Madden NFL 16 Update 16.1 Lets You Compete in a New Way in Draft Champions, Full Notes Detailed

EA has rolled out a new Madden 16 update today (16.1), that includes a host of fixes to the gameplay, and the biggest addition of them all, “an all-new way to compete” in Draft Champions Ranked.

Check out the full update notes below.

MADDEN ULTIMATE TEAM

• Addressed issue where user could only use Enhanced play call settings in Solo Challenges.
• The Item Binder filters will retain after searching the Auction House from the Item Binder.
• Users can now quick sell, auction, or trade items that are in their lineup; this will remove that item from the user’s lineup.
• Turning off the Camera Toggle setting will now correctly allow you to use Strategy Pad controls in Solo Challenges.

DRAFT CHAMPIONS

• Ranked Draft Champions mode added.

STABILITY

• Multiple general stability fixes.
• Fixed a softlock that could occur when viewing manual instant replay after a questionable call.

GAMEPLAY

• Addressed a gameplay exploit where user could flip a run play and audible to a new run play resulting in an unintended ball carrier taking the handoff.
• Addressed an issue where elite defenders were causing lower rated receivers to have 0% chance of catching during two-man interactions.
• Fixed an exploit where users could hot route PA End Around after they would audible and reset the play.
• Addressed an exploit with HB auto-motion vs man coverage.
• Increased the effectiveness of AI pass rushers.
• Eliminated the ability to “route swap” offensive plays.
• Fixed the issue where users could not use custom defensive playbooks in online play a friend matches.
• Increased the chances for elite defenders to intercept the ball during two-man interactions.
• Increased pass breakup chances when using the Play Receiver mechanic in a two-man Aggressive Catch situation.
• Addressed exploit where the safety in deep zone would misplay the ball when a receiver streaked down the seam.
• Addressed an issue where the user would be penalized with an “On the Run” throw type when the QB’s feet were still planted and user was trying to pass lead.
• Addressed an issue where kickers could shank field goals despite keeping the accuracy inside the cone.
• Fixed a rare issue where the ball carrier could freeze in place after interacting with other offensive players.
• Fixed an issue where safeties playing the outside deep zone could still get beat deep defending vertical routes.
• Fixed an issue where preplay mechanics for DL and LB shifts would not function after pressing or backing off the secondary.
• Addressed an exploit where motioning a WR half a step inside would give the WR a speed burst upon snapping the ball.
• Addressed an issue where the WR would not make the proper cut after being pressed at the line of scrimmage.
• Addressed an issue where the AI team would kick a field goal before 4^th down in OT instead of attempting to score a TD.
• Addressed an issue where outside receivers that are aligned tight to the formation are able to get behind deep third defenders consistently.
• addressed an exploit where the MLB could come through unblocked on FG attempts and block the kick.
• Overall improvements to AI pass blocking and bug fixes.
• Addressed an issue where the half would end even if a defensive penalty occurred on the last play. There will now be an untimed down.
• Fixed an issue where tapping LT during pre-play caused users to challenge a play they did not want to challenge.  Users can now quick challenge by clicking in Rstick during pre-play. 
• Improved the hit stick when a user holds it down rather than flicking it. 
• Fixed an issue where FG kickers were sometimes kicking the ball wildly inaccurate when user slightly misses outside the kick meter cone. 
• Fixed an issue where Users could regain ability to Hot Route and quick hike on PA End Around by audibling to PA End Around during huddle break. 
• Decreased inaccurate passes on short throws for elite QB’s who are not under pressure with their feet set. 
• Fixed an issue where the Center does not snap the ball to the Quarterback, instead immediately engaging the Defensive/Nose Tackle, leaving the Quarterback frozen for the whole play. 
• Fixed an exploit on kickoffs where users on the return team could spam audibles until their opponent is forced to kick an inaccurate kick.