Madden NFL 27 reviews: stronger football, familiar frustrations

Madden NFL 27, released on 13 August 2026, holds a 78 critic score on Metacritic but just 4.8 out of 10 from users. Reviewers praise the improved on-field play, the Persona Engine in Franchise and Superstar progression, while players criticise technical issues and Ultimate Team monetisation.

• Metacritic: 78 from critics versus 4.8/10 from users
• Persona Engine gives Franchise players motivations and career priorities
• Timing-Based Catching adds a release window for securing catches
• Ultimate Team criticised for paid progression and in-game ads