Season 2 of Madden NFL 23 recently kicked off, introducing major changes to Madden Ultimate Team and other corners of the beloved football simulator. The latest entry in the long-running EA Sports series launched back in August, bringing with it improved player control and new moves like standup tackles and free-form passing. Madden NFL 23 gameplay is widely considered an improvement over last year’s entry in the series, and now a major update has made further improvements to the overall experience.
While gameplay remains similar to previous installments in the series, Madden NFL 23 made some important improvements both subtle and noticeable. Free-form passing replaced the series’ previous passing system, making timing and precision an even more important part of the game as players manually aim the ball. Standup tackles also let offensive and defensive players fight over the football, creating even more dynamic face-offs. Madden NFL 23 also introduces FieldSENSE, a system that overhauls in-game animations and opens the door for skill-based gameplay innovations. Additions to Madden NFL 23 like FieldSENSE helped the game rise above its predecessors, and now Season 2 will make further tweaks to the play.
The Madden NFL 23 Season 2 title update dropped on October 13, and it strives to improve many aspects of the game. The Franchise and Madden Ultimate Team modes get particularly substantial updates, with other improvements arriving for gameplay and player likenesses. MUT Season 2 consolidates the Reward Flow display, making progression much easier to track, and various player images have been updated for aesthetic purposes. The Season 2 Field Pass spotlights Deion Sanders, with players earning an All-Madden Team item inspired by the Jackson State coach when they level up. Many stability issues have been addressed, too, with various bugs effecting the beloved mode getting squashed. The Madden NFL series’ Ultimate Team mode is a staple of the franchise, and the latest iteration of the mode has become even more accessible and stable.
Madden NFL 23 Introduces MUT Season 2
Introduced back in Madden NFL 10, the Madden Ultimate Team mode transforms the American football simulator into a collectible card game. Rather than hitting the field and tossing the virtual pigskin, MUT sees players collect tiered trading cards to build and improve a custom NFL team. Players use their assembled deck to compete against either computer-controlled opponents, or other online players, with their own custom teams. By introducing a number of upgrades, including the new Field Pass progression system which lets players earn new rewards with each new program and season, Madden NFL 23 improved MUT and continues to build the mode over time.
Madden Ultimate Team Season 2 Updates:
- All-new Season 2 Field Pass
- Fixed issue causing crash on Field Pass Reward
- Improved Field Pass XP total and level display
- Consolidated Rewards Flow display
- Various Player Images updated
- Fixed issue causing disconnect within Field Pass
- Fixed issue causing soft lock in Squads
- Removed scaling issues throughout screens
- General stability improvements
- Fixed issue within Sets that was causing a crash
Madden NFL 23 Season 2 has just recently kicked off, and the Madden Ultimate Team mode has become an ever more engaging card collection experience. Various frustrating issues have been addressed, with stability improvements making for a smoother experience in general. An all-new Field Pass will also let players earn a Deion Sanders All-Madden Team item as they level up, giving even more incentive for Madden NFL 23 players to step back onto the field.