The last year has been huge for the video game industry. As the world is adapting to the pandemic, more and more people are diving into video games while staying home during lockdowns. Video game company Electronic Arts is coming off its biggest year in history, with its stock rising over 15% since last year. EA has no plans to slow down in 2021, having already made big moves like the acquisition of Codemasters andlaunching EA Play on PC Game Pass.
Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson shared plans for upcoming titles includingBattlefield 6andMadden NFL 22. According to Wilson,Madden NFL 22will have a little bit of a different cover than previous years. When asked by Bloomberg Technology who will be on the cover, Wilson replied, “Well, we’re going to know soon enough. I reviewed it with the team just a few days ago. I can tell you they have more surprises afoot.”
Wilson adds, “We’re going to do something a little different with the cover this year. I won’t say any more than that. Other than to say, I’m really proud of the work the team has done–both with the game, with the cover, and with the marketing that we’re going to build around Madden.”
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There has not been much information aboutMadden 22available, but it seems a reveal may be coming soon. Last year’s title was revealed in June with an impressive trailer showing off new features like the skill stick and pass rush controls. The trailer was accompanied by a big reveal thatRavens quarterback Lamar Jacksonwould be the cover athlete.
Each year, fans wonder who will be theMaddencover athlete based on how the previous season panned out. Being on theMaddencover is a rare achievement for players, and comes with a bit of superstition. Many players on the cover ofMaddenhave gone on to have an unlucky year, which has become known as the Madden curse. However,Madden20 cover athlete Patrick Mahomesmay have put the curse to rest by winning the Super Bowl after being on the cover.
Although thecover athlete has yet to be revealed, fans are sharing their predictions on who it could be. Wilson’s comments that the cover will be a little different does not reveal much, but does open the door for many possibilities. Perhaps this will be the year that there are three cover athletes, sinceMaddenhas already featured a pair of cover athletes withMadden 10. The upcoming cover may be a fresh look forMaddenand fans are hoping for a fresh experience since last year’s title did not innovate much.
Maddenmay have a little bit of a different release this year. EA has yet to officially announce the game and has not shared many details. This could mean that EA is hard at work perfecting the title, or may have a big announcement coming. Thedelay in theMadden 22announcementcould also be due to the pandemic, but hopefully the reveal will be worth the wait.
