Madden NFL 25 will release in August, and EA has published a new video and blog post showing off some of its key improvements. The big focus of this gameplay deep dive is the game’s so-called “BOOM Tech,” which EA is touting as a totally redesigned tackling system that focuses on physics and real-world impact to give players more control over defense.
According to the blog post, BOOM Tech applies to any one-on-one tackle, which means that the game’s physics system will determine “dynamic outcomes” based on factors like speed, momentum, weight, and player ratings. BOOM Tech will apply to already-existing Madden gameplay concepts and moves, like the cut stick, trucks, stiff-arms, and dive tackles.
This same physics-based focus also applies to the other side of the coin: the new ball-carrier balance and recovery system. If you’re hit square-on, your back or receiver will be more likely to go down, or possibly even fumble the ball, whereas they’re more likely to shrug off glancing blows. In the event of a fumble, the ball-carrier’s chance to recover is determined by “the position of his center mass relative to his feet and torso,” as well as other factors.