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Madden 20 August Title Update Brings New Superstar X-Factor Abilities

B.T. Frye by B.T. Frye
Jan 25, 2021
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Today, EA Sports released another edition of Gridiron Notes for Madden NFL 20. Today’s entry covers the patch notes for the second August title update, which dropped this morning. Madden 20 is available now on PS4, Xbox One and PC. Here is a detailed breakdown of what’s included in today’s title update.

MADDEN 20 AUGUST TITLE UPDATE #2

Today’s update is the first major gameplay patch of Madden 20, and is a whopping 3GB in size. This patch aims to fix overpowered pass rushers, ballcarriers abusing stiff arms and the fumble epidemic. In addition, the patch will fix dozens of minor bugs and presentation issues, as well as continue to address disconnections for online games.

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Offensive Linemen have now been officially introduced as Superstars, with a laundry list of new abilities, both for pass blocking and run blocking. Below are the new abilities added.

  • Edge Protector – Reduces edge pass rusher’s chance of successful rush move
  • Post Up – Improves blocker’s ability to hold double team blocks (both run & pass)
  • Run Block Elite – Holds blocks longer when run blocking
  • Pass Block Elite – Holds blocks longer when pass blocking
  • Zone Blocker – Holds blocks longer on zone-blocked run plays
  • Power Blocker – Holds blocks longer on gap-blocked plays
  • Threat Detector – Detects/indicates extra blitzers on 3rd and 4th down plays
  • All Day – Increases wait-timer between pass-rush move attempts by the defender when engaged on passing plays
  • Nasty Streak – Frequently impact blocks smaller defenders when blocking in space
  • Puller Elite – More effective at winning blocking engagements when pulling on run plays
  • Secure Protector (already available in MUT/Franchise prior to update) – Significant reduction to pass rusher’s chance to use a quick shed move or edge rush on passing plays

Next, a brand new mechanic has been added to gameplay. The new “pass block double team” mechanic will help players better counter edge rushers, which have been highly overpowered since the game was released.

The feature can be found in the pre-play pass protection menu (LB on Xbox, L1 on PS4). From there, moving the right stick down will select a double team, and then the player or direction can be selected.

Additionally, tuning and balancing has been added for fumbles and stiff arms. According to EA, “We have heard our players’ voices relative to the frequency of fumbles and the power of the stiff-arm move. While this tuning will decrease some of the frustrations around fumbles and stiff arms globally, this is just the first step in a series of planned updates that will bring more exact situational tuning.”

Madden Community Manager “Kraelo” announced on EA’s Twitch stream this morning that another gameplay patch is already in the works, with an ETA that is still to be determined.

You can read more about the Madden NFL 20 August title update notes here.

How are you enjoying Madden NFL 20? What do you think of this patch? Do you think the new abilities for offensive linemen will help neutralize overpowered pass rushers?Let us know in the comment section below, and don’t forget to subscribe to SGO on YouTube.


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B.T. Frye

B.T. Frye

Frye is a multimedia journalist for SGO and several other news outlets. He also writes about both professional and fantasy sports. Frye earned a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Penn State University in 2016. Frye has been working in journalism for over 10 years, and is a lifelong, diehard fan of teams that you definitely don't like.

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Comments 5

  1. Javier Gallegos Javier Gallegos says:
    6 years ago

    Lmao exactly why I’m not paying $60 for this piece of crap.

    Before: “Enjoy Amped up Pass-Rush”

    Now it’s “Fixing Overpowered pass rushers”

    Get your shit together & make up your mind EA.

    • Andrew Rivera Andrew Rivera says:
      6 years ago

      Javier Gallegos too bad 2K doesn’t do NFL games anymore

    • Javier Gallegos Javier Gallegos says:
      6 years ago

      Andrew Rivera for real bro. I wanna try 2K5

  2. Angelo G. Canallo Angelo G. Canallo says:
    6 years ago

    Too bad it can’t bring a new game

  3. Liam Sullivan Liam Sullivan says:
    6 years ago

    Derek Edwards Dylan Alexander

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