Hi Maximum Football Fans,

We’ve just rolled out a new hotfix to address several issues introduced in last week’s title update. Thank you for your patience while we worked to get these fixes into your hands.

Here’s what’s included:

• Fixed an issue where MPL playbooks could be incorrectly swapped between home and away teams in multiplayer matches.

• Fixed an issue where the MPL depth chart did not function correctly in multiplayer matches.

• Fixed a bug where defenders would stop pursuing after a catch instead of continuing to chase the receiver.

• Fixed the “Play Type” filter in play selection not working correctly.

• Fixed an issue where audibling from a Gun formation play to a QB Kneel could result in losing the ability to snap/audible.

• Fixed CPU-controlled teams using incorrect playbooks.

• Tweaked offensive line run blocking strength for improved balance.

• Fixed an issue where “Show Blitz” and “Base Align” adjustments could cause offsides.

• Fixed man coverage alignment issues after no-huddle offense.

• Added further tweaks to the profanity filter whitelisting.

We’ll continue monitoring feedback and working to ensure a smooth gameplay experience. Thanks for playing Maximum Football!

What’s up, Maximum Football fans! 

We are excited to publish our first major update to Maximum Football since launching into 1.0 last month. This update includes a number of bug fixes, gameplay improvements, and feature updates designed to address some of the main points of feedback we’ve been hearing from the community since  1.0 launch. 

In our most recent Dev Blog, we shared that a new CPU playcalling system was in the works. During testing over the past week, we identified several areas that need further refinement. To ensure it meets our standards and delivers the best experience, we’ve decided to move the release of this feature to the August update.

Here’s what’s included in the update. 

We’ve continued our work on refining player movement to make gameplay feel smoother, more responsive, and more lifelike. This update includes several key changes to how players move on the field:

• Speed-Based Animations: Players now transition more naturally between movement speeds. As a player accelerates, their running animations update to match—limbs move faster, and strides lengthen to reflect the pace.

• Improved Transitions: We’ve smoothed out the transitions between idle and movement, especially when changing directions. This is most noticeable on screen plays and short routes—where previously, receivers would hesitate after catching the ball. Now, they’ll fluidly transition into their next movement, getting upfield more quickly and realistically.

These updates are part of our ongoing effort to make every movement—from a quick cut to a breakaway run—feel as clean and satisfying as possible.

Blocking has been a key area of focus leading into 1.0, and while earlier updates improved run blocking and special teams performance, this update zeroes in on pass protection.

• Pocket Formation Improvements: Offensive linemen are now better at forming and maintaining the pocket. Rather than chasing defenders out of position, they focus on threats directly in front of them—helping to seal off interior gaps and reinforce the wall around the quarterback.

• QB-Aware Blocking Logic: Linemen now have improved awareness of the quarterback’s movement. They’ll work to steer pass rushers away from the QB’s current position, helping reduce pressure from blindside or broken-pocket scenarios.

These changes are designed to create a more realistic and reliable pass protection experience—and give your quarterback the time they need to make the right throw.

You can now use a fake snap to keep the defense guessing.

• Tap RB (Xbox) / R1 (PlayStation) at the line of scrimmage to perform a hard count.

• Use it to try and draw the defense offsides or disrupt their timing before the snap.

Mix this into your pre-snap routine to gain an edge against aggressive defenders.

• Reworked basic locomotion for smoother, more natural transitions

• Added the ability to use fake snaps

• Reworked pass blocking behavior and improvements for run blocking

• Temporarily disabled AI dive tackles, we are very curious what you as the community think about this change, we are looking for feedback on the feel of the game now

• Added an indicator for the ball in case a fumble happens

• Added better onboarding for new players via drills

• Onside kick power is now reduced

• Non-targeted receivers now switch to jog when they realize the pass is not thrown to them

• New catch and kick catch animations added

• Added more tackle and broken tackle animations

• Added new celebration animations for AI

• Improvements made for head tracking (DL, LB, DB, Catching, Post play)

• Dynasty | Adjusted recruit contact while on low prestige. Adjusted top stats number

• Dynasty | Adjusted stadiums for bowls and playoffs.

• Added KR and PR yards gained to the Total Yards calculation

• Various audio improvements for sound timing and commentary fixes

• Fixed an issue where the AI could still go into hurry-up offense while calling a timeout

• Fixed an issue with Cover 2 Gap Control Pinch leading to instant sacks or tackle for loss

• Fixed an issue with receivers not being able to transition to movement once a catch has been made (this is most visible with screen plays)

• Fixed various issues which could cause hurry-up offense to have issues due to players failing to line up properly on offense

• Fixed run plays not always showing routes on field

• QB being tackled after throwing a “pass” will not trigger rushing stats.

• MPL - Fix jersey conflicts on adding players to roster.

• MPL - Fix penalization when leaving team selection

• MPL - Reset winstreak on vsCPU games

• Fixed - Onfield elements will display the same play clock value as the HUD.

• Fixed "Extra drills" (such as speed burst drill) not being progressable in dynasty.

• Fixed Mouthguards not being visible in multiplayer

• Fixed an issue in-game where sometimes players on the same side (e.g. offense or defense) were seen with the same jersey numbers

• Fixed an issue where changing sides in the team selector before a match could reset settings like uniforms and playbooks

• Fixed rushing yard statistics not working with pitchout plays

• Various smaller bugfixes

• Jersey pattern texture fixes

• Fixed bench coloring issue in Cobblestone Park

• Fixed the field stripes being invisible in Castonguay Field

• Added back the “Apply for all” function in customization

• MPL - Fix for going into the lobby with the wrong team uniform.

• Crash fixes

• Significantly reduced build size on PC

• Various optimization improvements

• Profanity Filter | Added more names to whitelist, including community-requested last names

• Improved snow on lower spec machines

• Fixed some weirdness with shadows in snow

• Various improvements to animations for the locomotion rework

• Added a claim-all button for the Season Pass