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Madden NFL 15 Title Update #2 Available Now, Details Included

05:25 AM - October 7, 2014 by JYoung28

Madden NFL 15 title update #2 is available now for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One users. The PlayStation 4 patch is 281 MB, while the Xbox One patch is 3.1 GB. Looking at the update history on the PlayStation 4 patch, it only shows minor stability and bug fixes.

When EA Sports and the Madden NFL 15 team send out the details, this post will be updated.

UPDATE: Here are the patch details.

XBOX ONE AND PS4 CHANGES:

- Fixed or enhanced multiple team uniforms
- Added tuning adjustments to offline Connected Franchise Mode, matching Online CFM hot fixes
- Added a �Slim� Play Call option
- Added the ability to button through the entire halftime presentation
- Added button prompt to defensive play call to inform the user they can back out to pick their play before the offense does
- Tuned down QB accuracy for lower tiered QB's, especially on passes under 10 yards
- Addressed issue where the formation name would not update during no huddle situations
- Improved line shifting functionality out of defensive camera
- Defensive Play Call timer has been extended to 15 seconds
- Addressed issue where users only had 10 seconds to call a play vs. the AI
- Improved defensive adaptive AI
- Added QB signature passing styles
- Addressed issue where reading keys against the read option wasn't working on All-Madden difficulty
- Added logic for receivers that prevents the wrong animation from triggering during catchable passes
- Added logic to prevent multiple ways of grieving during online games
- Improved logic in CFM when determining who the starting RT should be
- Addressed an issue where the user would fail when punting the ball out of bounds on the Medium Coffin Corner drill
- Addressed an exploit where users could put WR's at the TE position on the depth chart inside of MUT
- General improvements to Madden Messenger
- General improvements to commentary logic
- Multiple CoachGlass improvements
- Fixed an issue where the user�s play would sometimes be auto-selected on defense

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# 201 TheDutchDad @ 10/07/14 02:55 PM

The sacks issue doesn't make sense to me. If all the online changes they made a month or so ago are now in offline CFM, then I really don't understand the issues. I've being doing an online solo CFM, and haven't had issues with sacks. It's seemed relatively normal to me. Nothing outrageous.

# 202 Last Gunfighter @ 10/07/14 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ggsimmonds


	@ClintOldenburg wait a minute...AI taking sacks was not addressed? This would make me very unhappy man. @ggsimmonds we looked extensively at that and did not find an issue. So sorry if you're mad I am speechless.

So let's see the 3 top complaints about Madden were SIM stats, sacks and Owner Mode finances, each had huge threads to document the issues and displeasure of the customers.

In response EA fixes the stats, denies any issue with sacks and doesn't even acknowledge the 600+ post about the owner mode finances...1 out of 3, that's a good average, right?

The only other people I know that can be so inept at their jobs and still keep them are the weathermen.

# 203 ggsimmonds @ 10/07/14 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Last Gunfighter


	So let's see the 3 top complaints about Madden were SIM stats, sacks and Owner Mode finances, each had huge threads to document the issues and displeasure of the customers. In response EA fixes the stats, denies any issue with sacks and doesn't even acknowledge the 600+ post about the owner mode finances...1 out of 3, that's a good average, right? The only other people I know that can be so inept at their jobs and still keep them are the weathermen.

If it was baseball they would be all stars.

But it is not baseball.

# 204 l8knight1 @ 10/07/14 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mercurial23


	The sacks issue doesn't make sense to me. If all the online changes they made a month or so ago are now in offline CFM, then I really don't understand the issues. I've being doing an online solo CFM, and haven't had issues with sacks. It's seemed relatively normal to me. Nothing outrageous.

I agree with this statement.

# 205 Last Gunfighter @ 10/07/14 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mercurial23


	The sacks issue doesn't make sense to me. If all the online changes they made a month or so ago are now in offline CFM, then I really don't understand the issues. I've being doing an online solo CFM, and haven't had issues with sacks. It's seemed relatively normal to me. Nothing outrageous.

What makes no sense is they patched the online sack issue and then said the offline issue would have to wait for a patch. Then they put out the patch, don't fix it and say "We didn't see an issue with sacks offline". REALLY!!!

# 206 ggsimmonds @ 10/07/14 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capa


	This HAS to be a prank right? He could not really have said that right? I mean, how can they be that unaware?? Please tell me that it is a joke... C

My thoughts as well.

What I am wondering is that they have stated they use metrics tracked over games played to help identify problems. That is no help if the problem is limited to AI behavior. So their metrics tell them that sack numbers are fine.

To my knowledge they do not frequent these forums as much as in the past. The best avenue to report issues then may be twitter. That is not reliable in my opinion. for example immediately after my tweet someone asked Clint if QBs escaping too many sacks was fixed. They are getting conflicting reports.

I cannot speak to what they view as looking at something "extensively."

# 207 ggsimmonds @ 10/07/14 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Last Gunfighter


	What makes no sense is they patched the online sack issue and then said the offline issue would have to wait for a patch. Then they put out the patch, don't fix it and say "We didn't see an issue with sacks offline". REALLY!!!

When did they fix the online stat issue?

I've been keeping track of online hot fixes to get an idea of what this patch would address and do not recall any fix for sacks outside of the tuner that was released with the week 1 roster update.And all that did was tune the chance for a user controlled rusher to beat his man

# 208 TheDutchDad @ 10/07/14 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Last Gunfighter


	What makes no sense is they patched the online sack issue and then said the offline issue would have to wait for a patch. Then they put out the patch, don't fix it and say "We didn't see an issue with sacks offline". REALLY!!!

THis is what Im trying to make sense of. They said all fixes are now to offline mode that were made to online earlier. If that's the case, shouldn't offline play exactly how it has been online CFM?

# 209 BadAssHskr @ 10/07/14 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ggsimmonds


	I've been keeping track of online hot fixes to get an idea of what this patch would address and do not recall any fix for sacks outside of the tuner that was released with the week 1 roster update.And all that did was tune the chance for a user controlled rusher to beat his man

and since that was a tuner, it came to everyone, offline and online, so everyone should have it unless the tuner was never installed, or deleted.

# 210 elmerlee @ 10/07/14 03:12 PM

Can I WATCH a CPU vs CPU game in offline CFM?????

# 211 Armor and Sword @ 10/07/14 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mercurial23


	The sacks issue doesn't make sense to me. If all the online changes they made a month or so ago are now in offline CFM, then I really don't understand the issues. I've being doing an online solo CFM, and haven't had issues with sacks. It's seemed relatively normal to me. Nothing outrageous.

As far as simulation stats and keeping it as authentic to real life...it's an issue. Not going to sugar coat that.

But....all that being said things IMO get way too blown out of proportion. My advice is always play the game....play it a lot before passing judgement. And if after multiple games you still don't like it....no worries...trade it in. But there are those that are loving Madden 15 (cough me cough) and are dealing with the sack issue just fine. I would say there are games it can rear it's ugly head...and it is usually against pocket QB's with poor pocket presence (lower tier guys) and every now and then I have had some big sack games vs elite like guys in the pocket (Peyton and Tom) but they still went up top on me and nailed some big long TD passes. I have had so many games elite QB's have killed me deep. So this talk of they never go deep......not seeing it. I have played 45-50 games now between testing and CFM.....QB play is solid. And lower tier QB's really do suck when i get pressure on them. They make errant throws...and now with the patch it will be more evident.

Play the game a lot...then make your judgement. Everyone plays the game differently, everyone has different skill levels, stick skills, house rules.....whatever. There is no right or wrong opinion.......they are just that opinions. Some players are too good to play the CPU...and I see this in all sports game sub forums here. So take impressions with a grain of salt until you really cut your teeth in the game yourself.

So the sack issue can be really magnified...or minor...all depends on how you want to look at it. I think the game is way too much fun for me to harp and worry about getting 4-5 sack games with Cam Wake sometimes.....oh well. Guess I will get the sack record every year.

In year one I got the sack record with Wake.....I went 5-11. And had one of the worst defenses against the run.

In week 12 of year two...I am on another torrid pace with Wake again (as well as Jordan and Starks) but now my pass defense is down and my run defense has improved....I drafted a stud MLB but am starting a rookie CB and have an aging CB in Grimes. I won my first 7 games...now I have dropped 3 straight. For me the game has been a joy. The patch is exactly what I expected. Fix offline CFM, fix stability bugs (I can now start a 32 team offline CFM without the game screen hangup as I tested that first this morning before heading to the office), commentary bugs, defensive play clock being to quick to make your play selection and tune the AI (adaptive AI on defense tuned according to the notes). My opinion of course.....but I don't understand if your a Madden fan how you can't be superbly impressed with this game. It's easily the best one yet.

So take that for what it's worth.

On a side note I had the intro bug hit me once.....and I thought I had read that you just need to make sure you close the application when you exit out of the game and not to ever exit out and then go to shut down. it will corrupt your profile file if you do that. As long as you close the game application first then shut down your PS4 you should be fine. I have been doing that....and it has not ever happened since.

I would love to see any impressions of improved commentary and stat swipes of previous week stats not showing all zeros anymore.

I won't be able to dig into any game playing till 10PM EST

# 212 jrocx39 @ 10/07/14 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce1975


	I was waiting for this patch to decide if I would keep madden. Sounds like the CPU QB issues of holding on to long and not taking shots downfield/when some one is covered are still present. I'll trade her in for NBA2K. Easy decision at least. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'll be doing the same in a couple hours, I imagine a lot of people will.

# 213 ggsimmonds @ 10/07/14 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armor & Sword


	As far as simulation stats and keeping it as authentic to real life...it's an issue. Not going to sugar coat that. But....all that being said things IMO get way too blown out of proportion. My advise is always play the game....play it a lot before passing judgement. And if after multiple games you still don't like it....no worries...trade it in. But there are those that are loving Madden 15 (cough me cough) and are dealing with the sack issue just fine. I would say there are games it can rear it's ugly head...and it is usually against pocket QB's with poor pocket presence (lower tier guys) and every now and then I have had some big sack games vs elite like guys in the pocket (Peyton and Tom) but they still went up top on me and nailed some big long TD passes. I have had so many games elite QB's have killed me deep. So this talk of they never go deep......not seeing it. I have played 45-50 games now between testing and CFM.....QB play is solid. And lower tier QB's really do suck when i get pressure on them. They make errant throws...and now with the patch it will be more evident. Play the game a lot...then make your judgement. Everyone plays the game differently, everyone has different skill levels, stick skills, house rules.....whatever. There is now right or wrong opinion.......they are just that opinions. Some players are too good to play the CPU...and I see this in all sports game sub forums here. So take impressions with a grain of salt until you really cut your teeth in the game yourself. So the sack issue can be really magnified...or minor...all depends on how you want to look at it. I think the game is way too much fun for me to harp and worry about getting 4-5 sack games with Cam Wake sometimes.....oh well. Guess I will get the sack record every year. In year one I got the sack record with Wake.....I went 5-11. And had one of the worst defenses against the run. In week 12 of year two...I am on another torrid pace with Wake again (as well as Jordan and Starks) but now my pass defense is down and my run defense has improved....I drafted a stud MLB but am starting a rookie CB and have an aging CB in Grimes. I won my first 7 games...now I have dropped 3 straight. For me the game has been a joy. The patch was exactly what I expected. Fix offline CFM, fix stability bugs (I can now start a 32 team offline CFM without the game screen hangup as I tested that first this morning before heading to the office), commentary bugs, defensive play clock being to quick to make your play selection and tune the AI (adaptive AI on defense tuned according to the notes). My opinion of course.....but I don't understand if your a Madden fan how you can't be superbly impressed with this game. It's easily the best one yet. So take that for what it's worth. On a side note I had the intro bug hit me once.....and I thought I had read that you just need to make sure you close the application when you exit out of the game and not to ever exit out and then go to shut down. it will corrupt your profile file if you do that. As long as you close the game application first then shut down your PS4 you should be fine. I have been doing that....and it has not ever happened since. I would love to see any impressions of improved commentary and stat swipes of previous week stats not showing all zeros anymore. I won't be able to dig into any game playing till 10PM EST

all in all it is a good game but I would argue that I probably end up winning ~3 extra games a year because the AI QB takes drive killing sacks over and over again.

It takes the fun completely out of the game when it happens. I think it is worse because when it does not happen this is possibly the best game of football I ever played.

# 214 Armor and Sword @ 10/07/14 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ggsimmonds


	all in all it is a good game but I would argue that I probably end up winning ~3 extra games a year because the AI QB takes drive killing sacks over and over again. It takes the fun completely out of the game when it happens. I think it is worse because when it does not happen this is possibly the best game of football I ever played.

I can totally understand that. I have had a few games I no doubt was able to close out because I was able to get some insane coverage sacks. It is a wart. But like you said....quite possibly the best game of console football I have ever played....so it get's a pass this year as they made such a huge leap from last gen...it is really a stark contrast to PS3/360.....so hopefully next year it is addressed....and I pray they build on this new foundation and get WR/DB interactions as glorious as the OL/DL are now. To me for the first time since Madden 2002 the future looks so bright for the series.

# 215 brandon27 @ 10/07/14 03:21 PM

Well, glad to see release notes. Glad to see the slim playcall mode. I'm definitely going to use that.

Was really hoping to see owner modes finances get adjusted. I didn't have a major problem in my first year with Miami, but I did win the Super Bowl and I went into the offseason with enough to sign my picks, a few free agents (nobody top tier thats for sure), and I re-signed some key guys. After that and my first preseason game in season 2(a road game), I was -3.94 million though. So, I was hoping to see that fixed, especially since I want to get my phins out of playing in that dump of a stadium, but at this rate, that's going to take a long time. hopefully my next preseason game is a home game, so I can see how much money I haul in now post patch to see if it's been helped some. If not, I guess it's coach mode from now on for me, which is good, but I dont want Philbin as my coach even in year one of a CFM

Going to have to go home, try and avoid FH2 tonight to try and get a few games in to check out Madden post patch.

# 216 tgiordano @ 10/07/14 03:28 PM

Is there any stuttering issues on xbox one did it improve performance?

# 217 Wrubez @ 10/07/14 03:31 PM

So was suction tackling, in fact, addressed? Someone posted earlier that suction tacking looks to have been fixed. Can anyone confirm? That was (or still is depending on if it's truly fixed) my biggest concern of all. Nothing like salivating at a huge hole only to be warp-clotheslined to the turf lol. Speed burst should NOT equal automatic blockshed

# 218 rkocjay @ 10/07/14 03:31 PM

would the money issue affect me since i use the giants?(i havent tried owner yet)

# 219 booker21 @ 10/07/14 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daddies3angels


	What is number 2? Where do you find that option?

http://www.operationsports.com/forum...-gameplay.html

I didn`t try it yet. At work. But i will when i get home. i believe it will be a placebo but i have no other thing to try. I really want to start my CFM, but i wont tolerate the crazy amount of sacks i get right now.

# 220 BadAssHskr @ 10/07/14 03:36 PM

patch notes states:

Quote:


	Improved defensive adaptive AI

anyone notice anything with this yet?

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