EA Madden 26 Update 1.013 Patch Notes (Version 1.013.000)

EA Madden 26 update 1.013 on February 4, 2026 fixes AI quarterback movement, franchise QB progression, and presentation glitches. According to the official Madden 26 patch 1.013 notes, the latest update also adds four new X-Factors and multiple new Superstars, while removing several outdated X-Factor and Superstar designations.

Madden 26 1.013 Patch Notes – February 4, 2026

Gameplay

• Fixed AI quarterbacks running out of bounds despite open scramble lanes.

Franchise

• Fixed unintended end-of-season regression affecting younger quarterbacks.

Presentation

• Fixed replay hitch on Switch 2.

• Restored soundtrack music after Weekly Recap.

New X-Factor Players

Christian Gonzalez – Patriots, CB

• Universal Coverage

• Acrobat

• One Step Ahead

• Short Route KO

Drake Maye – Patriots, QB

• Pro Reads

• Fearless

• Long Range Deadeye

• Sideline Deadeye

Matt Stafford – Rams, QB

• Dots

• Lofting Deadeye

• Long Range Deadeye

• No-Look Deadeye

• Set Feet Lead

Trey McBride – Cardinals, TE

• 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

Removed X-Factor Players

• Dexter Lawrence – Giants, DT
• Jayden Daniels – Commanders, QB
• Joe Mixon – Texans, HB
• Sauce Gardner – Colts, CB
• Removed Superstar Players
• 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

Previously, a major Madden 26 update 1.012 fixed KO ability logic so successful rolls always knock out catches, clarifies ability lighting behavior, and resolves coverage shell changes in Bucs, Broncos, and Saints playbooks. Unfortunately, since the last patch 1.004, players are experiencing several issues while playing the game. Today’s Madden NFL 26 version 1.013 will fix a few of these issues. The upcoming Madden NFL 26 update 1.014 will the remaining issues.

Download free Madden 26 update 1.013 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.