Madden NFL 20: New game details and revelation of closed beta – E3 2019

By Adam Bankhurst

At EA PLAY 2019, EA revealed the latest details of Madden NFL 20, including the return of the Pro Bowl, RPO (Run-Pass-Option), X-Factor capabilities, details of closed beta and more again.

Madden NFL 20 players will be able to play the Pro Bowl as the game settles in and have the opportunity to discover some of the new features before switching to modes like Face of the Franchise: QB1.

As previously explained, Face of the Franchise: QB1 is the Madden NFL 20 career mode that will allow fans to create a college quarterback and compete in the playoffs of the National University Football Championship, the NFL Combine, the NFL Draft, and a beginner's career. QB in the NFL.

There will be new scenario challenges that will allow players to improve the grades and abilities of their new QB.

The all-new RPO system has also been introduced and will allow the quarterbacks to read a defense to choose whether to keep the ball themselves or hand it over to another player in real time. There will be over 200 RPO games and the Philly Special, which helped the Eagles beat the Patriots at the Super Bowl LII, will be included.

X-Factor's abilities will also be in play and will give superstars and an edge over other players and each ability will be based on their real-life counterparts.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Kansas City Chief Patrick Mahomes has the Bazooka ability to increase his maximum throw distance by more than 15 yards after completing four 30-yard passes or more. This will allow Mahomes to throw the ball 80 meters.

There will also be Signature animations, and 6-7 of the most popular QBs, including Drew Brees and Aaron Rodgers, will have animations and reactions similar to those in the real world. Others will be added as the season progresses.

In addition, new games will be added to the game as a result of their use in the real world, which will add to the realism and allow you to play your dreams in the NFL as the season progresses.

Madden NFL 20 will also have a closed beta from June 14th to 16th. EA PLAY participants will have the opportunity to obtain codes for the beta. From June 10th to 14th, they will be distributed on Madden's social networks, via the Madden developers. , MUTHEAD and Reddit (Madden Ultimate Team) and more.

The closed beta will feature all modes of play, but players may choose to play as Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams, New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints.

Madden NFL 20 was just one of the games featured at EA PLAY 2019. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order was unveiled for the first time, Apex Legends unveiled its Battle Pass of Season 2 and a new character named Wattson , Battlefield V has unveiled new maps and many more.

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