Madden NFL 23, the next entry in the annually released American football sim, launches in just a few months. With the release date fast approaching, developer EA has revealed details regarding the various bonuses players can get for pre-ordering the game, which span a wide range depending on the edition.
The cover art for Madden NFL 23 was just revealed a few days ago. Instead of featuring an actual NFL player, this year's artwork is of the titular late John Madden himself, appearing to depict the legendary coach from his glory days with the Raiders. The first official Madden NFL 23 trailer has been recently released as well, giving fans a preview of the upcoming title in addition to revealing the release date.
Madden NFL 23 pre-orders consist of several varying editions, but the ultimate version of the game is the All Madden Edition. Boasting the most pre-order bonuses, the All Madden Edition gives players three-day early access (which comes with an exclusive set of challenges) before the official launch, as well as 4,600 Madden Points. Other perks include All Madden Gear and a Madden Strategy Item, both of which can be used in Ultimate Team mode. Those who pre-order by July 22 will also receive a limited-time All-Madden Team elite player, one of four 87 OVR players with an in-game performance-enhancing ability.
The last major perk from Madden NFL 23's All Madden Edition is the free upgrade to the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S version, alleviating the issue fans had with Madden 22's next-gen version locked behind Ultimate Editions. Players have several other pre-order options for Madden NFL 23 as well. Veteran players who have played Madden NFL 20 - Madden NFL 22 can pre-order the Madden NFL 23 All Madden Loyalty Edition via the in-game menu to get 10% off, their pick of a 99 OVR player for Ultimate Team, and all bonuses from the regular All Madden Edition.
Despite EA Play 2022 being canceled, the subscription service is still looking to get players excited about its upcoming games. Members subscribed to EA Play Pro will have access to their own special edition of Madden NFL 23, which includes full access to the game and a Launch Welcome Pack in Ultimate Team. Not only will this edition give players monthly Ultimate Team Packs and Vanity rewards, but also 500 monthly Madden Points until July 2023. It's unclear if this version includes the same perks from the All Madden Edition, but players will also get 10% off EA digital content.
Regardless of version or edition, the game is aiming to be better-received than its predecessor. Madden NFL 23 is making several changes to its Franchise mode, including improvements to scouting, staff management, trade logic, and more. Coupled with the new FieldSENSE mechanics system, Madden NFL 23 is shaping up to be one of the better Madden entries in recent years.
Madden NFL 23 launches August 19 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Source: EA
