"We do not want to talk about rumors and speculation; however, we're determined to continue to enhance Franchise as a component of the ongoing Madden NFL 22 live-streaming service, as well as beyond it," the spokesperson said. "This includes two planned Franchise updates that will be available within mut coins. We'll be providing more details about the updates during the new year."

Sports Gamers Online reported recently that EA Sports opted to cancel the next updates to Madden NFL's Franchise modes. Madden's Franchise mode is an area of contention for the franchise over the years. Fans have been asking for bigger, more robust updates for the mode but not always getting what they would like.

GameSpot's Madden NFL 22 review praised the game, in large part for its "meaningful changes" of the Franchise game mode, which includes new strategies for the week. "No game is alike, and Franchise has the ability to hit the right balance of how you do off the field will have a rewarding impact on what you do on the field, to the point that it has changed the way you're expected to approach each match-up," GameSpot reviewer Richard Wakeling said.

Cincinnati Bengals star Joe Mixon continues to rise in Madden NFL 22 following a incredible Week 12 match against Pittsburgh Steelers.

Mixon had his overall buy mut coins rating improve from 90 to 90 during the update of Thursday, thanks to a 165 yard, two-touchdown performance in a 41-10 win over his team, the Pittsburgh Steelers.