Source: EA Sports / Madden NFL 20

EA just made sure that Madden will be the premiere game when it comes to football simulation games for the foreseeable future.

As part of the renewed partnership, EA SPORTS’ Madden NFL franchise will continue to create authentical football simulation video games.

EA, the NFL, and NFLPA will also “partner to develop games in new genres, expanded esports programs, and additional experiences for fans across more platforms.”

Speaking on the deal, CEO of Electronic Arts, Andrew Wilson stated:

“Building on the most successful year ever for Madden NFL, this is a powerful time for EA SPORTS to come together with the NFL and the NFLPA in this new wide-reaching partnership.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell also spoke on the renewal of the multi-year partnership:

“EA has been a trusted partner for more than thirty years, and they continue to bring innovation, authenticity, and creativity to everything they do, and we are certainly a great example of that as evidenced by the huge success of Madden NFL 20.