Madden NFL 26 February Update Adds X-Factor Superstars via Patch 1.013
The February patch for Madden NFL 26 is live on all platforms, and this brings a host of fixes and changes to the football sim. Console players will see the download appear as Madden NFL 26 update 1.013 (complete version 1.013.000), and this adds new X-Factor Superstars and more.
While this isn’t a new seasonal content drop for Madden 26, which is understandable since Season 5 just started last month, seeing new X-Factor players get added is still a nice touch.
For the complete list of gameplay changes, read on for the patch notes,
Madden NFL 26 February 2026 Update Released as Version 1.013
Gameplay
- Fixed an issue where AI quarterbacks would occasionally run out of bounds despite having scramble lanes available
Franchise
- Fixed an issue where quarterback progression could take an unintended regression hit at the end of a season, primarily impacting younger QBs
Presentation
- Fixed an occasional hitch when viewing Instant Replay on Switch 2
- Resolved an issue where soundtrack music would not resume after completing the Weekly Recap
New X-Factor Players
- Christian Gonzalez | Patriots, CB
- X-Factor: Universal Coverage
- Acrobat
- One Step Ahead
- Short Route KO
- Drake Maye | Patriots, QB
- X-Factor: Pro Reads
- Fearless
- Long Range Deadeye
- Sideline Deadeye
- Matt Stafford | Rams, QB
- X-Factor: Dots
- Lofting Deadeye
- Long Range Deadeye
- No-Look Deadeye
- Set Feet Lead
- Trey McBride | Cardinals, TE
- X-Factor: YAC ’Em Up
- Deep In Elite
- Mid Out Elite
- Short In Elite
New Superstar Players
- Andrew Thomas | Giants, LT
- Pass Protector
- Threat Detector
- Caleb Williams | Bears, QB
- Agile Extender
- Gutsy Scrambler
- Cam Little | Jaguars, K
- Zen Kicker
- Courtland Sutton | Broncos, WR
- Mid Out Elite
- Short Out Elite
- Dion Dawkins | Bills, LT
- Fool Me Once
- Run Protector
- George Pickens | Cowboys, WR
- Acrobat
- Deep Elite
- Mid Out Elite
- Jaycee Horn | Panthers, CB
- Acrobat
- Mid Route KO
- Ryan Kelly | Vikings, C
- Matador
- Tear Proof
- Zach Allen | Broncos, DT
- El Toro
- Interior Threat
The following players are no longer designated as X-Factors:
- Dexter Lawrence | Giants, DT
- Jayden Daniels | Commanders, QB
- Joe Mixon | Texans, HB
- Sauce Gardner | Colts, CB
The following players are no longer designated as Superstars:
- Aaron Jones | Vikings, HB
- Andrew Van Ginkel | Vikings, OLB
- Brandon Scherff | Retired, RG
- C.J. Stroud | Texans, QB
- Chris Godwin | Buccaneers, WR
- Jake Ferguson | Cowboys, TE
- Justin Simmons | Free Agent, S
- Kenny Clark | Cowboys, DT
- Ladd McConkey | Chargers, WR
- L’Jarius Sneed | Titans, CB
This is a pretty sizable update for a non-season patch. While we’re not expecting another update this month from EA, if we do get one, expect it here on MP1st.
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Bring back the QB Vision or at least make it optional for gamers (like myself) that want to use it for better passing & not having to worry about “blind passing mechanics or animations that’s still harming the game since the new (PS5) Next-Gen Consoles were made. Improve the game play (not give players X-Factors) like EA used back in the PS2 days.