Madden 26 - Closed BETA. Anyone get a code?

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I'm butt-hurt EA never emailed me a closed beta code, apparently i'm not one of the most engaged Madden NFL 25 players across multiple modes.  DOH.  Anyone else manage to sign up?  I got invited to the in-person beta test, but i couldn't justify airfare to Orlando for a date with EA.  I'll continue trying to remain patient.

https://www.ea.com/games/madden-nfl/madden-nfl-26/news/gridiron-notes-madden-26-closed-beta

Congrats and enjoy to any who managed to receive their codes.

EDIT:  I'm on Playstation if anyone feeling generous or has a beta code they do not intend to use.  My DMs are open, as always.

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Sorry you didnt buy enough step up offers to qualify

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I got one. Not even sure if I will use it.

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xXcGilmer18Xx said:

I got one. Not even sure if I will use it.

Are they account specific? If it’s Xbox I’d take it off your hands

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xXcGilmer18Xx said:

I got one. Not even sure if I will use it.

Grats, even if you only play for an ~hour (or just download the game before the next beta test, which i assume will be open beta) -- you've got a full week to decide.

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Eagles215 said:

Sorry you didnt buy enough step up offers to qualify

Apparently not... but my wife would beg to differ, oof.

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ultrarunnersean said:

Are they account specific? If it’s Xbox I’d take it off your hands

They are account specific unfortunately.

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peatrick said:

Apparently not... but my wife would beg to differ, oof.

Its ok i wasnt good enough for EA either.

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peatrick said:

Grats, even if you only play for an ~hour (or just download the game before the next beta test, which i assume will be open beta) -- you've got a full week to decide.

I assume I’ll give it a little run time this weekend just to see what it’s about, but gotta get as much run out of 25 as I can.

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xXcGilmer18Xx said:

I assume I’ll give it a little run time this weekend just to see what it’s about, but gotta get as much run out of 25 as I can.

I was desperate enough for a new/different fatball experience that i ended up downloading Maximum Football last night... i was curious to see what Unreal Engine had to offer.  They've got a long way to go, unfortunately.  But happy for anyone to take a stab at it, with or without any of the league's branding.

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ultrarunnersean said:

Are they account specific? If it’s Xbox I’d take it off your hands

Yes its tied to your account. I checked today and found my code buried in emails. Didnt think id get one as I never bought 26 and figured they’d want that as a pre-req. I’ve bought packs thus year but nothing crazy. I’m not in their “VIP” program or anything either.  I have however been pretty religious on banging out the dailies. Who knows how they picked. “Lucky” I guess but jokes on them, I’m reluctant to get in on another round of this cash grab BS.

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nope never gotten emailed one, but did get one from a year or 2 ago  which I appreciate a ton

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Khoale37 said:

Yes its tied to your account. I checked today and found my code buried in emails. Didnt think id get one as I never bought 26 and figured they’d want that as a pre-req. I’ve bought packs thus year but nothing crazy. I’m not in their “VIP” program or anything either.  I have however been pretty religious on banging out the dailies. Who knows how they picked. “Lucky” I guess but jokes on them, I’m reluctant to get in on another round of this cash grab BS.

I believe the codes are simply tied to the platform you play on.  For example, if you weren't going to use your beta code (within the next ~week), you could share it with another Xbox player, same/similar with PS5.  No more last-gen games, folks are finally having to move on, or retire.

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got mine and man is it cool asf. loving grinding the ult team even if its for nothing. fun time

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thecornhusk14 said:

got mine and man is it cool asf. loving grinding the ult team even if its for nothing. fun time

Grats, dude!  Have a blast.  I actually really, really enjoy that early, mindless grind... just getting familiar with the new gameplay / player movements, etc. and seeing the new menus and such.  Hopefully it's a bit more smooth of an experience.  I know you're not supposed to say much, but do we still see that brutal menu-lag?  You on Xbox or PSN?  Maybe it's less pronounced on Xbox Series-X or whatever, but Playstation has experienced painful menu delays / lag since the next-gen consoles were released.

Feels liek a silly "wish-list" item, but my goodness it often takes longer to load into a Solo Challenge than it does to actually complete the requirements.  Have a great week with beta!

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