Players who love the annual installment of Madden will be itching to get their hands on Madden NFL 24 as soon as possible. The game releases on August 18th, 2023 for everybody but there is an Early Access period for gamers that can't wait this long.
Getting a head start in Madden NFL 24 is a pretty big deal as it allows players to get their lineups set early. Also, there will be some new features and modes to play around with. Even with just a few days, this kind of expertise will translate to more wins when playing against friends or online.
Early Access information
- The Early Access period starts on the evening of August 14th, 2023 (time will vary by zone).
- Players who have purchased the Deluxe Edition or better will be able to play in the Early Access period.
- Gamers who have an EA Play Pro membership will get the Pro Edition which includes the Deluxe Edition rewards.
Those who want to get one of the best quarterbacks just a few days before everybody else makes a team can do so if they have either the Deluxe or Pro Editions of the game. The Pro Edition is for subscribers to EA Play Pro and contains all the benefits that the Deluxe Edition has.
As a heads up, this subscription costs $99.99 for an entire year, about as much as the cost of the game (or even less depending on the edition and country of purchase). Players that get Madden every year should likely get this subscription and pick up the other perks that come with it. Even if it's not getting sacks with the best linebackers, there are a bunch of other games that come with this subscription.
Regardless, while times vary by zone, Early Access will officially start for everyone on or before August 15th, 2023. There is some variance to regions and it appears that most will be able to play on the evening of August 14th, 2023.
Madden NFL 24 will be released on August 18th, 2023 for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.