We introduced the NFL Live Playbooks feature post-launch in Madden 20, which are based on the schemes we see NFL teams execute during the real-life season.ĭuring the 2019 NFL season, we were able to update team playbooks with new content in previous years, these updates would have had to wait until next year, but NFL Live Playbooks allows for live updates all season long. QB’s and ball carriers that are CPU-controlled got a number of behavioral upgrades that we’re going to tell you about today.Īnd finally, we’re sharing details about adaptive AI and how it will give you a more authentic gameplay experience vs. We also spent time improving AI specifically clock-management, play-calling and adjustments for AI-controlled teams, with the primary goal of making CPU opponents run their schemes more efficiently and effectively.Ī variety of enhancements were made to many of our core play concepts to align with our goal to encourage gamers to dig deeper in their playbooks to counter the AI. On offense, we didn’t stop with enhanced user-mechanics. In doing so we also took time to evaluate and make improvements in other areas such as formation alignment, pass coverage, and playbooks. The game launches worldwide on August 28, 2020.Ī major point of emphasis for the gameplay team going into Madden 21 was improving all elements of our run defense. Hey Madden Fans! We hope you and your loved ones are healthy and staying safe, and we thank you for taking the time to learn about what we have in store for Playbooks and AI-Gameplay Updates in EA SPORTS Madden NFL 21.