For the first time in its history, the popular American football video game Madden, developed by EA Sports, is introducing a crossplay functionality. Initially, this feature was limited to Madden Ultimate Team, online Head-to-Head, Superstar KO, and Superstar Showdown. However, EA Sports announced in November 2023 that a Madden 24 Franchise Crossplay playtest would go live. This comprehensive guide aims to shed light on how Madden 24 players can access this new Franchise Crossplay playtest.
What is Crossplay?
Crossplay, or cross-platform play, is a feature in online gaming that allows players using different gaming platforms to play with each other simultaneously. This means that players using PlayStation can play with or against those using Xbox or PC, breaking the barriers between different gaming platforms.
Madden 24 Franchise Crossplay Playtest
EA Sports aims to bring the crossplay experience to the franchise mode with the Madden 24 Franchise Crossplay playtest. This playtest gives football fans a chance to test out the crossplay functionality in the Franchise mode. However, there are a few conditions that players must meet to participate in the playtest.
Prerequisites for the Playtest
Participation in the playtest comes with certain conditions:
Gaming Platform: A player must own either a PC, Xbox Series X|S, or PlayStation 5. The crossplay functionality is not available for other gaming platforms.
Closed Beta Participation: Only those who participated in the Madden 24 closed beta are eligible for the playtest. This is because the playtest happens within the beta version, not the primary game itself.
Accessing the Playtest
Follow these steps to access the Franchise Crossplay playtest:
Open the Madden 24 closed beta build on your gaming console. This is the version of the game where the playtest takes place.
If you don't have the closed beta version, you can re-download it from your game library on your console.
The Madden 24 Franchise Crossplay playtest was live until November 21, 2023. If you missed this playtest, keep an eye on official announcements by EA Madden for future opportunities.
The introduction of the crossplay feature in Madden 24 is an exciting development, bringing together players from different platforms. Although the Franchise Crossplay playtest has specific requirements and was available for a limited time, it marked a significant step towards a more inclusive Madden gaming community. Stay tuned for future updates and playtests from EA Sports.
