EA Sports' Madden is one of the best sports video games on the market. The game's exciting play style and in-depth features offers entertainment for fans of all ages. Whether you want to do a deep dive in franchise mode, or link up with buddies online, Madden provides exactly what you are looking for. And the latest updates for Madden 23 will excite fans of the game. 

Madden’s franchise mode is a fan-favorite. It provides players with the opportunity to take over the role of GM and build a winning organization. And Madden 23's free agency has been upgraded in franchise mode.

According to ea.com, free agency has been improved to add a more realistic experience for players. 

“From all new screens, to additional evaluation periods, player motivations and added salary cap functions there is a whole new dynamic to engage with when trying to put together the ideal roster.”

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Salary cap and player motivations are very intriguing. A player may not want to sign with a losing franchise despite the financial incentive. This adds a new element to the feature. Other free agency motivations listed on the website include but are not limited to: Head coach’s overall record, scheme fit, close to home, tax free state, big market, and more. 

Additionally, working around a salary cap is an element of real NFL free agency. The salary cap has been part of the game for years, but EA is enhancing Madden 23’s salary cap. 

Scouting, player tags, player attributes, trade logic, and draft class are just a few of the other Madden 23 features that have been upgraded. 

EA also stated that they will be announcing Face of the Franchise and Madden Ultimate Team updates in the near future.