Madden NFL 21
- First release
- May 28, 2020
- Developer
- EA Orlando
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- Engine
- Frostbite
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Google Stadia
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Release dates
- Xbox One
- May 28, 2020
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Aug 28, 2020
- PlayStation 4
- Aug 28, 2020
All 5 release dates
- Xbox One
- Aug 28, 2020
- Google Stadia
- Jan 28, 2021
- Game modes
- Split screen, Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
- Perspective
- Bird view / Isometric
- Where to buy
- External links
- Steam (opens in a new tab)Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)X (opens in a new tab)Instagram (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Facebook (opens in a new tab)YouTube (opens in a new tab)Reddit (opens in a new tab)Twitch (opens in a new tab)
- Keywords
- american football
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 67
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Mixed, 5,146 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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Multiplayer
- Online multiplayerSteam · 16 Oct
- Shared or split screen PvPSteam · 16 Oct
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How it plays
From Steam
- Football (American)
- Sports
- PvP
- Competitive
- eSports
- Realistic
- Simulation
- Modern
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio
Language data: IGDB · recorded 30 Oct 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Full controller support
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Playable · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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Media
Screenshots
Videos
Community
Player reviews
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Behind the game
Story & setting
Setting
- Set in United States
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Purchases
- In-app purchases, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
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