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Madden NFL 24: Release date, early access, and all editions
EA Sports football game is just around the corner. We take a look at all the information regarding its release, editions, and everything in between.
A new NFL season is about to begin, well at least the preseason, and with it comes the release of a new EA Sports game under the Madden NFL franchise. Madden NFL 24 will bring some serious changes to the gameplay, and in this article we will take a look at when we can expect this game to be available, as well as its editions.
Madden NFL 24 release date
As announced earlier this year, Madden NFL 24 will launch on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and PC on August 18th. The next-generation version will take advantage of new technologies and enhancements developed by the studio after its experience with FieldSENSE, along with other features such as cross-play and the 3v3 online mode, Superstar Showdown.
How many editions of Madden NFL 24 will be available?
EA Sports is usually more discreet with special editions and tends to have only 2, unlike the NBA 2K series, and the format continues. This time we have Madden NFL 24 Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition. The former will arrive with a price tag of $69.99 on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, while the Deluxe Edition comes at $99.99. Both editions feature Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen as the cover athlete. While you can wait for the game to be released, there are some pre-order bonuses that both games have, so let’s take a look:
Madden NFL 24′s Standard Edition pre-order bonuses:
- Josh Allen Elite Player Item.
- Choice of 2 Strategy Items (one for defense and one for offense).
- NFL Marble Bills Gear.
Madden NFL 24′s Deluxe Edition pre-order bonuses
- 3-Day Early Access starting August 15, 2023.
- 4600 Madden Points.
- Dual Entitlement
- Upgrade to PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S version.
- Limited-time AKA Player Item with pre-order by July 22.
- Josh Allen Elite Player Item.
- Choice of 2 Strategy Items (one for defense and one for offense).
- NFL Marble Bills Gear.
Will there be early access to Madden NFL 24?
There are two ways to get early access to Madden NFL 24. First, as mentioned above, those who pre-order the Deluxe Edition will have 3 days of early access and will be able to play starting August 15, 2023. The second option is through an EA Play or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership, although this one comes with a twist as the early access will only grant a 10-hour trial of the game.
Is Madden NFL 24 coming to Xbox Game Pass?
Madden NFL 24 will not be included in the Xbox Game Pass library, at least there’s no information on that. However, EA Sports games usually make it to the service. Last year’s Madden NFL 23 was added to EA Play & Xbox Game Pass in February 2023, after the NFL season.
If you want to learn more about Madden NFL 24, check out our preview of the game, where EA Tiburon and EA Sports showed us every new detail about this entry. If you are already planning to build the best team or want to argue about which player is better, here are the top 10 best players Madden NFL 24 has to offer according to their ratings.