[5] The soundtrack for the game features over 30 tracks from artists such as Migos, Pusha T, Post Malone, T.I., N.O.R.E., Schoolboy Q, Fat Joe, Anderson .Paak, Young Thug, Cardi B, Lil Skies, and Nicki Minaj, among an original score by John Debney.

[7] The game also featured a sequel to Longshot, Madden NFL 18's single-player story-driven mode, with more focus on football gameplay and NFL-related events.

[8] In continuation of the Longshot story mode in Madden 18, protagonist Devin Wade is revealed to be playing in training camp for his hometown team, the Dallas Cowboys.

The voice cast includes JR Lemon as Devin Wade, Scott Porter as Colt Cruise, Joey King as Loretta Cruise, Ron Cephas Jones as Earl Coates, Rob Schneider as Donnie Marks, Chris Sullivan as Mack Mcglinn, as well as cameos from Tom Brady and Bill Cowher playing themselves.

With Real Player Motion delivering a fluid on-the-field experience, and Franchise mode customization offering another level of realism, Madden is in a great place.

"[19] Bradley Russell of GamesRadar+ praised the updated catching and running mechanics as well as the Longshot: Homecoming mode, calling the game a "stunning return to form" for the series, and one of the "finest" in years.