Another Madden game is coming this year, Madden NFL 21, which will appear on current and next-gen consoles, as well as PC and Google Stadia The game will be the first NFL title to grace the PS5 and Xbox Series X and, depending on how the current global crisis plays out, may be the only pigskin fix we get this year

Here's everything you need to know about Madden NFL 21, including cover athletes, release date, platforms, and pricing

Madden NFL 21 will be available for PS4, Xbox One, and PC on August 28 It will also be coming to Google Stadia this winter and to PS5 and Xbox Series X by the end of the year

Madden NFL 21 is part of EA's "dual entitlement" program, which allows those who purchase the Xbox One or PS4 versions to upgrade to the Xbox Series X and PS5 versions at no additional cost

Madden's new game will sell for $59 on most platforms However, you can play the game three days early and receive 12 Madden Ultimate Team Gold Team Fantasy Packs, 1 Large Quicksell Training Pack, MCS Ultimate Champion Pack, Lamar Jackson Elite items, and the $99 MVP Edition, which includes the Madden NFL 21 theme exclusively for PlayStation owners

The cover star of Madden NFL 21 is Baltimore Ravens quarterback and MVP of the 2019-2020 NFL season Lamar Jackson Given the success of Patrick Mahomes, who was on the cover last year, the Madden curse may have been broken

The official public trailer for Madden 21 shows off impressively realistic gameplay and highlights new features such as the skill stick ball carrier system and deeper pass rush control

It goes without saying that Madden 21 looks more realistic than any of its predecessors One of the game's taglines is "Feel the next level," and we have a feeling that it will take advantage of next-generation console features such as the PS5 dual-sense controller to make running, passing, and tackling more immersive than ever

New features in Madden 21 include richer ball-carrying mechanics and new defensive line and pass rush moves that make front-line defense more "responsive and fun" Realistic open-field tackling has also been introduced for finer control of defensive stops, and players will be able to control their own celebrations after big plays

There is also a new "Face of the Franchise": a "playable documentary career campaign" that follows a custom character's journey from high school or college quarterback to the bright lights of the NFL