Madden NFL 23 launches August 19 — here's how to preorder and snag early access to the game
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- Madden NFL 23 will be available on August 19 for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms.
- Customers who preorder the All Madden Edition ($100) get access to the game three days early.
- Additions to this year's game include an overhauled passing system and Face of the Franchise mode.
Madden NFL 23, the latest entry in the long-running football video game series, will arrive on August 19 for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms. Madden is an annual bestseller, with a player base that steadily increases.
Madden 23 is the first game in the series to launch after the death of its namesake, John Madden, in late 2021. The Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster is celebrated on the cover of the new game. Madden last provided color commentary for the series in 2009. He was replaced by Sunday Night Football commentator Cris Collinsworth both in-game and in the broadcast booth.
Like last year's Madden, Madden 23 will feature an upgraded AI and physics engine called FieldSense on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. FieldSense impacts nearly every on-field interaction, from tackles and collisions at the line of scrimmage, to touch passes and matchups between receivers and defensive backs.
The Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC versions of the game won't use field sense, but will benefit from quality of life changes to the game's AI, animations, and playbooks.
Madden 23 release date and price
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Madden 23 will be released on August 19 and you can preorder it now. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S editions are priced at $70. PS4, Xbox One, and PC editions cost $60. Players who buy the Xbox One or PS4 editions can upgrade to the current-gen version for $10 after purchase.
How to get early access to Madden 23 with the All Madden Edition
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A special digital version of Madden 23, called the All Madden Edition, is available to preorder for $100 and includes dual entitlement for both the current- and last-gen versions of the game.
All Madden Edition preorders also include three days of early access, meaning you can start playing the game on August 16 instead of waiting for the official release date. The All Madden Edition also includes 4,600 Madden points to spend on customizing your avatar or Ultimate Team mode.
Are there other preorder bonuses with Madden 23?
Customers who preorder Madden 23 can get a few bonuses for buying the game early. Preorders for both the standard and All Madden Editions of the game include All Madden Gear to outfit your avatar, a Madden Strategy item for use in the Ultimate Team mode, and two elite Ultimate Team players from your favorite NFL squad.
Walmart is also offering an exclusive steelbook case to players who preorder.