Madden 20 Quarterbacks Revealed With Pro Reads Ability, New QB Animation Updates
When the new Madden 20 game arrives to gamers in late July and early August, it promises to feature updated gameplay, improved AI, and special new abilities. In particular, superstar or elite-level players are going to be able to showcase their freakish athleticism, throwing power, or defensive intensity. The Madden 20 quarterbacks reportedly got a makeover in terms of how they move based on who they are. In addition, we’ve learned about some more Superstar X-Factor QBs who have a special Pro-Reads ability in the game.
Madden 20 quarterbacks get updated animations
On Friday (June 21), the EA Madden developers provided a new Gridiron Notes on the website. These latest notes specifically discuss what is new with Madden 20 quarterbacks. That will include new and improved gameplay animation based on which quarterback you’re using.
EA mentions that the animation team put in work to give certain quarterbacks authenticity and truly unique motions or moves. These include a number of QBs, although EA listed Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomes, and Tom Brady. In particular, they highlight the signature throws such as Mahomes’ “No Look Pass” and Rodgers’ whipping the ball from his hands without stepping into the throw.
EA also mentioned that the Green Bay Packers’ Rodgers will have the “fastest throwing motion in the game” just like he does in the real NFL.
While most gamers are aware that all of the Madden players bring special Key Attributes as part of their player ratings, the developers are really trying to set players apart. To separate the “best from the rest” in terms Madden 20 quarterbacks, they divided all of the NFL QBs up into tiers for their throwing animations.
After Rodgers, the game has a tier with all of the Signature QBs and then one of their “generic animation sets.” They note that Signature QBs will still have considerably faster throws than QBs on the generic tier below them.
Another interesting point they made is that all starting QBs in the game will have the Signature QB tier for their animation speed or in the fastest generic animation package. The one exception they mentioned is Nick Foles due to the fact he’s got a longer throwing motion.
You can dive in deeper with Madden’s QB Deep Dive Notes here.
Brady, Luck, Big Ben have Pro-Reads X-Factor
Over the coming weeks, EA Sports is revealing all of the Madden 20 Superstars with X-Factor Zone abilities. Previous reveals have included offensive stars such as Ezekiel Elliott, Antonio Brown, or Odell Beckham Jr. We’ve had several Madden 20 defensive superstars revealed as well. However, one of the more recent reveals shows Madden 20 quarterbacks with a Pro-Reads ability.
Among the quarterbacks who will have this are the New England Patriots’ Tom Brady, Indianapolis Colts’ Andrew Luck, and Pittsburgh Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger. That makes sense as they’re amongst the best in the game. The Pro Reads ability allows these QBs to see the first open receiver from the pocket. Basically, when Brady, Big Ben, or Luck are “in the zone” they’ll see that particular receiver highlighted, making it easier to know where to throw to.
To get in the zone, you’ll need to use one of these quarterbacks and complete three passes in a row. Simple enough, right? To lose Pro Reads ability, all it takes is one sack from defender to lose the ability at that moment. See the Pro Reads in action in the YouTube video below.
The three QBs with the Pro Reads ability join other reveals for Madden 20 quarterbacks. For the longest time, Patrick Mahomes‘ Bazooka arm throwing ability was talked up for the cover athlete. We also learned that Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has a special Blitz Radar. That shows him the approaching defenders for an early escape or throw if needed.
The latest Superstar X-Factor players join a growing list. We’ve now seen Madden reveal 10 offensive players and seven on the defense. However, they have 33 more to go. We’re expecting at least a few more quarterbacks to get reveals soon including Drew Brees and Rodgers.
Get more of the latest Madden 20 news here.