Starting January 7, Madden 21 players will be able to compete in a brand new field based on the popular Nickelodeon animated series SpongeBob SquarePants.
Players will be able to:
Compete in three challenges in the all-new SpongeBob Reef-top field in The YardEarn and unlock free Nickelodeon inspired contentEarn and unlock gear capsules inspired by SpongeBob SquarePants himself
While this first week with the update will see gear inspired by SpongeBob, in the coming weeks, players can expect to also earn and unlock gear capsules inspired by Patrick Star, Squidward Tentacles, Sandy Cheeks, Mr. Krabs and Plankton.
If you’re asking yourself, “Why is Madden collaborating with SpongeBob SquarePants?” It’s because one of this weekend’s NFL Wild Card games will be broadcast on Nickelodeon.
Nick star Lex Lumpkin (All That, Nickelodeon’s Unfiltered) will serve as a reporter during the game. Nickelodeon’s coverage begins with The SpongeBob SportsPants Countdown Special, a sports-themed compilation special at 4 p.m. EDT hosted by the Denver Broncos’ Von Miller, highlighting SpongeBob’s best sports moments.
The NFL Wild Card Game on Nickelodeon will also include a special halftime sneak peek of Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years, which follows 10-year-old SpongeBob SquarePants and his pals as they spend their summer at Kamp Koral.
The SpongeBob SquarePants collaboration isn’t the only Madden 21-related news this week. EA recently revealed the details of its second planned update to its Franchise mode, which includes better CPU choices in the draft and refined commissioner tools. You can read about all the upcoming changes, and a tease of Madden’s third planned Franchise mode update, here.
The Yard mode is one of the newest additions to the Madden franchise, since it debuted with 2020’s installment. This arcade-style, 6-vs.-6 backyard football mode allows for players to play alongside friends with more freedom and style.
Like other live services, The Yard in Madden 21 will have seasons with new updates and ways to customize your team and players. It’ll use a new type of in-game currency called “Creds,” which players can earn by completing objectives and events. Creds can be used to purchase new gear and much more.
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