Madden 24 Mercifully Lets Players Turn Off One Of The Series' Worst Features

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Madden NFL 24 has been revealed, bringing with it a host of new features to feel hopeful about, such as the Tactical Blocking System meant to enhance blocking AI, as well as the return of practice minigames and Superstar mode. But for me, one of the most exciting bullet points among the many revealed already isn't a new feature at all: It's the option to turn off a feature first introduced in Madden 22: M Factors.

M Factors derive their name from X Factors, the abilities assigned to the best players to help simulate the way NFL superstars can take over a game. With X Factors, players like Justin Jefferson can become virtually uncoverable if his X Factor is activated. These have been in the game nearly a half-decade now, and generally they do a great job at achieving their goal. The best players should be able to dominate like that, and though some X Factors have had to receive nerfs or tweaks over the years, this is a system I--and seemingly most of the Madden community--really enjoy.

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M Factors are not nearly as fun or well-developed. The M stands for momentum, an already dubious concept one ought not mention around NFL Network's Patrick Claybon or ESPN's Bill Barnwell. M Factors are meant to simulate home-field advantage and momentum shifts during a game. Jump out to a 14-0 start, and you'll see your team get buffed or your opponent get nerfed. Each stadium has its own custom M Factor, often meant to represent a real-life aspect of the location, such as Seattle's