Another year of Madden and another year of launch issues. It looks like Madden 24 is off to a rough start already! The “EA Servers are currently down” response has beene experienced by many Madden fans eager to player Madden 24. From servers not working/being available to people not being able to access the game early after paying extra, to not having any of the pre order and deluxe extras!
It seems there is a lot of Madden early adopters having issues with Madden 24. A lot of people are unable to even play the game after downloading the full game, resetting their systems and even deleting the game all together and reinstalling it again.
EA is aware of the issues:
Deluxe Pre-Order Offer Update:
Players who pre-ordered the Madden NFL 24 Deluxe Edition will receive pre-order content on both console generations. (ex. PS4 & PS5)
Our team is aware and currently working to deliver the pre-order content to the other console generation.
We will…
— MaddenNFLDirect (@MaddenNFLDirect) August 15, 2023
How to Potentially Fix “EA Servers are Currently Down” Issue
- Wait for the servers to come back online.
- Wait for the server load to decrease/play when fewer players are online.
- Exit Madden 24 and restart the application.
- Exit the EA launcher, close it, and restart it.
- Restart your PC, PlayStation, or Xbox.
- Check your internet connection.
- Reset your router.
- More fixes that EA suggests
A Frustrated Madden 24 Community
Here are just a few complaints from around the Madden Community:
“I pre-ordered Madden 24 Deluxe Edition and after waiting 2 hours after it was supposed to come out with the servers. I haven’t received any of my packs or Madden cash”
“This is honestly ridiculous. I pre-ordered the game and haven’t gotten any points or packs Another $10 worth of points weren’t even added to my account.”
“THIS IS UNNACCEPTABLE WHY DID MY PURCHASE FOR $130 go THROIGHT BUT I HAVE NOTHING FIX THIS RN ABSOLUTEYKY TERRIBLE START TO THIS YEAR MAN CMON IT AINT RIGHT @EASPORTS_MUT @EAHelp @MaddenNFLDirect @EAMaddenNFL_MCS” (Source)
“Thanx @EASPORTS_MUT @EASPORTS @EAMaddenNFL for stealing my money and not giving me my preorder rewards, didn’t even get the GT pack for preordering” (Source)
“I am very upset I pre ordered the deluxe edition of madden 24 I thought I downloaded it but I only did for old gen (I play on next gen) so I download next gen and play old gen thinking my progress and team will transfer over like previous years and I spent 200$ dollars now it’s down the drain waisted is there anything I can do to get my players coins and points on to next gen?”
