Madden 18 Update 1.04 Out Now, Read the Patch Notes

Madden NFL 18 update 1.04 is now available on consoles. The update makes a ton of gameplay changes as it adds new features to Madden Ultimate Team, allows players to replay scenes in Longshot, and adds in tournament rules for competitive Madden. There’s a lot to digest due to the new Madden 18 update 1.04, so you’ll want to read all of the patch notes.

Here’s the full Madden 18 update 1.04 patch notes (via Reddit):

NEW FEATURES:

Longshot Game Rewind – play any scene of Longshot once you have completed the story mode

Squads Seasons – Play seasons in MUT Squads

MUT Champions Monthly Leaderboards – See how you stack up on a monthly basis in MUT Champions.

MUT Champions Lineup Restrictions – MUT Champions events can now support lineup restrictions in the future

Tournament Official Rules – View and agree to the official rules for Competitive Madden Video Player – UI Tiles can now trigger videos

TOP 6 FIXES/UPDATES:

Fixed the issue with players recovering a fumble not being able to be tackled

Tuning to decrease hit stick and cut stick fumbles globally

Fixed issue with receivers assigned to a bubble screen running the incorrect route

Fixed an issue where the QB could not dive while scrambling

Fixed issue where the Gun Monster formation was leading to pancake blocks by the offensive line Added several new chemistry abilities to MUT:

Unfakeable – When user-controlled, player does not get faked out by ball carrier moves; when AI-controlled, can only be faked out by Tier 1 moves

Secure Tackler – When user-controlled, player does not allow broken tackles; when AI-controlled, can only allow broken tackles to Tier 1 moves

Footsteps – Defensive players that will apply a higher catch-penalty to receivers when they are near the receiver during the catch point.

Situational Pass Rusher – When pass rushing, these players receive a boost to pass-rush success chance on 3rd & 4th and long situations.

Primetime Protector – These blockers excel at pass blocking in 3rd & 4th and long situations.

Lead the Way – These blockers are more likely to succeed at run blocking when in a pull or lead block assignment.

INT Specialist – These defenders are far less likely to drop Interceptions unless the ball is tipped.

GENERAL:

General stability to address various crashes

VISUAL:

Added Vicis Zero1 Helmet and supporting facemasks

Added Nike Force Savage Elite cleat

Added Nike Alpha Menace Elite cleat (replaces Nike Untouchable)

Fixed the Loading Screen to reflect proper steps around revealing Run Fit play art in Pre-Play

Fixed issue around reset option in Edit Uniforms not functioning

GAMEPLAY:

Addressed many exploit blitzes that deal with QB Contain players and ‘locking’ the Tackles

Addressed an issue around the ‘Bad Ballhawk’ user banner triggering incorrectly

Addressed an issue where the spot of the ball would be incorrect after a **** punt

Addressed an issue around Defensive Pass Interference catch animations triggering incorrectly in the Competitive Game style

Fixed an issue around the Gauntlet in Skills Trainer stopping at level 39

Fixed an issue around the Gunslinger trait sometimes not functioning correctly

Fixed the issue with players recovering a fumble not being able to be tackled

Addressed issue around the Camera being reset after a kicking play in MUT Squads

Fixed exploit around Playmaker mechanic while using Target Passing

Fixed issue with receivers on bubble screen running the incorrect route

Addressed animation issue with cut blocks

Added timing rumble to kick meter when enabling Accessibility Options

Fixed an issue where a user would be unable to call a timeout after the opponent had called a previous timeout

Fixed an exploit blitz out of 3-4 Under

Tuning to diving catches on Competitive Game style

Fixed an issue where the defense could reset the offense’s ID Mike via Reset Play mechanic

Added penalties to users who use the LB/L1 CPU- defensive assist mechanic on Competitive Game style

Addressed clock issues in Overtime

Tuning to reach tackles attempts by defenders being blocked by receivers

Fixed an issue where the QB could not dive while scrambling

Added additional thresholds for broken sacks on Competitive Game style

Added additional thresholds for hit stick fumbles on Competitive Game style

Added additional thresholds for auto-broken tackles on Competitive Game style

Added additional thresholds for AI Strip Ball attempts on Competitive Game style

Tuning to increase inaccurate throws when using non-QB’s at the QB position

Addressed two exploits around receiver-motions that forced defensive backs out of their coverage assignments

Addressed issue of receivers freezing at the line in MUT Squads

Reduced frequency of Illegal Block in the Back penalties in Simulation Game style

Fixed issue where the Gun Monster formation was leading to pancake blocks by the offensive line

Fixed issue around fumble recoveries not being tracked correctly in the stats menu

Tuning to improve man coverage defenders getting beat deep by slower receivers

Tuning to decrease hit stick and cut stick fumbles globally

Added a banner that triggers when a player with a “low” catch rating drops a pass or Int

Added a banner that triggers when a AI player with high hit power causes a big hit fumble

Added a banner that triggers when a AI player with the strip ball trait causes a strip fumble

Improved the MUT Chemistry abilities graphics. The ability graphic will now be chemistry blue when it flickers and will also show the symbol of the ability that is triggering in the player ring.

Added the ability to create more complex rules for sets and lineup restrictions

Added several new chemistry abilities to MUT

Unfakeable – These players do not get faked out when user controlled, when AI controlled they only get faked out by tier 1 moves.

Secure Tackler Improvements – These players do not allow broken tackles when user controlled, when AI controlled they only allow broken tackles to tier 1 moves.

Footsteps – These defenders apply a higher catch penalty to receivers when they are near the receiver during the catch point.

Situational Pass Rusher – These pass rushers get a boost to their pass rush success chance on 3rd & 4th and long situations.

Primetime Protector – These blockers excel at pass blocking in 3rd & 4th and long situations.

Lead the Way – These blockers are more likely to succeed at run blocking when in a pull or lead block assignment.

Int specialist – These defenders are far less likely to drop Interceptions unless the ball is tipped.

FRANCHISE:

Fixed issue around incorrect amount of XP being spent when purchasing traits

Tuning to Speed Regression for running backs in offline Franchises (already in Cloud)

Added Vegas as a relocation option to offline Franchise (already in Cloud)

Fixed Screens not properly scaling when viewing in 4K

Updated Player & Coach career stats & Legacy Scores in Franchise Mode

Fixed issue with ball spotting when exiting Supersim

Multiple issues addressed in Franchise Twitter feed

Addressed issue where Edit Player/Create a Player right-arm sleeve would not appear in Franchise

Addressed issues around WR Off the Line mechanics in Franchise Player mode when playing as a WR

Color Rush games will now have the correct uniforms in Play Now Live Thursday Primetime games

Fill Roster setting has been fixed to auto-sign a free agent if there are no active players at a position where one is required when enabled

Fixed an issue where injured players would appear as healthy in Franchise games

The Team Tab depth chart will now correctly re-order itself when returning a player early from injury

Addressed an issue with FS/**** having a Season Goal of 0+ Interceptions

Fixed visual inaccuracies on the following players/coaches:

Patriots David Harris

Bears Leonard Floyd

Bears Cameron Meredith

Cardinals Robert Nkemdiche

Panthers Julius Peppers

Lions Ameer Abdullah

Lions Coach Jim Caldwell

Lions Teez Tabor

Giants Evan Engram

Giants Paul Perkins

Texans JJ Watt

Ravens Marlon Humphrey

Colts TJ Green

Raiders Coach Jack Del Rio

Chargers Mike Williams

Saints Michael Thomas

Steelers Sammie Coates

Free Agent Colin Kaepernick

Rams Sammy Watkins