Madden NFL 21 · Game information

12playing now

1424-hour peak

3,221all-time peak

6average, last 30 days

Last 30 daysAll timeLast four months

The last 30 days

−0.1Gain−1.59%% gain16Peak

281 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.

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Daily peakEvery hourly sample

All time

73 months, September 2020 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.

September 20202,021 monthly peakOctober 20201,867 monthly peakNovember 20201,928 monthly peakDecember 20202,669 monthly peakJanuary 20213,221 monthly peakFebruary 20213,062 monthly peakMarch 20211,876 monthly peakApril 20211,400 monthly peakMay 20211,774 monthly peakJune 20211,072 monthly peakJuly 2021915 monthly peakAugust 2021993 monthly peakSeptember 2021935 monthly peakOctober 20211,023 monthly peakNovember 2021766 monthly peakDecember 2021621 monthly peakJanuary 2022566 monthly peakFebruary 2022474 monthly peakMarch 2022240 monthly peakApril 2022189 monthly peakMay 2022177 monthly peakJune 2022121 monthly peakJuly 2022128 monthly peakAugust 2022152 monthly peakSeptember 2022220 monthly peakOctober 2022248 monthly peakNovember 2022212 monthly peakDecember 2022173 monthly peakJanuary 2023169 monthly peakFebruary 2023133 monthly peakMarch 202391 monthly peakApril 202373 monthly peakMay 202376 monthly peakJune 202355 monthly peakJuly 202369 monthly peakAugust 202381 monthly peakSeptember 2023104 monthly peakOctober 2023114 monthly peakNovember 202396 monthly peakDecember 202386 monthly peakJanuary 202483 monthly peakFebruary 202469 monthly peakMarch 202450 monthly peakApril 202446 monthly peakMay 202443 monthly peakJune 202431 monthly peakJuly 202443 monthly peakAugust 202450 monthly peakSeptember 202454 monthly peakOctober 202458 monthly peakNovember 202456 monthly peakDecember 202452 monthly peakJanuary 202548 monthly peakFebruary 202545 monthly peakMarch 202531 monthly peakApril 202525 monthly peakMay 202526 monthly peakJune 202524 monthly peakJuly 202518 monthly peakAugust 202521 monthly peakSeptember 202532 monthly peakOctober 202529 monthly peakNovember 202537 monthly peakDecember 202532 monthly peakJanuary 202630 monthly peakFebruary 202626 monthly peakMarch 202623 monthly peakApril 202620 monthly peakMay 202616 monthly peakJune 202616 monthly peakJuly 202614 monthly peakAugust 202616 monthly peakSeptember 202615 monthly peak

Monthly peak

The last four months

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All four monthsJuly 2026August 2026September 2026October 2026

The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.

July 202614 peak — daily detail belowAugust 202616 peak — hourly detail belowSeptember 202615 peak — hourly detail below

Monthly peakHas finer data

July 2026

31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.

Wednesday 01 July 20266 peakThursday 02 July 20269 peakFriday 03 July 202611 peakSaturday 04 July 202613 peakSunday 05 July 202612 peakMonday 06 July 20267 peakTuesday 07 July 20269 peakWednesday 08 July 20267 peakThursday 09 July 202610 peakFriday 10 July 20269 peakSaturday 11 July 20268 peakSunday 12 July 202610 peakMonday 13 July 202611 peakTuesday 14 July 20268 peakWednesday 15 July 20269 peakThursday 16 July 202613 peakFriday 17 July 202610 peakSaturday 18 July 20269 peakSunday 19 July 202610 peakMonday 20 July 202613 peakTuesday 21 July 202610 peakWednesday 22 July 20267 peakThursday 23 July 20269 peakFriday 24 July 20269 peakSaturday 25 July 202611 peakSunday 26 July 202610 peakMonday 27 July 20267 peakTuesday 28 July 20267 peakWednesday 29 July 20269 peakThursday 30 July 20267 peakFriday 31 July 202614 peak

August 2026

31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 167 hourly samples from 14 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.

Saturday 01 August 20269 peakSunday 02 August 202611 peakMonday 03 August 202613 peakTuesday 04 August 202614 peakWednesday 05 August 202614 peakThursday 06 August 202613 peakFriday 07 August 202614 peakSaturday 08 August 202616 peakSunday 09 August 202612 peakMonday 10 August 202611 peakTuesday 11 August 202613 peakWednesday 12 August 202614 peakThursday 13 August 20268 peakFriday 14 August 202611 peakSaturday 15 August 202616 peakSunday 16 August 202610 peakMonday 17 August 20269 peakTuesday 18 August 20269 peakWednesday 19 August 202611 peakThursday 20 August 202615 peakFriday 21 August 202611 peakSaturday 22 August 202615 peakSunday 23 August 202611 peakMonday 24 August 202613 peakTuesday 25 August 202610 peakWednesday 26 August 202610 peakThursday 27 August 202612 peakFriday 28 August 202612 peakSaturday 29 August 202611 peakSunday 30 August 202613 peakMonday 31 August 20268 peak

September 2026

12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 114 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

Tuesday 01 September 202614 peakWednesday 02 September 202615 peakThursday 03 September 202611 peakFriday 04 September 202610 peakSaturday 05 September 20269 peakSunday 06 September 202612 peakMonday 07 September 202613 peakTuesday 08 September 20268 peakWednesday 09 September 202610 peakThursday 10 September 202610 peakFriday 11 September 202613 peakSaturday 12 September 202614 peak

October 2026

Madden NFL 21 was released on 28 Aug, 2020.

Not out yet.There is nothing to draw for this month.

Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 22:21 UTC

App ID: 1239520
Last updated: 25 Jan 2023 build 10352248
Developer: Electronic Arts
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Release date: 28 Aug, 2020
Platforms: Windows
Download size: 38.52 GB
Install size: 41.08 GB
Genres: Simulation, Sports, Strategy
Game modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen
Controller support: Full
Declared DRM: EA on-line activation and Origin client software installation and background use required.
Third-party account: EA Account (Supports Linking to Steam Account)
Achievements: 28

Launch options (1)

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsIn-App Purchases

Controllers & input

Full controller support

Accessibility

Popular tags

Football (American)SportsPvPCompetitiveeSportsRealisticSimulationModernLocal Co-OpOnline Co-OpSingleplayerMultiplayerStrategyActionAnimeLGBTQ+NudityDark ComedyCartoonyThird-Person Shooter

About this gameFull description from Steam

Go All Out in Madden NFL 21 where a fearless new generation of rising NFL stars is poised to change the game. Packed with fresh new features and innovative gameplay enhancements, Madden NFL 21 delivers new levels of ingenuity and control developed to inspire creativity on and off the field. Madden NFL 21 delivers new features and modes including: Face Of The Franchise: Rise To Fame | Push the limits of your legacy and shatter expectations as you rise to Hall of Fame immortality in a way that only you can. The new playable documentary career mode offers all out levels of agency and depth throughout your journey. New Gameplay Mechanics | Gameplay innovations include the all-new Skill Stick ball-carrier system, new pass rush moves and tackling enhancements, all of which offer enhanced levels of control to inspire creativity on both sides of the ball. The Yard | A brand new backyard football mode in Madden NFL 21 featuring non-traditional locations around the globe where trick plays, new rules, and a bold attitude are the name of the game. Create and customize a one-of-a-kind Avatar to express your individuality, equip the freshest gear you’ve ever seen in Madden, and seamlessly swap between mobile and console with cross-platform progression, only in The Yard.

Content & age ratings9 regional ratings

Regional ratings

CRL12Contains or justifies violence

CSRRG

DEJUSlViolência

ESRBeMild Lyrics

FPBA10-12PG L CI

KGRBall온라인게임

NZOFLCpgMild coarse language, online interactivity and in-game purchases

OFLCpgMild coarse language, online interactivity and in-game purchases

PEGI3In-game purchases (Includes Random Items)

System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Athlon X4 880K @4GHz or better, Core i3-6100 @3.7GHz or better Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Radeon RX 460 or better, GeForce GTX 670 or better DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 50 GB available space

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: FX 8150 @3.6GHz or better, Core i5-3550 @3.40GHz or better Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Radeon R9 270x or better, GeForce GTX 680 or better DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 50 GB available space

macOS

Minimum: Recommended:

Linux

Minimum: Recommended:

Supported languages1 languages

Language	Full audio
English	●

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

MSZN1

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Launch Trailer Post

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The Yard Trailer

Watch on Steam

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

28 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)

PrimetimeAchievement

UnblockableAchievement

Throwin’ DotsAchievement

Lockdown CornerAchievement

Situational AwarenessAchievement

Comeback CityAchievement

Move MasterAchievement

The GOATAchievement

NFL IconAchievement

1st Ballot HOFAchievement

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34 developer announcements, Jun 2020 to Sep 2021 · times in UTC

202118202016

September

9 Sep16:45
Madden NFL 22 Free to Play
Help us celebrate NFL kickoff weekend and play Madden NFL 22 for free! Check out Campus Legends, try the redeveloped Franchise, and more from September 9-13. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38077056/a7c3f494575a314b4cb8a7a6e94ae07744c66ead.jpg…
Electronic Arts

July

19 Jul18:33
Claim your 3 Gold Team Fantasy Packs with EA Play*
Join EA Play to make your games more rewarding with access to great player benefits and a library of top titles. Members get more from your game including exclusive player challenges and in-game reward, plus member-only content that lets…
Electronic Arts

June

18 Jun01:27
Madden NFL 22 is coming soon!
Madden NFL 22 is coming!!! Madden NFL 22 boasts new features across modes, with fresh ways to dominate the field in Franchise, The Yard, Face of the Franchise, Ultimate Team, and more!…
Electronic Arts
11 Jun17:16
Kick off the Madden NFL 22 season with the best rookies on your roster!
MUT Rookie Premiere is now live! Earn up to 10 Madden NFL 22 tokens for every Rookie Premiere set you complete in Madden NFL 21, then exchange them to earn up to 4 high level OVR Rookie Premiere players.…
Electronic Arts

April

30 Apr19:25
Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson, and more added to MUT NFL Draft!
Newly drafted players have been added to MUT NFL Draft! Play with the 2021 Draft Class today! 🏈🏈 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38077056/e0981574b57cc98a03f66ea2b247d846207ae1e6.jpg…
Electronic Arts
22 Apr14:53
Claim your 3 Gold Team Fantasy Packs with EA Play*
Join EA Play to make your games more rewarding with access to great player benefits and a library of top titles. Members get more from your game including exclusive player challenges and in-game reward, plus member-only content that lets…
Electronic Arts
20 Apr15:13
Madden Ultimate Team NFL Draft is live!
New NFL superstars are on the way with the 2021 NFL Draft! 🏈🏈🏈 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38077056/38cc28b1ef4e1e2620c4ae2301c941397cf4a7e9.jpg This year, the program will celebrate both former and current NFL players!…
Electronic Arts

March

26 Mar15:36
Give your Ultimate Team the Sugar Rush it deserves!
Sugar Rush is the Ultimate time to hop into Madden NFL 21! 🐰🥚🐇 Sweeten up your dream team when Sugar Rush takes over Madden NFL 21. Hop into Madden Ultimate Team for the perfect kickoff to Spring with new themed Challenges and Sets. Not…
Electronic Arts
15 Mar15:27
Madden Ultimate Team Free Agency is happening now!
Contracts are up and players are looking to sign...with YOU. Log into Madden Ultimate Team, hit the open market for Free Agents and secure elite athletes for your roster.…
Electronic Arts
12 Mar15:29
Madden Ultimate Team Heroes is live!
What’s Madden NFL 21 without a bit of heroics? {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38077056/2451d601fd91c9d9232d8e0c0b91f6f0f5359e89.jpg Through March, jump into the game for a chance to add a Hero to your Ultimate Team roster! Play through Challenges…
Electronic Arts
2 Mar20:31
Go all out in Madden NFL 21 today with EA Play*
Madden NFL 21 is now on The Play List – that means members can get out on the field today and score 3 Gold Team Fantasy MUT Packs every month! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38077056/6af960c569a81d736f6abb2f610151eb9e17ed1f.jpg *CONDITIONS, LIMITATIONS…
Electronic Arts

February

26 Feb22:46
Save big* on your first month
Don't just get the game. Get more from your game with EA Play**. And right now new members can score a full month of more rewards, more exclusive content, and unlimited access to more top titles for less!…
Electronic Arts
3 Feb15:49
The Madden NFL 21 SBLV Prediction is here!
Spokesplayer here to give you the only #SBLV Prediction that matters... We’ve got: 🐐TDs 🐆 Speed 🏈 Sacks & INTs And an ending you’ll have to see to believe Eyes #Madden21
Electronic Arts
1 Feb20:01
Go all out with legendary Super Bowl Heroes in Madden Ultimate Team!
🚂The Super Bowl hype train has left the station and it’s next stop is Madden NFL 21! 🚂 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38077056/464e45e7783e414b12398b8e4ee2497f0a66325e.jpg While the best athletes in the world get ready for the biggest spectacle in…
Electronic Arts

January

28 Jan18:34
Play Madden NFL 21 for Free* This Weekend!
The Pro Bowl: The Madden NFL 21 Edition Presented by Verizon is this weekend! Play Madden NFL 21 for Free*!!! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38077056/d9e766b5a89cab9e40bf8e9d9ce9c34db855257c.jpg EA SPORTS is delivering a transformed Pro Bowl through…
Electronic Arts
26 Jan16:27
Go all out in Madden NFL 21 and build the ultimate roster with Team of the Year
Build your Ultimate roster with Team of the Year in Madden NFL 21! 🏈🏆 Prepare to go all out in Madden NFL 21 and build a legendary roster stacked with the league's current superstars. Team of the Year is back in Madden Ultimate team, which…
Electronic Arts
19 Jan15:58
Madden Ultimate Team NFL Playoffs is live!
Suit up for the NFL Playoffs! Earn Ultimate Team NFL Playoffs Players each week and prepare your team for the Super Bowl. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38077056/d21214fb694abbba50adaaa86ff9042f3242e715.jpg…
Electronic Arts
14 Jan17:03
Dive into all-new SpongeBob SquarePants-inspired content in The Yard!
SpongeBob SquarePants-inspired content is live now! New game modes and gear are in the game! The Flying Dutchman’s Ghostly Grab Fly high with the Dutchman & make incredible catches! Reel in bonus points by scoring long touchdowns.…
Electronic Arts

December

18 Dec21:02
The Holiday Upgrade featuring Jerry Rice is now available for a limited time
Madden NFL 21 Deluxe Holiday Upgrade Includes: Jerry Rice - 89 OVR 1 Gold Team Fantasy Pack 1 Legends Fantasy Packs Madden NFL 21 MVP Holiday Upgrade Includes: Jerry Rice - 89 OVR 1 Gold Team Fantasy Pack 3 Legends Fantasy Packs…
ea admin
14 Dec17:00
Ice your opposition this winter with all-new Zero Chill content!
Put on your parka and bundle up, a cold snap is coming to Madden Ultimate Team! ❄️ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38077056/bdee9def7020804d25e5e8eb4ad92428bb6c565d.jpg Keep your fingers warm on the sticks as you unlock new experiences, play challenges…
Electronic Arts

November

25 Nov18:27
The Steam Awards- Better with Friends
For your consideration. Nominate MADDEN 21 for the "Better with Friends" Award
ea admin
16 Nov17:03
Ultimate Team’s Autumn Blast is blowing into Madden NFL 21!
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38077056/1db34681f11be444f368fa6cb07333c9093cc269.jpg Autumn Blast serves up all-new content to be thankful for! 🍂🦃🍁🏈 Gobble up new Ultimate Challenges to earn an Autumn Ace and collect Food items used to upgrade him--via…
Electronic Arts
5 Nov17:39
Madden NFL 21 SZN 2 is here!
Madden NFL 21 SZN 2: The Wave is for the innovators, the originators, and those courageous enough to push the game to the next level. 🏈💪 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38077056/7bf8f78f49b7c81362845c03f01fdf7e8b8edc59.jpg Expect exclusive Nike Vapor…
Electronic Arts

October

23 Oct18:11
Madden NFL 21 Ultimate Team: Most Feared is here!
Ultimate Team’s Most Feared has been resurrected in Madden NFL 21! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38077056/bf315c070e8670eb8444fcae6bd91ab0f9d1ed4e.jpg From October 23 to November 6 carve your way through this season’s Most Feared content that includes…
Electronic Arts

September

25 Sep14:16
Elevate your Madden Ultimate Team with The 50!
Take your Madden Ultimate Team to the next level with The 50, featuring the best talent the NFL has to offer! Kicking off September 25, new items will drop each week featuring the league’s most elite players and MUT community favorites.…
Electronic Arts
10 Sep14:30
Madden Ultimate Team Ultimate Kickoff event is live!
Celebrate the return of NFL football with Madden Ultimate Team’s Ultimate Kickoff program! Play through Ultimate Challenges to earn custom currency, Footballs, and complete H2H House Rules events to collect all four 88 OVR Ultimate Kickoff…
Electronic Arts
10 Sep14:00
Madden SZN1 is here!
Stop. Your screen isn’t glitching out, it’s coming into focus. Madden NFL 21 | SZN1: HI-DEF celebrates the players who redefine the way you see the game. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38077056/a08c21c5f0b577f9df662f9ecce4ea68495986e1.png An elite…
Electronic Arts

August

30 Aug13:55
Madden Ultimate Team Superstar MVPs event is live!
Kicking off the Madden NFL 21 Ultimate Team season is Superstar MVPs! Earn this year’s highly touted players that come with their X-Factor through a series of Ultimate Challenges to strengthen your Ultimate Team roster.…
Electronic Arts
29 Aug16:17
Madden 21 Now Available
For the first time on Steam, go All Out in Madden NFL 21 where a fearless new generation of rising NFL stars is poised to change the game. Packed with fresh new features and innovative gameplay enhancements, Madden NFL 21 delivers new…
ea admin
24 Aug19:21
Reminder- Pre-Order Deluxe or MVP Edition to play early
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13 Aug15:14
Go All Out In The Yard -- New Madden NFL 21 Game Mode!
Go all out in The Yard, a brand-new backyard football-inspired mode in Madden NFL 21 where wild gameplay moments, house rules, and a fearless attitude are the name of the game. Locations FORGET HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE Access new field…
Electronic Arts
4 Aug00:58
Madden 21 - Official Gameplay Deep Dive - PC
Innovative changes designed to deliver authenticity on both sides of the ball include updated pass-rush mechanics, the new Skill Stick ball-carrier system, and more realistic open-field tackling. Go all out in Madden NFL 21 and feel…
ea admin

June

17 Jun03:26
MADDEN NFL 21 PRE-ORDER DETAILS
Hey Madden Community, For more details around the Madden NFL 21 pre-orders available and what is in each pre-order, go HERE. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38077056/0d0d548c69fb756cfaa6623174572a5ca499bc52.png…
ea admin
17 Jun03:17
Official Madden NFL 21 Reveal
Hey Madden Fans! At this LINK, we share additional details on game modes like Face of the Franchise. We’ll also begin to peel back the layers on gameplay starting with the new gameplay features section. We’re very excited to share all of…
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