00:00What's up, everyone? Kurt Benkert here. A lot of you have been asking what's actually
00:07different in Madden NFL 26. Let me walk you through what I learned at the preview event
00:11in Orlando in today's Gameplay Deep Dive. Trained on nearly a decade of real NFL data,
00:18a new AI-powered machine learning system informs all new coach tendencies, QB signatures,
00:25and advanced player traits. With more strategic depth and authentic detail, making every game a
00:31distinct and dynamic challenge true to NFL team identities. Let's take a closer look.
00:35The team is reimagining quarterback play with new QB DNA, adding new levels of detail,
00:41quality, and variety to the most iconic position in sports. Refreshed passing animations and a
00:48variety of all-new signature throwing styles for quarterbacks across the game make each one look,
00:53move, and feel more like themselves. Some more detailed signatures are unique to star quarterbacks,
00:59like jump throws in the face of pressure by Caleb Williams, stylized back foot passes for Lamar
01:04Jackson and Jaden Daniels, and quick flips on the run for Josh Allen. Plus player-specific pocket
01:10movement, signature scramble locomotion, unique arm slots, and unique footwork fundamentals. And a new
01:18set of 50 advanced player traits informed by real on-field player tendency data pushes the
01:23fidelity of NFL stars even further. All of it designed to match the real nuanced movements
01:28and play styles of the league's quarterbacks. Real NFL coaches bring their strategic minds to
01:35gameplay with coach DNA. New predicted play call AI built on real coaching data straight from NFL
01:41sidelines defines each team's unique identity. Coaching styles like Dan Campbell's fourth down aggression,
01:47Kevin O'Connell's creative offensive approach, and more add new layers of strategy to every matchup.
01:53New dynamic coach suggestions provide play recommendations based on what your team's
02:00coach would dial up in specific game situations. And new counterintelligence offers smart play calling
02:06recommendations against opponent tendencies, making it harder for them to succeed when they keep running
02:10the same play over and over again. To authentically reflect unique NFL coaching strategies and play
02:16calling tendencies, the team has expanded playbooks with new shifts, multi-motions, and exotic blitz
02:21packages. Highlighting more of the specific schemes that define a team's identity. With real-time NFL
02:27trends and new, innovative plays to be added throughout the season. Physics-based offensive line block steering and new stunts
02:34and twists add strategic depth to your play calling. Wear and tear add strategy to your roster management,
02:40and new dynamic subs let you swap out fatigued players for fresh legs without pausing the action.
02:45Custom defensive zones unlock the control to strategically adapt coverage in real time, and improved pass
02:53coverage logic enhances defender reactions to receiver routes. To accurately represent the elite skill of
03:00NFL athletes, the team overhauled player movement across every mode, with the confidence that these
03:06superstars will move in Madden 26 like they do on game day. Modernized depth charts introduce more
03:12authentic positional roles. Identify mismatches and dial up more creative plays with the new gadget slot,
03:18built for versatile offensive weapons like Deebo Samuel. On defense, left and right edge replace
03:23defensive end. Linebackers now use authentic Sam, Mike, and Will designations.
03:28Specialized nose tackle and long snapper positions are properly acknowledged. Football is always more
03:36fun when mother nature becomes a factor, and new football weather in Madden 26 will affect gameplay
03:42and your game plan. Extreme conditions like heavy snow, fog, rain, and wind will impact visibility,
03:50player movement, stamina, and ball security. With real weather, real data, and real coach and player
03:57tendencies, this looks like the best Madden to date, and I can't wait for you guys to get your hands on it.
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