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EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26

Tiburon· August 14, 2025
SimulationSports
GameValio RecommendationWait for Sale

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Losing players
Wait for a sale
Quality
47/100
Value
38/100
Popularity
29/100
$69.99

Where to buy

Live prices across 1 stores · Updated 2 months ago ago

Hist. Low$13.99
Best Price
Steam

Steam

Official Store · Updated 2 months ago ago

$69.99
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Current Price

$69.99

Hist. Low · $13.99

Price History

Behind the recommendation

The raw numbers that fed our recommendation.

Quality
47/100
53% positive (5,255 reviews) — mixed opinions
5,255 reviews — solid data foundation
Value
38/100
$69.99 — high price
Popularity
29/100
Player count surging +120%
1,272 concurrent players — solid base

Game Details

Release info, metadata and the system specs you'll need.

Release Date

August 14, 2025

Developers

Tiburon

Publishers

Electronic Arts

Platforms

Windows

Achievements

28

Steam Recs

5,277

Official Website

www.ea.com/games/madden-nfl/madden-nfl-26

Categories

Single-playerMulti-playerPvPOnline PvPShared/Split Screen PvPCo-opOnline Co-opShared/Split Screen Co-opShared/Split ScreenCross-Platform MultiplayerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportIn-App PurchasesCamera ComfortChat Speech-to-textChat Text-to-speechColor AlternativesAdjustable DifficultyGamepad RecommendedPlayable without Timed InputDualShock Controller SupportDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportStereo SoundSurround SoundHDR availableFamily Sharing

Supported Languages · 1 languages, 1 with full audio

English

PC Requirements

Recommended

OSWindows 10 - 64-Bit (Latest Update)
ProcessorIntel Core i7-8700K (6-core; 12-thread) or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Memory12 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or AMD RX 6600 XT 8GB
DirectXVersion 12
NetworkBroadband Internet connection
Storage65 GB available space

How the game's holding up

Reviews, sentiment and concurrent players. Tracked daily.

Steam Review Score

53%

Mixed

Positive-review ratio over time

Review Counts

3k

POSITIVE · 2k NEGATIVE

Positive vs negative review build-up

Player Count

425

PEAK (24H) · 3k ALL-TIME IN RANGE

Daily peak concurrent players

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26 worth buying?

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Where can I buy EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26 cheapest?

The best current deal for EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26 is on Steam for $69.99.

What type of game is EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26?

EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26 is categorized as: Simulation, Sports.

What platforms is EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26 available on?

EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26 is available on: Windows.

When was EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26 released?

EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26 was released on August 14, 2025.

How many people are playing EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26?

According to recent data, EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26 has approximately 425 concurrent players 4 hours ago.

Who made EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26?

Developed by: Tiburon

Published by: Electronic Arts

What games are similar to EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26?

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