Football fans, the Madden 21 update 1.12 October 2 patch has touched down and it includes a ton of changes. Head on below for the full patch notes regarding gameplay, Ultimate Team, Franchise and more.
Madden 21 Update 1.12 October 2 patch notes:
Key Highlights:
- MUT, Franchise, and Gameplay bug fixes
- General Gameplay & Presentation improvements
Gameplay Updates:
Abilities
- Improved Unstoppable Force to work on User controlled non-engaged defensive moves
- Improved Avalanche ability to work against Ball Carriers using the Cover Ball mechanic
Coverage
- Fixed issue with Coverage assignments incorrectly switching in the Big Nickel formation
- Addressed an issue where when running Nickel 3-3-5 Wide: 1 Sam SS Blitz an Outside Linebacker in Man would inappropriately convert to QB Spy
- Improved Default Zone Drop Coach Adjustment for Flat Zone so Cloud Flats and Hard Flats would play appropriately when on the field at the same time
- Improved Cover 4 Palms Inside Quarter Safety play to better cover #2 Receiver
- Address an issue in Cover 4 where the Quarter Flat player would match routes that he should not have been matching
General Gameplay Improvements
- Fixed an issue causing an opposing player to freeze in the middle of the field sometimes during offense-only practice.
- Fixed the Zone/Man tell where offensive users were able to tell if their opponent were in Zone or Man based on when they could snap the ball
- Addressed an issue with Cornerback Coach Adjustment being set to speed resulting in the Middle Linebacker being lined up at outside Cornerback
- Fixed an issue with the frontside Defensive End being left unblocked when running Singleback: Bunch: Pitch WR Reverse vs Dime: 2-3-6
- Fixed an issue with offensive users not having the ball spotted back 5 yards from the previous line of scrimmage after committing a False Start penalty on a two-point conversion
- Addressed an issue where we were not getting the correct amount of broken stiff-arm tackles to trigger
- Addressed some audio and general stability issues
Madden Ultimate Team Updates:
- Fixed an issue where each and every star reward was awarded separately instead of combined
- Fixed an issue where players could not import their normal lineup when creating a Salary Cap Lineup
- Fixed an issue to help balance the amount of XP awarded for Solo Challenges
- Implemented the 80/20 item view when comparing players from the Lineup Screen
- Various UI improvements to increase legibility of text
Franchise Updates:
- Face of the Franchise Updates:
- General stability improvements
- Fixed an issue with the Abilities Gift Wrapped, Wrecking Ball, and Brick Wall not unlocking for users
- Fixed players appearing in generic white uniforms during some locker room sequences
- Franchise Updates:
- General stability improvements
- Updated Salaries screen for the “Savings” and “Penalty” columns so they no longer require the user to scroll to the back of the list to view
- Updated Relocation text for St. Louis and Oakland to clarify that users cannot change branding when selecting those cities: Choosing this city keeps existing branding, including uniforms, logo, and nickname. There are no re-brand options in this location.
- Fixed an issue with generated draft class players not getting credit for Downs Played and revealing their development trait
- Decreased the ratings boost for Wide Receivers that receive the Heisman winner draft storyline
The Yard Updates:
- Added display of Madden Rep and Cred on The Yard main hub
- Fixed an issue where an Avatar would not stand in the right spot after a teammate disconnected
- Fixed an issue where an Avatar would display a generic name after the user who owns that avatar had disconnected from a game
- Fixed an issue where after readying up, but before transitioning to the draft, in H2H events with a premade squad, users would often see the “Finding Teammate” animation overlaid upon their teammates and empty slots
- General online stability improvements
Presentation Updates:
- Bug fixes and Tuning for Audio Stadium SFX in San Francisco and Tampa Bay
- Commentary tuning and color commentary content added for Ravens/Chiefs/Cowboys/Colts/Titans
- Updated Helmet placement on multiple players who switched helmet styles
These changes should be a welcome reprieve to gamers everywhere. If you’re not sure why, head on over and read our review.
Source: EA