“We are pleased to see Washington’s decision to change the name and visual identity of its team,” EA said in a statement to Kotaku. “We are working quickly to update Madden NFL 21 to introduce a generic Washington team, while we wait for the last word on the updated team name and logo design. “After launch, EA will continue to update other parts of the game that feature the Redskins, including commentary, stadium art, crowded team, etc. Obviously, once a new name and logo is chosen for the Washington DC team, that will also be included.
“Name and logo changes will be made through title updates that will be automatically downloaded,” explained the EA representative. “The first changes will be available to our EA Access players and will include audio / commentary updates; motion graphics and presentation updates; stadium art, settings, public equipment and signage updates; and uniform updates. Players may continue to see some outdated Washington references in other areas of the game at launch, but we are committed to removing them from the game in additional title updates to be made shortly after launch. “
Madden NFL 21, as mentioned above, will launch on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on August 25, 2020. Those who own Madden NFL 21 on PS4 and Xbox One will be able to upgrade to the equivalent PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X version when are available, until the release of Madden NFL 22.
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