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Madden NFL 21

A Simulator game by EA Orlando, released in 2020

67/100🔴Niche / Inactive🥇Proton GoldGoogle StadiaPlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)

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.

Single playerMultiplayerCo-operativeSplit screen

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Madden NFL 21 Download Size

The official download size for Madden NFL 21 is 50 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $3.00 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

50GB

Est. SSD Cost

$3.00USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

1h 8m

Is Madden NFL 21 Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🔴Niche / Inactive
2Players Online

There are currently 2 people playing Madden NFL 21, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 2.4
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Madden NFL 21 save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\MaddenNFL21\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/MaddenNFL21/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/MaddenNFL21/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki ↗

Is Madden NFL 21 Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating🥇 Proton Gold

Community Verdict: Playable!

Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified Madden NFL 21, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: Moderate
See 10 user configs ↗

Can I Run Madden NFL 21?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

To run Madden NFL 21 smoothly, your PC needs at least 16 GB RAM RAM and a Radeon R9 270x or better or equivalent GPU. Plan for 50 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows 10
  • ⚡
    CPUAthlon X4 880K @4GHz or better, Core i3-6100 @3.7GHz or better
  • 🧠
    RAM8 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPURadeon RX 460 or better, GeForce GTX 670 or better
  • 💾
    Storage50 GB available space
Recommended1440p / 60 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows 10
  • ⚡
    CPUFX 8150 @3.6GHz or better, Core i5-3550 @3.40GHz or better
  • 🧠
    RAM16 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPURadeon R9 270x or better, GeForce GTX 680 or better
  • 💾
    Storage50 GB available space
Download Size
50 GBLarge

Is Madden NFL 21 Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

67
Rated 67 out of 100
Mixed Reviews9 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 9 critic reviews, opinion on Madden NFL 21 is divided. While it offers some unique simulator mechanics, the score of 67 suggests inconsistent execution. We recommend checking gameplay footage before buying.

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