Madden 21 1.24 Patch Notes, Read What is New in this Update

Madden 21 1.24 update is now rolling out on PS4 and Xbox One. According to the official Madden 21 1.24 patch notes, the latest update resolves various issues and added gameplay changes. Apart from this, Madden 21 PS4 update 1.24 also brings stability and performance improvements on all platforms.

Previously, a big January title update added various tweaks and gameplay fixes. Unfortunately, since the last patch, many players are still experiencing several problems with the game.

Today’s Madden 21 PS4 update 1.24 is expected to fix a few of these issues. Check out more details below.

Madden 21 1.24 patch notes (Updated February 2, 2021)

Key Highlights:

• In Competitive only, only players with the ‘Reach For It’ ability will trigger certain reaches
• Fixed blitz’s with Nickel Corners in Contain
• Fine-tuned deep-zone defenders in Cover 3
• Tuned the distance-based receiver abilities vs. Man-Coverage
• Addressed Man-Coverage issues with RPOs and Receiver motion
• Fixed frequency of defenders doing QB Slide avoidance

Gameplay Updates:

• Fixed an issue causing the tight end to stay in his 3-point stance after being motioned to the slot on running plays out of the Gun Doubles formation.

Fixed a visual issue allowing the in-game indicators to remain visible during the entire play when using the ‘Blitz Radar’ and ‘Threat Detector’ abilities.

Fixed an issue causing the QB’s arm to get caught on the pulling guard when throwing the ball early on I-Form Slot Flex Power Alert Smoke.

Tuning to the distance-based receiver abilities so the Receivers to increase the receiver’s win-chance on the cut vs. man-coverage defenders without a counter-ability, as long the cut is performed in the designated area of the field.

Fixed an issue sometimes causing cornerbacks to instantly rush the passer when playing man-coverage on RPO Screen plays.

Tuning to outside deep-zone defenders in Cover 3 to improve the timing of the drop to get to the appropriate coverage depth when aligned over an outside receiver running a short route (Drag, Smoke Screen, etc.). This adjustment will allow them to get deeper and play any deep routes coming from the slot.

Fixed an exploit allowing the offensive user to manipulate a man-coverage defender by using motion directly after a hot-route.

Fixed an issue causing defenders to trigger avoidance animations any time any ball carrier would dive.

• Fixed an issue allowing an exploit blitz with nickel corners in the contain assignment. New logic and movement has been implemented for pass blockers to better react to this exploit blitz which is most commonly run out of formations like Dime 1-4-6.
• Tuning to pass-blocking logic to improve ‘blocking handoffs’ for left tackles when facing two rushers in the outside gap.

Madden 21 1.24 for PS4 and Xbox One is now available fo download.