Madden 25: All Superstar X-Factors & What They Do (2024)

X-Factors are unique, passive buffs applied to only the best athletes in Madden NFL 25, with all the game's greatest superstars receiving at least one bonus. Only a few select players get X-Factors, so it can be hard to tell which competitors are blessed with these unique buffs. Those looking to assemble the strongest possible team will want to know who has an X-Factor and who doesn't.

It won't always be the toughest or fastest players in Madden 25 who have X-Factors. Superstars with these qualities are usually determined by the overall score of all their stats combined, rather than one stand-out trait. X-Factors aren't limited to teams, as you could have multiple superstar players with a bonus from the same organization.

Every X-Factor Effect

Know What Different Buffs Do

In total, there are 28 different X-Factors that a superstar athlete could have to impact their skills during a game. Some range from simple buffs like perfect passing on any throw for a quarterback to bonuses that activate under certain conditions. X-Factors are typically tied to specific positions, making some likely to appear on the offensive side of the ball while others operate best on defense.

One of the many changes to Madden 25 from Madden 24 is the inclusion of new X-Factors on top of some returning bonuses. Here are all the different X-Factors you can discover on superstar players:

All Top Athletes With X-Factor Abilities

Choose From The Best Players In The League

As of the launch of Madden 25, 49 players have been selected to have X-Factor abilities, but more could be given these traits in future updates. Usually, X-Factors are given to the top players in different positions, but this isn't always true. The players with the highest overall stat Rating are more likely to receive an X-Factor.

The athletes with X-Factors as of this time of writing are:

Every Superstar Player Without X-Factors

Know What Else Strong Athletes Bring To The Table

As you can see in the above video by YouTube creator CBzay, some X-Factors are more common on top players than others. However, there are even more athletes than the ones listed who have natural talent without X-Factors. These players are called superstars, who have skills that are stronger than their base stats, making them stronger than the average player even without a special passive bonus.

The other athletes in the game who are considered superstars include:

• DJ Moore (WR - Bears)
• D'Andre Swift (HB - Bears)
• Trey Hendrickson (RE - Bengals)
• Amari Cooper (WR - Browns)
• David Njoku (TE - Browns)
• Za'Darius Smith (LE - Browns)
• Wyatt Teller (RG - Browns)
• Denzel Ward (CB - Browns)
• Chris Godwin (WR - Buccaneers)
• Vita Vea (DT - Buccaneers)
• Antoine Winfield (FS - Buccaneers)
• Tristan Wirfs (RT - Buccaneers)
• Budda Baker (SS - Cardinals)
• Joey Bosa (LOLB - Chargers)
• Justin Herbert (QB - Chargers)
• Khalil Mack (ROLB - Chargers)
• Creed Humphrey (C - Chiefs)
• Isiah Pacheco (HB - Chiefs)
• DeForest Buckner (DT - Colts)
• Quenton Nelson (LG - Colts)
• Jonathan Taylor (HB - Colts)
• Austin Ekeler (HB - Commanders)
• Terry McLaurin (WR - Commanders)
• Trevon Diggs (CB - Cowboys)
• DaMarcus Lawrence (LE - Cowboys)
• Dak Prescott (QB - Cowboys)
• Zack Martin (RG - Cowboys)
• Terron Armstead (LT - Dolphins)
• Tua Tagovaiola (QB - Dolphins)
• Raheem Mostert (QB - Dolphins)
• Jordan Poyer (SS - Dolphins)
• Jaylen Waddle (WR - Dolphins)
• Jalen Carter (RE - Eagles)
• Lane Johnson (RT - Eagles)
• DeVonta Smith (WR - Eagles)
• Matthew Judon (LOLB - Falcons)
• Chris Lindstorm (RG - Falcons)
• Bijan Robinson (HB - Falcons)
• Justin Simmons (FS - Falcons)
• AJ Terrell Jr (CB - Falcons)
• Brandon Aiyuk (WR - 49ers)
• Kyle Juszczyk (FB - 49ers)
• Brock Purdy (QB - 49ers)
• Trent Williams (LT - 49ers)
• Brian Burns (ROLB - Giants)
• Travis Etienne Jr (HB - Jaguars)
• Evan Engram (TE - Jaguars)
• Foyesade Oluokun (ROLB - Jaguars)
• Trevor Lawrence (QB - Jaguars)
• Brandon Scherff (RG - Jaguars)
• Breece Hall (WR - Jets)
• Haason Reddick (DE - Jets)
• Aaron Rodgers (QB - Jets)
• Tyron Smith (LT - Jets)
• Mike Williams (WR - Jets)
• Quinnen Williams (DT - Jets)
• Aidan Hutchinson (DE - Lions)
• Sam LaPorta (TE - Lions)
• Frank Ragnow (C - Lions)
• Penei Sewell (RT - Lions)
• Kenny Clark (DT - Packers)
• Rashan Gary (LOLB - Packers)
• Josh Jacobs (HB - Packers)
• Derrick Brown (RE - Panthers)
• Puka Nucua (WR - Rams)
• Kyren Williams (HB - Rams)
• Ronnie Stanley (LT - Ravens)
• Marlon Humphrey (CB - Ravens)
• Justin Tucker (K - Ravens)
• Chase Young (CB - Saints)
• Kenneth Walker III (HB - Seahawks)
• Minkah Fitzpatrick (FS - Steelers)
• Nico Collins (WR - Texans)
• Danielle Hunter (RE - Texans)
• CJ Stroud (QB - Texans)
• Laremy Tunsil (LT - Texans)
• Jeffery Simmons (RE - Titans)
• TJ Hockenson (TE- Vikings)
• Aaron Jones (HB - Vikings)
• Harrison Smith (SS - Vikings)

As you carefully select players for your ideal team, look into what any superstar athlete's smaller passive skills might bring to the table. Although smaller in scale compared to X-Factors, these traits will still put superstars above other players in the league. All superstar players, with or without an X-Factor, could be the perfect addition to your squad in Madden NFL 25.

Source: CBzay/YouTube

Madden NFL 25

Sports

Franchise

Madden NFL

Platform(s)

PlayStation 5 , PlayStation 4 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , Xbox One , PC

Released

August 16, 2024

Developer(s)

EA Tiburon

Publisher(s)

EA

Multiplayer

Online Multiplayer , Local Multiplayer , Online Co-Op , Local Co-Op

ESRB

Everyone