EA Sports released Gridiron Notes today outlining some new features and content coming to MUT 22. If you've been keeping up with our news lately, then you should be familiar with most of today's topics. Links to previous articles will be included, along with a brief recap and some new details provided by today's notes.
To view the EA Gridiron Notes used for today's article, click HERE.
Strategy Items
Spending forever swapping your scheme and physical chemistries for each player item is a thing of the past with the new Strategy item system in MUT 22, and I can comfortably say this is a huge W for that reason alone. If you want to change your team's chemistry, simply swap a Strategy item or two and you're done! Multiple strategy slots allow users to mix and match items for their own unique combination of boosts.
Strategy items come in different rarities and can be powered up, similar to players. New strategy items will be released throughout the year, including program-specific items for special occasions like Blitz, Zero Chill, etc.
Halftime Adjustments
MUT.GG Halftime Adjustments Article
Have you ever regretted the Superstar Abilities and X-Factors you equipped after loading up and seeing your opponent's team and scheme? Well, now you will have the option to change both during halftime of your game with MUT 22's new Halftime Adjustments feature. You will get 30 seconds to activate/deactivate Abilities against users and 60 seconds against the CPU.
Stats on Items
MUT.GG Player Item Stat Tracking Article
Each player item in MUT 22 will keep track of the stats accumulated by that specific item over the course of its existence. Next-gen stats will also be tracked on the next-gen platform for your items as well!
New MUT UI
The HUB in MUT has been redesigned in an attempt to streamline communication and make it easier to navigate the menus. Check out the new look below:
Ultimate Season
MUT.GG Ultimate Season Article
The old leveling system is a thing of the past as it has been replaced by a new system known as "Ultimate Season". Instead of 1 system of levels where a few get unlocked every so often, EA has broken the MUT year up into separate seasons, where you will go from level 1 to level 50 and start fresh with each new season. Instead of a level master, each season will now have unique Season Edition players as rewards.
Dynamic Gameday Integration
MUT.GG Dynamic Gameday Article
While Home Field Advantage will not be included with Madden Ultimate Team, the following M-Factors will be included in the game mode at launch:
- Instinct - Defense can see Home/Away Team's intended pass target
- Hold the Line – Home/Away Team has improved blocking
- Adrenaline – Home/Away Team has infinite stamina during plays
- Shook - Offensive play art is distorted for the Home/Away Team
- Zoned out – Home/Away Team players cannot enter The Zone
- High and Tight – Home/Away Team has a greatly reduced fumble chance
- Unstoppable – Home/Away Team players cannot be knocked out of The Zone
- Check Down – Home/Away Team QB has trouble seeing deeper receivers
The Campaign
This is where your MUT journey begins at launch and will include plenty of rewards, including an upgradeable Team Captain, Elite Pack, and more than 20 additional players to help fill out your squad.
Team Builders
Team Affinity returns for MUT 22 and at launch, Team Builders 1 will be available. Additional Team Affinity programs can be expected throughout the year.
EA Play Challenges
MUT.GG EA Play Challenges Article
EA Access members will get their hands on the game early for a 10-hour trial and have exclusive challenges available to complete until 10 AM ET on Friday, August 20th. Be sure to get these done ASAP if you're an EA Play member!
Gridiron Forge
Another program available as soon as you get your hands on the game is the Gridiron Forge. Progress through the Forge to earn a 75+ OVR Gold Player pack, a Pro Fantasy pack, a Gridiron pack, an Elite pack, and an 87+ OVR NAT player of the month. The first player of the month was revealed today on GMM, check him out below:
Superstars
MUT.GG Superstars Preview Article
The first special program of the year has been announced for the global release of Madden NFL 22 on August 20th and it's the Superstars program. In this program, users will get the chance to earn Superstars that come with Abilities and X-Factors already equipped. Limited-time Superstar: Blast Off Challenges will be made available each week of the program that will reward Superstar Gold and Elite players!
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