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EA Sports drops a new Madden NFL 25 patch, but the infamous Field Pass glitch persists. Discover what’s fixed and what’s still broken.
In the world of Madden NFL 25, not all patches are created equal. The latest update rolled out by EA Sports was meant to tackle a persistent bug in the game’s Field Pass feature. Instead, players found themselves facing the same old glitch. Fresh off the digital press, this patch promised to smooth over rough gameplay edges but ended up leaving players in a familiar lurch.
While EA Sports aimed for a touchdown with this update, it seems they fumbled near the goal line. The saga continues as the Madden community scrambles, not just on the virtual field but also in online forums, hunting for makeshift fixes.
The Field Pass Bug Is Still in Madden NFL 25
EA Sports has officially rolled out a new patch for Madden NFL 25, but not everything has gone as planned. Released on December 5, 2024, this update arrived during scheduled server downtime and introduced version 1.09 for last-gen consoles and 1.013 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Despite hopes for a smoother experience, the notorious Field Pass bug remains unresolved.
Can you fix this? His Raider chem acts as a Stocking stuffer chem, and shouldn’t do so. Christian Wilkens’ non division team chem doesn’t do this, and I doubt any of the other divisional team builders do either… pic.twitter.com/Z7rOjriHnb
— Kri77er (@Kri77er) December 5, 2024
Here’s everything you need to know about the patch and its impact:
- Field Pass Still Bugged: The feature, designed to reward players as they progress, is still not functioning as intended. Many fans were expecting a fix but found the issue unchanged.
- Unaddressed Issues: Other problems persist, including:
- Chemistry glitches, where team configurations activate incorrectly or not at all.
- X-Factor bugs are affecting how player abilities perform during games.
- Inconsistent team-building mechanics that disrupt the overall gameplay experience.
- Community Workaround: A glimmer of hope comes from the Madden NFL community. Some players discovered that by selecting the free pass and leveling it up, premium rewards could still be unlocked. While unofficial, this workaround has been confirmed to work for several users.
Bad Timing!
Hey everyone, not defending them because they suck, but if you select free pass and continue leveling up, you still get all of your premium rewards. I was told this and then confirmed it myself. pic.twitter.com/qLQwarAGRI
— Caden Sheeks (@CadenSheeks) December 5, 2024
The timing couldn’t be worse. With the PlayStation Esports Tournament set for December 6–8, players expected these bugs to be resolved. Instead, competitive participants are left scrambling for alternatives or relying on partial fixes.
Adding to the frustration, EA has been silent about what the patch actually addressed. No detailed changelog accompanied the update, leaving players guessing. Although some issues like server stability may have improved, key gameplay features remain a challenge.
For now, offline modes like Career and Franchise are unaffected. While these provide a reliable option, they don’t solve the bigger issue for online players. Fans continue to hope EA will provide transparency and a permanent solution soon.
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