Electronic Arts have announced Madden NFL 24, their latest entry in the iconic sports series, which this year will add new levels of depths with a new system called SAPIEN and delve even further with refinements to FieldSENSE, to make every hit feel real.

Last year the game made big strides into realistic motion with FieldSENSE, but this time around they are pushing the camera further into the game and focusing on players, which is where SAPIEN comes in. This new system helps deliver a leap forward in NFL realism by rebuilding the character skeleton to provide more body definition and variation to physiques on the field. Combine that with the FieldSENSE system and you end up with a game that behaves as accurately as real matches would.

While the game is coming to last gen consoles, the new tech is only for the current generation, so PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. One major addition for the game going forward is that for the first time, fans can play with friends regardless of their platform with cross-play support and feature parity in head-to-head and certain online multiplayer modes.

There is a lot more to the game than just new bones, thankfully EA have provided a list of some of the more important updates that players can look forward to:

• Hit Everything: New contested catch tackles provide more control to play the receiver and new tackle types like: Wrap tackles, Scoop tackles and all-new Hit-Stick animations add personality and more variety on defense. Dynamic branching tech now expands to blocking as well.

• Skill Based Passing: Skill Based Passing makes throwing and catching feel more fluid. An overhauled catching system ensures that receivers consistently maintain their momentum when catching the ball. It feels better than ever to hit a receiver in stride, giving you more control to get loose and get up-field after the catch. A variety of new passing and catching animations capture the authenticity that players expect – dive catches, no-look passes and some game-changing moments never before seen in Madden.

• Foundational Football: Enhancements across blocking, ball carrier pathfinding, quarterback decision making and defensive back behaviors not only provide confidence your AI teammates will execute your gameplan the way you intend, but also deliver an authentic challenge. An all-new post-play engine brings the emotion of an NFL game to life through more realistic reactions and more emotive celebrations and frustrations.

• Superstar Mode: Superstar returns with modernized versions of beloved experiences like your journey through the NFL Combine and Road To The Draft. New additions like 3v3 Superstar Showdown give fans the ability to live their NFL fantasy with friends.

• Mini-Games: Test your skills with dozens of new mini-games, including moving obstacles and destructible targets in Franchise training camp or weekly strategy; every week in Superstar Mode; and playable from the main menu.

• Franchise: Added depth in one of the most popular Madden NFLmodes addresses top community requests like contract restructuring, trade improvements and deeper customization to name a few. Plus, mini-games are back with training camp and weekly training.