Do you also wonder if Madden NFL 26 is coming to Game Pass? Well, the answer is yes, but with some limitations. According to a prominent leaker and Dealabs writer, billbilkun, Madden NFL 26 is expected to release on August 14, 2025, aligning with the kickoff of the NFL preseason.
Will Madden 26 come to Game Pass?
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate won't receive complete access to the game on launch day. Instead, subscribers will be receiving a 10-hour trial via EA Play starting August 11.
This early access trial will offer players a chance to review the game before they make any purchase, similarly to how EA handled previous Madden titles.
While the full version of Madden NFL 26 won't be immediately available on the Game Pass, this trial is a smart way to evaluate any improvements or decide if the Deluxe Edition, offering full access three days early, is worth it.
There isn't any clarification from EA yet about when the full game will be available on Xbox Game Pass. Previously, popular EA titles like Madden 25 were made completely available on Game Pass several months after release. And knowing that Madden NFL 25 was one of the top-selling games in previous years, EA is expected to make its successor its top priority.
So, we can say that while Madden NFL 26 will be available on Game Pass, it will only be as a preview for Ultimate subscribers, at least for the foreseeable future.
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