

They've also introduced a major new mechanic in that many of these activities require energy, and the only way to recoup your energy is to leave open days in a week without activities. Extra Recovery which often provides bonus Stamina.Bonus Workouts for extra Strength or Agility bonuses.Drills which you actually play in practice.Prank War where you post a prank on a teammate to social media for Cred.Game Night which offers a team Awareness bonus.Andi's Outreach Opportunities which offers a Rep boost.Some of the side activities we've already spotted in the closed beta for Madden 23 include: There's actually a Side Activities screen this time with the ability to choose particular activities for each day of the week. Side Activities were pretty minimal last year, with Madden 22 having just a single per week offered via a text exchange with your trainer. There are a few save creation cutscenes that setup the story, but once the season is rolling their less is more approach keeps them optional and not too lengthy. Side Activities and minimal cutscenes shine in Face of the FranchiseĬutscenes could feel like an obstacle to gameplay in Madden 22, but they've changed things up and struck a much better balance in Madden 23. The new FieldSENSE gameplay system shines in Face of the Franchise as well with player-focused cameras really amplifying that experience.

You'll also earn Rep through various activities and in-game challenges with that functioning basically as XP to level up your chosen position. Your monetary offers will vary team to team with some teams most in need offering more in-game Cred and Cred per game for signing with them, a currency you can use to buy gear for The Yard. Strategy comes into play right from the start, as you may want a team where your player is a scheme fit, one that needs a starter at your position, or a team that's already a playoff contender. Shop Now: Officially Licensed NFL Apparel & Gear at NFL Shop
