Madden 24 Superstar KO

1. What is Superstar KO in Madden NFL 21?

Superstar KO is the Madden’s quickest way to play. Pick a team, then draft your Superstar X-Factors to take on the world. Each team has a specially selected roster and playbook that suit a specific style of play, while the X-factor players can be chosen to accentuate your strengths of cover up your weaknesses. With special house rules and limited-time events, Superstar KO is the perfect change of pace.

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It is a celebration of football, a game that combines Superstar X-Factors, custom rules, and unique teams with a new, unique stadium and commentary style to provide a brand-new play experience you can’t get anywhere else. It is all about fast-to-fun gameplay, where every play matters, and games that can last from 30 seconds to 10 minutes. It always presents you interesting choices, whether it be about how you build your team, or how you overcome or take advantage of mismatches. But most of all, it is just fun. We’ve been working on this in secret for a while, and now that that cat is out of the bag, the entire team can’t wait to play with you.

To get to shorter games, we’ve combined the House Rules tech we’ve been working on for the past year to create gameplay rules that make sure every play matters. You’ll each get a chance to score in phase one, Superstar OT, and if you are still tied, you can settle the score in a brand-new house rule called Tug of War. The play on the field is dominated by Superstar X-Factors. You will be given a few to start, as well as the chance to earn (or steal!) more, but best of all, the X-Factors are active from the very first play. If you’ve wanted to see the full power of the NFL’s best, Superstar KO is the place. Finally, they all come together on eight brand new teams developed exclusively for Superstar KO. They have custom playbooks and rosters that give each team a unique flavor. From the air-it-out style of Dot City, to the defensive mastery of Shutdown. Each playbook is created to have strengths and weakness that create interesting mismatches and situations.

Superstar KO takes place in a custom-designed stadium. Like a festival for the best football on the planet, it is in an undisclosed location where players with the X-Factors of today meet the Legends of yesterday, and maybe even some Iconic superfans as well. Calling the action is our DJ and announcer, Tre Mo, who stays on top of the game, but makes sure you know exactly how everyone is doing. The crowd gets into it as well, and they are known to be incredibly vocal. It is a vibe where fun rules, big plays are the norm, and you are never far from the action. Winning is exhilarating but losing never hurts—just jump back in and build a new team to take the crown. Finally, you can expect us to keep updating Superstar KO as the year progresses. We’ve got a bunch of new rules, players, and ideas that will keep the game fresh. But first, let’s get into how you play.

2. How to Play Superstar KO?

Once you come into Superstar KO, you have your first choice. You can play 1v1, 2v2, or 3v3. Each queue is unique, and you will match up with others who are playing with the same number of players. For solos, just click the play button. Squads will play once everyone you’ve invited or matchmake with is ready.

3. Pick your team

Picking teams in KO is like picking your character in a fighting game. Each team has unique strengths and weakness that you will have to learn. The playbooks that each team uses are entirely custom for Superstar KO, so don’t expect to see what you’d see in other modes in Madden. Part of the fun of Superstar KO is trying out different teams, learning which playbook gels with your play style, and developing a draft strategy. Another thing you will notice is how visually distinct the teams are: they all have unique uniforms, fun coaches, and a unique history.

4. Superstar OT Rules

Once you enter the game, players each get a drive from their own 25-yard line. There are no special teams in Superstar KO, so there are no kickoffs, punts, or field goals, just 75 yards in front of you. If you can score a touchdown, you must go for two.

Once your drive is over, your opponent takes over with the same goal. If they match your score, we go to a tiebreaker. Otherwise the game is over. With these rules, lots of situations can end the game:

  • Player A scores and converts two-pointer. Player B scores and does not convert. Player A wins.
  • Player A scores touchdown by does not convert. Player B scores and converts. Player B wins.
  • Player A loses a turnover and player B scores (pick-six or recovered fumble). Player B wins.
  • Player A does not score. Player B loses a turnover and Player A scores. Player A wins.
  • Player A does not score. Player B scores a touchdown. Player B wins.
  • Player A scores. Player A loses a turnover on two-point conversion (or safety) and player B scores. Player B scores a touchdown. Player B wins.

I think you get the idea. One interesting difference in Superstar KO is how we handle turnovers. Say you were to stop your opponent with a fumble or interception on the 1-yard line. You wouldn’t want to start your drive from there! It would be a disadvantage. So, after a turnover, you will start from the spot of the ball, or your own 25-yard line, whichever is better. Also, unlike NFL overtime rules, if the ball changes hands twice on the final possession, the team which had the ball at the beginning of the play will get a fresh drive. Consider it a reward for taking that ball back.

So now you know how things can end in Superstar OT, but what happens if you are tied at the end of the drives? TUG. OF. WAR. 

5. Tug-Of-War Rules

You may remember Tug-of-War from EA Sports NCAA Football 14. Players start at the 50-yard line and take turns alternating plays on offense until they score or plays run out. After the plays run out, whoever is closest to their opponents endzone wins. In Superstar KO, at launch, each team will have three plays on offense to move the ball in the right direction. Once those plays end, or a touchdown is scored, the game is over.

6. Winning, Losing, KO Level, and Rewards

You won your first game of Superstar KO? Congratulations! Your next step is to draft another Superstar to add to your team.

These rounds will be random, just like earlier, until you fill out three players on offense and three on defense, except this time you might notice the “Free Agent” tag. These are players from the team you just defeated. If you noticed your opponent had an Ultra Rare Khalil Mack that would be perfect for your defense, steal them! Free Agents are only shown if you have a spot on your roster for them, so if you already have chosen a Superstar QB, you won’t see another one in future rounds. You must stick with the guys you bring on the field in Superstar KO. Once you’ve drafted again, you are right back into the action and are playing another game. If you win four games in a row, you are considered Undefeated Champs and receive an awesome XP reward.

Oh no! You lost!? I’m sure it was something we did. Or something your little brother did. Or something your dog did … You can’t take your eyes of the screen in KO, or something bad will happen! But don’t worry! Nothing bad happened to you. Just jump right back into game, pick a team, and draft a new set of Superstars. You are only seconds away from starting over and getting another shot at glory. Get back in there!

When you play Superstar KO, you will always receive XP that contributes to your KO level. All games earn you XP, but wins get you bonuses, including a great bonus for going 4-0 and becoming Undefeated Champs. Your KO level is bragging rights in KO. How high can you push that number!?

Every week you will have a chance to earn an Ultimate Team reward by playing Superstar KO. These are only once a week, and can’t be repeated, but they are a great way to build up a MUT roster and check out the variety of gameplay experiences to be had in Madden Ultimate Team.

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