In Madden NFL 25 Franchise mode games, you can add an extra layer of complexity by fine-tuning the Game Style.
Quite different from the in-game difficulty modes on offer, Game Style determines how the AI will play. From reacting to your selected play to managing the subs, there are three different styles of AI you can use in a game. Naturally, all three are pretty different, but there’s no right or wrong choice. When it comes to Franchise mode, one particular style certainly outdoes the remaining options.
What are the three Game Style in Madden NFL 25?
There are three different options to choose from.
- Arcade: Fast-paced game style that focuses on exciting plays rather than focusing on realism. There are no penalties, injuries, and fatigue.
- Simulation: Authentic NFL experience that focuses a lot on realism. Aside from penalties, fatigue, and injuries, you’ll get some unexpected outcomes.
- Competitive: The AI enacts how human opponents will play against you, and there’s no emphasis on injuries or fatigue (dampened). It’s all about stick skills and player-controlled actions.
Best Game Style in Madden NFL 25 Franchise mode
The Simulation variant is the best style to opt for in Franchise mode. In this particular mode, you’ll manage a franchise with the goal of winning the Super Bowl. Having a great team is just one part of the equation. In real life, teams do lose their superstars to injuries on the field.
If you’re going with Arcade or Competitive, that sense of unpredictability goes away. If there’s no in-game injury, there’s no emphasis on squad depth (which is a crucial thing in real-life squad management). Similarly, no reliance on in-game stats and attributes makes your trading policies and drafts pretty redundant.
Hence, Simulation should be your go-to choice irrespective of the outcomes during games. If the difficulty feels too much, you can always take it down to Rookie. If your players are getting injured too frequently, make sure to check out their levels of fatigue during games.
