The latest update for Madden 26 is now available, bringing new players with X-Factors and fixing various problems with gameplay, the Franchise mode, and how the game looks. This update also includes changes to which players have Superstar X-Factors. Here’s a detailed look at everything that’s been updated.
Madden 26 February Title Update Patch Notes – Full list of Improvements
Tomorrow’s update to Madden 26 will give Drake Maye a special ‘Superstar X-Factor’ ability! This is exciting news for Patriots fans and fans of Drake Maye.
— Madden NFL 26 (@EAMaddenNFL) February 3, 2026
Gameplay
- Fixed an issue where AI quarterbacks would occasionally run out of bounds despite having scramble lanes available
Franchise
- Fixed an issue where quarterback progression could take an unintended regression hit at the end of a season, primarily impacting younger QBs
Presentation
- Fixed an occasional hitch when viewing Instant Replay on Switch 2
- Resolved an issue where soundtrack music would not resume after completing the Weekly Recap
All New X-Factor & Superstar Players in Madden 26
New X-Factor Players
- Christian Gonzalez | Patriots, CB
- X-Factor: Universal Coverage
- Acrobat
- One Step Ahead
- Short Route KO
- Drake Maye | Patriots, QB
- X-Factor: Pro Reads
- Fearless
- Long Range Deadeye
- Sideline Deadeye
- Matt Stafford | Rams, QB
- X-Factor: Dots
- Lofting Deadeye
- Long Range Deadeye
- No-Look Deadeye
- Set Feet Lead
- Trey McBride | Cardinals, TE
- X-Factor: YAC ’Em Up
- Deep In Elite
- Mid Out Elite
- Short In Elite
New Superstar Players
- Andrew Thomas | Giants, LT
- Pass Protector
- Threat Detector
- Caleb Williams | Bears, QB
- Agile Extender
- Gutsy Scrambler
- Cam Little | Jaguars, K
- Zen Kicker
- Courtland Sutton | Broncos, WR
- Mid Out Elite
- Short Out Elite
- Dion Dawkins | Bills, LT
- Fool Me Once
- Run Protector
- George Pickens | Cowboys, WR
- Acrobat
- Deep Elite
- Mid Out Elite
- Jaycee Horn | Panthers, CB
- Acrobat
- Mid Route KO
- Ryan Kelly | Vikings, C
- Matador
- Tear Proof
- Zach Allen | Broncos, DT
- El Toro
- Interior Threat
The following players are no longer designated as X-Factors:
- Dexter Lawrence | Giants, DT
- Jayden Daniels | Commanders, QB
- Joe Mixon | Texans, HB
- Sauce Gardner | Colts, CB
The following players are no longer designated as Superstars:
- Aaron Jones | Vikings, HB
- Andrew Van Ginkel | Vikings, OLB
- Brandon Scherff | Retired, RG
- C.J. Stroud | Texans, QB
- Chris Godwin | Buccaneers, WR
- Jake Ferguson | Cowboys, TE
- Justin Simmons | Free Agent, S
- Kenny Clark | Cowboys, DT
- Ladd McConkey | Chargers, WR
- L’Jarius Sneed | Titans, CB
That covers everything in the February update for Madden 26. If you’re interested, we also have guides available on passing, catching, and kicking in the game.
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