Every year, NFL and video game fans wait patiently for the release of the new Madden video game, and every year, it feels as if those same people end up annoyed and underwhelmed upon its arrival. Here we are in 2023, with the NFL Madden 24 release being last night, and it’s an all-too-familiar feeling for those who were eager to purchase the game.
From glitches to server issues, the fan reaction has been lackluster, to say the least. While everyone is hopeful that the new version will exceed expectations and be the best one yet, often times many are left feeling unsatisfied and hoping for more from the game.
Here are some of the best reactions on the internet of the game’s first night being live.
first impressions of madden 24:
QB INNACURACY IS EGREGIOUSLY BAD
— Earl (@Balanced_Chakra) August 15, 2023
#madden24 been trending for over a week and everything is bad @EAMaddenNFL
— Josh Isaacs (@JIsaacs_91) August 15, 2023
I guess I celebrated to hard?! 😂 #Madden24 pic.twitter.com/sZBgG5GyaQ
— AntHendrix Reincarnated (@FreckBillionare) August 15, 2023
How fast EA is working to fix the Madden 24 servers #Madden24 pic.twitter.com/YLGdTqEaNU
— iregretlikingsports (@Jimmy2424555) August 15, 2023
EA Sports when it comes to making the same game ever year:#Madden24 pic.twitter.com/b4SYg26P2D
— 🐍 HoodiiMamba 🐍 (@epicduck3601) August 15, 2023
𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚: Madden 24 is not off to a great start..
The game “came out” at 8 pm est, but the servers aren’t working and all you can do is quick play.
Seems like they were unprepared for the large number of people to get on the game.
Almost two hours after the “release”… pic.twitter.com/eu7v1qNN1u
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) August 15, 2023
Many fans and loyal Madden players are frustrated with seeing the same old issues that they have become accustomed to seeing when it comes to the quality they expect from the Madden franchise.
A new year brings new hope, and although it feels as if the game always over-promises and under-delivers, it’s still early on in the game’s release date. However, not many people are all too confident that the game franchise will be able to turn it around and change the public perception of this once wildly popular game.
NFL Madden 24 Release Info
The official release date for Madden 24 is Aug. 18. However, those who pre-ordered the deluxe edition received the game early and were allotted three days of early access, making the game accessible to them on Aug. 15.
Buffalo Bills star QB Josh Allen is the cover athlete of Madden 24, putting a player back on the cover spot for the first time since 2021. Last year, they put the late, great, and namesake of the game, John Madden, on the cover in honor of his life in football.
For the first time ever, the Madden franchise will allow cross-play. This feature allows users to play head-to-head against others on a PC, PlayStation 5, or Xbox Series X|S rather than one specific console. The options available for cross-play are Head-to-Head, Madden Ultimate Team, Superstar KO, and Superstar Showdown.
This year’s game launched with five players receiving the coveted 99 overall rating. It’s a rare company and quite the honor for some of the league’s biggest stars.
This year’s recipients were Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and quarterback Patrick Mahomes, and the Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Zack Martin.