Madden 2022 Preorder Guide: Release Date, Editions, Bonuses, And More

Madden 22 releases on August 20 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PC, Stadia, and mobile. The latest iteration of the football sim features two cover athletes: Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes. If you're excited about the game, Madden 2022 preorders are available at major retailers. As usual, there are multiple editions to choose from and preorder bonuses to secure.

Madden 22 preorder bonuses

If you preorder the standard edition of Madden NFL 22 for any platform, you'll receive the following bonuses:

20 Staff Points for Franchise
Starting level of 10 in Face of the Franchise and The Yard
Tom Brady Gear Capsule
Choice of 1 out of 32 NFL Stars for Ultimate Team

MVP and Dynasty editions come with additional perks that are outlined below. If you preorder a physical copy of any edition at Best Buy, you'll also get a Funko Pop ($10 value). Presumably, the Pop figure will be either Tom Brady or Patrick Mahomes.

Preorder Madden 22 standard edition

$60-$70

Madden NFL 22's standard edition is available to preorder at major retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop. PS5 and Xbox Series X preorders cost $70, while PS4 and Xbox One preorders are $60. You can also preorder a digital copy on the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, and Steam.

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Preorder Madden 22 MVP Edition

$80-$100

Madden NFL 22's $100 MVP edition is available to preorder at Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop. You can also grab digital editions on the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, and Steam. The MVP edition comes with both the Xbox Series X and Xbox One or PS5 and PS4 versions of the game. Meanwhile, the PC version of the MVP edition is only $80 (perhaps because it's only one version of the game). You get a bunch of bonuses, too:

3 days early access
60 Staff Points for franchise mode
Starting level of 10 in Face of the Franchise and The Yard
Tom Brady Gear Capsule
Choice of NFL star for MUT
Choice of Brady or Mahomes Elite Item for MUT
Exclusive challenges during early access
11 Fantasy Packs for MUT

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Preorder Madden 22 Dynasty Edition

$100-$120

Madden NFL 22's Dynasty Edition is available to preorder digitally on the Xbox Store, PlayStation Store, and Steam. It comes with all of the perks of MVP Edition, but you get more Staff Points (100) and Fantasy Packs (22). The console edition is $120, while PC preorders are available for $100.

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While we won't be able to experience the tweaks for ourselves until Madden NFL 2022 launches, EA claims that the latest iteration will be the most realistic yet, especially for PS5 and Xbox Series X. For the new consoles, the developer has added a momentum meter that will react based on your performance on the field, effectively introducing the very real momentum swings that you see in games on Sundays. This same dedication to realism will go toward home field advantage, with each team having their own benefit when playing on their own turf. EA will continue to use live on-field player statistics to provide an accurate experience for the second year in a row, and EA has overhauled AI to make games against the computer more authentic and engaging.

Franchise mode will also get a bit of a makeover, with new Franchise Staff options that let you develop key positions. Each staff member will have skill trees to apply points to as you progress through seasons. Franchise mode will also have cinematics, a new hub, and a new weekly strategies feature. Last year's fan-favorite mode The Yard makes it return this year, and, of course, the card-collecting Ultimate Team mode will be present.