Madden NFL is the only licensed football sim out there on consoles, but it is not the only game in town. Maximum Football has stepped onto the gridiron, and its latest update adds a brand new franchise mode. Most modern sports games have a heavy focus on their Ultimate Team modes, and millions of franchise players are feeling left behind. If Maximum Football can deliver here, it may be able to carve out a niche in a competitive field.
One of the things about not having an NFL license is Maximum Football can grant players freedom to play their way. You can set the number of teams in your league, the number of games, and a bunch of other things the No Fun League ain't about to let you touch.
There's also a season pass. Look, it is a football game in 2025, folks. The Holiday Blitz pass offers
a full slate of unlockable holiday-themed content, complete with new stadiums and gear.
The featured attraction is Silverpine Stadium, a brand-new environment earned through the pass. Wrapped in a wintry atmosphere and designed to evoke the spirit of the season, Silverpine Stadium offers players an entirely new setting to showcase their skills.
Other unlockable items in the pass include:
- Reindeer helmets
- Santa boot cleats
- Red nose face mask
- Candy cane-themed mouthguards
- Krampus face paint
- Holiday-themed uniform patterns
With the brand new franchise mode and a Season 5 full of holiday goodies, this is a good time to give this challenger a try.
For more information on Maximum Football, visit maxfootballgame.com.