EA Sports Madden 25 edition overview: Which one should you buy

Two editions for two types of players

An image of Madden 25

EA Sports has released the first trailer for Madden 25 (the 2024 version), and there are plenty of interesting additions in store for gamers.

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While many of the old features and game modes will return from last year’s Madden 24, the developers have made a few changes under the hood as well. The upcoming American Football simulator is now available for pre-order on all platforms, and there are two editions to choose from.

All EA Sports Madden 25 editions

Madden 25 is available in two different editions.

  • Standard Edition
  • Deluxe Edition

Not only do the two editions have different prices, but they also have separate content.

Standard Edition

  • Dual Entitlement (PlayStation & Xbox)
  • Superstar Drip Gear + Legendary XP Boost (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, & PC only)
  • Choice of 2 Strategy Items (1 Offense & 1 Defense)
  • Christian McCaffrey Elite Player Item

Deluxe Edition

  • 3 Day Early Access
  • 4600 Madden Points
  • AKA Player Item (if pre-ordered by August 1)
  • Exclusive Early Access Solo Challenges 
  • Dual Entitlement** (PlayStation & Xbox)
  • Superstar Drip Gear + Legendary XP Boost (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, & PC only)
  • Choice of 2 Strategy Items (1 Offense & 1 Defense)
  • Christian McCaffrey Elite Player Item

The Standard Edition is priced at $69.99, while the Deluxe Edition costs $99.99. This is the same for all platforms, but regional pricing applies to Steam.

Which Madden 25 edition should you get?

The answer depends on what type of content you want to enjoy. Madden Ultimate Team is a core game mode, which can consume many hours, and there’s always something to grind for. I would opt for the Deluxe Edition in that case, purely for the added benefits. While the benefits will lose their importance in the long run, any help at the beginning of Ultimate Team is immensely helpful.

If you’re content playing the offline modes or want a casual Ultimate Team experience, just go for the Standard Edition. That way, you’ll save $30 on your purchase and get all the entertainment promised by EA Sports.

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