As the time approaches for the release of Madden 19, I’m collecting my thoughts and expectations for each of the game’s legacy modes and prepping to evaluate any new features. For this article, I’ll examine Madden Ultimate Team.
In evaluating annual sports releases, it’s a good idea to identify what says success or failure for every aspect of the newest version. I haven’t always loved Madden Ultimate Team. As collector modes go, it has its strengths and weaknesses. In this latest version of the game and mode, here are the expectations and deal breakers for MUT in Madden 19.
Expectations
Practice Mode For Your MUT Team
With much of Madden‘s esports scene built around Ultimate Team, it makes sense to allow players to practice with the squads they have compiled. If gamers were able to test different lineups and playbooks outside of competition, it could help them develop strategies for online play. This is a wrinkle that has been requested in a variety of forums.
More Customization for the Look of Your Squad
MUT is the least customizable collector mode on the market. They would seemingly have to do something to spruce up this area of the game.
Tougher Challenges and Better Rewards
MUT Challenges are a part of the grind, but at this point, it seems a large percentage of the mode’s community would like to see better rewards coming from the challenges–even if that means completing them becomes more difficult.
More Throwback Jerseys
This kind of rolls in with customization, but it makes sense to match the nostalgic element from throwback players with old-school jerseys.
The Deal Breaker
Inability to Design Uniforms and Logos
There are four expectations listed above, but for my personal tastes, there is one that sticks out more than the others. If MUT players aren’t allowed to customize their uniforms and logos to some degree, it will be a fail for the mode. Without that, my evaluation of the mode will take a hit.
