On the PC, players finally have access to next-generation content, something that was missing before even though it was available on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 consoles. That means that there is a suite of new animations regarding throwing, catching, tackling and blocking. This makes for a more realistic experience that is closer to what you will see on the real field. For example, with tackling, runners are no longer just stopped by one defensive Mut 26 coins player while the rest of the field stands there and watches. When appropriate, there are group tackles, and in general, every time you see a tackle it seems realistic. It will also be varied now, so it’s not the same few animations every time.

PC players also finally get skill-based passing. This is difficult to master, especially if you are playing with a keyboard instead of a controller, but it can really enhance your gameplay and give a boost to your favorite teams. How it works is that your quarterback drops back, and you can see the entire field. You then decide who to throw the ball to and depending on how you push the key that matches that receiver, you can change the type of pass being thrown. For example, holding down the button will result in a bullet pass while quickly tapping it will result in a high lob type of throw which is great for getting the ball over defenders and into your receiver’s hands.In addition to just selecting the kind of pass, you also need to hit a growing meter at the right time, which is kind of like how a lot of golf games work to simulate perfect swings, although in those titles you don’t have 300-pound linebackers trying to smash you while you concentrate. If you hit the mark perfectly, it will result in a perfect throw. However, if you miss time your mark, it does not mean that the ball will be inaccurate or even intercepted. What happens if the player messes up is that Madden NFL 26 falls back to the actual stats for the quarterback to see how the pass is thrown. If you are playing with a superstar QB, then you are probably going to be fine, although if you mess up the passing mini game, the throw is not going to be a guarantee. The skill of the receiver is important too, because they will really try and catch the ball now, even going so far as to jump and dive towards balls that seem almost uncatchable. They sometimes can snag a catch out of a blown play too, although infrequently.

Other animations have also been improved. Players tend to celebrate a lot more after the play, or sometimes look dejected if things do not go their way. This is not something that affects Mut coins for sale gameplay, but it does help to make things seem a bit more realistic. There are referees on the field again too. Truthfully, they were removed last time, and I didn’t even notice until I was halfway through my first franchise mode season, but it’s good to see them back again for realism. There are female refs now too, which is also a nice thing to see.