One of the biggest problems facing yearly sports titles is the lack of change from one game to the next, and Madden NFL 26 needs to avoid a repeat of its Franchise mode mistakes from Madden 25. The Madden series has long dominated the American Football gaming market, but its main mode is filled with problems. It follows a similar pattern to EA Sports FC, with fans growing tired of small yearly updates attached to premium price tags. With the release date and editions now confirmed for Madden 26, it’s time for the next installment to chart its course.