As you gear up for the newest entry in the epic franchise, Madden NFL 26 has a ton of pre-order bonuses and different editions to choose from, and there's a lot to filter through when trying to decide which edition is right for you. Whether you're a die-hard Madden fan or not, it's worth taking a look at what's included in each edition. Madden 26 is set to release in August this year, and if you want to start playing early, there are a few options that include early access.

For starters, both entries in the EA Sports hit football series Madden 26 and College Football 26 are being released as a bundle in August. If you're planning on playing both of these, it's a pretty good deal and includes some awesome bonuses that are only available through the bundle. However, if you're only looking to play Madden 26, it has its own Deluxe and Standard Editions, with a handful of bonuses included in both editions. Pre-ordering bonuses include early access, Madden Points, among other incentives.

All Madden NFL 26 Pre-Order Bonuses Explained

The MVP Bundle, Madden 26 Deluxe Edition, & Standard Edition Each Have Unique Pre-Order Bonuses

Pre-order bonuses for Madden 26 are different for each of the three editions. The MVP Bundle rewards the most Pre-Order Bonuses, with fewer bonuses for the Deluxe, and even fewer for Standard. Early Access is only included in the MVP Bundle and Deluxe Edition pre-orders, not for Standard edition. One bonus from The MVP Bundle, the On the Clock Pack, is only available for a limited time and expires on April 29th. This includes the Travis Hunter 99 OVR player item in Madden NFL 25 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X.

The other MVP Bundle exclusive pre-order bonus is the MUT Exclusive Elite Player Item. Otherwise, the Deluxe Edition includes all the same bonuses as the MVP Bundle. Pre-order bonuses included in both the MVP Bundle and Deluxe Edition are 4600 Madden Points, Early Access Ultimate Team Solo Challenges, and Season 1 Elite Player and Player Card Exclusive items. The Standard Edition pre-order only includes the Cover Athlete Elite MUT Player Item, a Superstar Legendary XP Boost, and Franchise Coach Ability points, which are all included in the other editions as well.

Madden NFL 26 Standard Edition Price & Contents

Standard Edition Is The Cheapest Option

Pre-ordering the Standard Edition of Madden 26 includes the base game and a few additional bonuses, and it's going to cost you $69.99 USD. Pre-order bonuses include a Superstar Legendary XP Boost, Cover Athlete Elite MUT Player Item, and Franchise Coach Ability points. Madden 26 will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, Steam, and Epic, and it has also been confirmed to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2, which is exciting news for fans of the franchise.

The Standard Edition is the cheapest and most affordable option for Madden NFL 26, relatively speaking, and is in line with the industry standard and past installments in the franchise. For reference, Madden NFL 25 and Madden NFL 24 Standard Editions were both $69.99 at launch as well. These past two installments both had various sales and discounts roughly six months or so after launch, so if you're on a tight budget, it might be worth waiting for a discount to drop.

Madden NFL 26 Deluxe Edition Price & Contents

The Deluxe Loyalty Edition Gives Madden Players A Discount On The Deluxe Edition

The Deluxe Edition has a lot of extra pre-order incentives compared to the Standard Edition, with the most important being three-day Early Access starting on August 11th. At a price of $99.99 USD, the Deluxe Edition provides Early Access Ultimate Team Solo Challenges, a Player Card Exclusive item, among other bonuses. If you own Madden NFL 25, Madden NFL 24, or Madden NFL 23, you can get the Deluxe Loyalty Edition at a 10% discount, and you'll also receive the 99 OVR Player Pack.

The 99 OVR Player Pack rewards you with a player item to use in Madden NFL 25 Ultimate Team, in addition to the Deluxe Edition pre-order bonuses for Madden 26 listed above. EA Play and EA Play Pro can receive additional bonuses, including a Launch Welcome Pack in Madden NFL 26 Ultimate Team, a monthly Ultimate Team Pack and Vanity rewards, in addition to a 10% discount on pre-order for Madden 26.

EA Sports MVP Bundle Price & Contents

The On The Clock Pack Bonus Is Only Available For A Limited Time

The MVP Bundle includes the most incentives but comes at the highest price. You can pre-order the MVP Bundle for $149.99 USD, and it includes an array of extra bonuses. The bonuses you'll only get with the MVP Bundle are the MUT Exclusive Elite Player Item and the On The Clock Pack, which is only available if you order by April 29th, and it grants you a 99 OVR Travis Hunter Player Item in Madden 25 and College Football 25.

The MVP Bundle also gives you the full Deluxe Edition of College Football 26 and all of its pre-order bonuses, and the Madden Deluxe Loyalty discount and EA Play bonuses apply for the MVP Bundle as well. Overall, the MVP Bundle is a good deal if you're planning on buying both games anyway, especially if you are interested in the various bonuses and exclusive items. There are a ton of bonuses for pre-ordering Madden NFL 26, no matter which edition you choose, and if you're a longtime Madden player, don't forget to take advantage of the loyalty discount.

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