Madden NFL 22 leverages the power of next generation consoles to deliver the raw energy, emotion, and unpredictability of the NFL through brand-new Dynamic Gameday, which impacts gameplay across every mode.Whether installing a weekly gameplan in Franchise or going head-to-head in Play Now, games in Madden NFL 22 will feel fresh with a deeper level of strategy and storytelling in each match-up and in each stadium.

Dynamic Gameday in Madden NFL 22 is powered by three new features: Gameday Atmosphere, Gameday Momentum, and Next Gen Stats: Star-Driven AI. Gameday Atmosphere* connects players to their NFL fandom through the crowds, environments, and presentation elements that enhance and impact every game. New Gameday Momentum performance-based mechanics, including Home Field Advantage which provides a unique game condition tailored to each NFL team’s stadium atmosphere,  swing momentum, bringing the tangible influence of momentum to life on the field. Lastly, Next Gen Stats: Star-Driven AI, powered by real world player data that will evolve throughout the season, changes AI behavior and team tendencies to make NFL superstars and the personality of each team more true-to-life. 

Dynamic Gameday, Gameday Atmosphere, Gameday Momentum, Next Gen Stats Star-Driven AI, Home Field Advantage, Star-Driven AI are only available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S

Electronic Arts and the National Football League (NFL) are continuing to create new ways for football fans to engage with the sport they love and celebrate the best players in the League with the return of the NFL Pro Bowl: Madden NFL 22 Edition for the 2022 Pro Bowl, taking place Sunday, February 6 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

Chargers Derwin James and Browns Nick Chubb will compete head-to-head against Cowboys Micah Parsons and Vikings Justin Jefferson in a new 2022 Pro Bowl experience coming to Madden NFL 22’s Superstar KO multiplayer mode this week, while also attempting to break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the largest projected video game display with the biggest Madden NFL game in historyfrom the Las Vegas Strip.

Returning host Charissa Thompson will be joined by co-host Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and winner of last year’s virtual Pro Bowl, Marshawn Lynch to call the matchup on Saturday, February 5 at 6pm ET on the NFL YouTube, Twitter and Facebook, EA Madden NFL Twitch and on the iHeartRadio App.

“Coming off the success of last year, the NFL welcomes the return of the Pro Bowl experience in Madden NFL 22,” said Joe Ruggiero, SVP, Consumer Products, NFL. “With the added anticipation of attempting to break a Guinness World Records title, this year’s event will definitely be one to remember. NFL Pro Bowl: Madden NFL 22 Edition represents an opportunity to connect with our fans beyond the traditional game and we look forward to working with EA to bring this event to life ahead of the 2022 Pro Bowl in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium.” 

The 2021 Pro Bowl was transformed when it went virtual in Madden NFL 21 for the first time ever. With superstar talent facing off against each other in the game, The NFL Pro Bowl: Madden NFL 21 Edition Presented by Verizon became the most-viewed event in Madden NFL history on digital platforms with more than 3.5 million live views. While this year’s virtual event is going for a record of its own with Guinness World Records, it also promises to go above and beyond with plenty of action, fun and viral moments, like Marshawn Lynch breaking his chairin excitement, that will surpass last year’s event.

“Last year we showcased the power of Madden NFL in bringing fans closer to the sport they love, while also transforming a major sporting event to a virtual one,” said Julie Foster, VP of EA SPORTS™ Brand. “We’re very excited to return with our longtime partner, the NFL, to host the virtual Pro Bowl for football fans where they live, on digital platforms, and extend the Pro Bowl celebration to the next generation, providing more ways to engage and connect than ever before.” 

The new 2022 Pro Bowl experience coming to Madden NFL 22 Superstar KO is a part of the “Play to LA'' campaign which has brought players new experiences in Madden NFL 22 in the lead up to Super Bowl LVI. Football fans will be able to play head-to-head in their own 2022 Pro Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Madden NFL 22 with this year’s star-studded AFC and NFC rosters and earn rewards along the way. 

Franchise Mode in Madden NFL 22 will make players feel more connected and in control of their team, with more detailed staff management and skill tree progression systems, and comprehensive weekly game strategy with a revamped Season Engine that keeps things fresh every week. Franchise will also continue to see improvements throughout the year via multiple live service updates.

Madden NFL’ s newest mode, The Yard, will feature an all-new single player campaign and avatar progression system that shares progress, rewards and vanity with Face of the Franchise. Face of The Franchise returns with an all-new story, player class system, and the option to play on the defensive side of the ball as a linebacker for the first time. Superstar KO will bring multiplayer squad play to NFL teams with the addition of real-world NFL teams to the mode for the first time. Plus, Madden Ultimate Team will deliver a new season of content, allow for halftime adjustments to Superstar X-Factors and integrate Next Gen Stats to track stats for player items.

Madden NFL 22 is available for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Google Stadia.