific situations
- Player ratings impact to Skill Based Passing is not final
- Skill based passing Reticle snaps back when the user releases LT so the user is unable to place it and leave it
- Underneath Zone defenders are breaking too quickly on intermediate and deep routes
- Pass Rush Non-Engaged Super Win animations are triggering too frequently on All Pro and All Madden
- Sometimes Catches do not sync up appropriately when throwing to Tight Ends on Flat routes
- Defenders in play ball situations sometimes obstruct the receiver from getting to the ball and do not make a play on the ball
- Running backs sometimes get caught up in the line when going out on a route and do not play an avoidance or a Chip block animation
Note: The NFL Player and Rookie Ratings throughout the Madden NFL 23 Closed Beta have been scrambled and are not final.
Feedback on the Madden NFL 23 Closed Beta - Madden Voice
We wanted to share a few best practices to keep in mind when coming across issues or giving feedback in general. Please keep in mind the more detailed information you can provide when reporting issues, the better our team can address them.
Below are some questions to think about when reporting an issue or providing feedback:
- What platform are you playing on?
- Where specifically did you see the issue?
- The following details are extremely important:
- Game Mode
- Game Style (Arcade, Simulation, Competitive)
- Game Difficulty
- Teams Used
- Playbook Used
- Play call - If a specific play is not applicable, what kind of playcall are you seeing? (e.g. Screen, Play Action, Outside Run, Inside Run, etc.)
- Any adjustments used during the play?
- If applicable, what buttons did you press?
- The following details are extremely important:
- If you’re playing Franchise, are you playing an offline or online Franchise file?
- Were you doing anything specific in-game? Is this a repeatable issue?
- What did you do prior to identifying an issue?
- What game settings are you using? Did you change any settings at any point?
- Have you seen the issue before?
Please be sure to submit all feedback on the Madden Voice website.
If you were fortunate enough to get a Beta code, what is your initial impression of Madden NFL 23?
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