Madden 26 is here. The game officially releases on August 14 and has been hyped up by the developers as the most overhauled version of the game they have ever had.

Many of the updates can be found in the game’s franchise mode, but the Superstar Mode got some love as well. Gamers will be able to once again bring their character over from CFB 26, or create someone from scratch. 

New to Superstar Mode is the “Sphere of Influence.” This is a new feature that “allows you to form relationships both on and off the field. These relationships are unlocked organically, meaning the way you play will dictate who you bond with. This extends to both the choices you make during gameplay and how you spend your free time during the week.” 

This new feature comes into play off rip. When you create a character or continue your CFB save file, you will go through the NFL Combine. Part of the Combine involves an interview with teams. This has taken many forms in the past, typically as trivia, but that has also undergone changes. 

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Here is everything you need to know about Madden 26’s Combine quiz in its Superstar Mode.

Madden 26 interview questions, answers and impacts

In the past, the Combine interview was a set of trivia questions. It would combine general knowledge with questions about football, the history of the NFL, and the history of the Madden franchise. That changed with Madden 26. Instead of trivia questions, players are presented with situational questions and can choose their responses. This year, there are no right or wrong answers; instead, each answer gives a different outcome, whether it be a trait unlocked or an attribute upgraded. 

Also new this year, some of the questions are only asked if you created a player of a specific position. Below, we have all the possible questions and what each answer will do for your player. 

QuestionPosition Locked?Response 1, resultResponse 2, resultResponse 3, resultResponse 4, resultHow do you prefer to express yourself when you’re on the field?No”I’m known for my celebrations,” unlocks Celebrity Dancer for your Sphere of Influence”I let my ink do the talking,” unlocks Tattoo Artist for your Sphere of Influence—-How do you prepare your body during the offseason?No”Yoga for flexibility and reducing injury,” unlocks Yoga Teacher for your Sphere of Influence”Personal Trainer for strength training,” unlocks Personal Trainer for your Sphere of Influence—-How do you handle a teammate who criticizes the coaching staff to the media after a loss?No”Have his back and tell the media I agree,” adds +50 points to influence, but it depends on your position. QB = +50 WR, WR/RB = +50 QB, LB = +50 DT, CB = +50 MLB”Tell the media I disagree,” adds +50 points to Head Coach Influence”Confront the coach at practice,” adds +50 points to influence, but it depends on your position QB = +50 WR, WR/RB = +50 QB, LB = +50 DT, CB = +50 MLB”Say nothing, let the coaches handle it,” adds +50 points to Head Coach InfluenceIt’s the 4th quarter and the game is on the line. The play call comes in but you notice an opportunity in the opponent’s pre-snap alignment. What do you do?No”Abandon my assignment, take advantage,” adds +50 points to influence, but it depends on your position. QB = +50 WR, WR/RB = +50 QB, LB = +50 DT, CB = +50 MLB”Stick with the play call,” adds +50 points to Head Coach Influence”Try to signal to the sidelines,” adds +50 points to Head Coach Influence”Try to signal to my teammates,” adds +50 points to influence, but it depends on your position. QB = +50 WR, WR/RB = +50 QB, LB = +50 DT, CB = +50 MLB It’s Super Bowl week and you witness your star teammate violating curfew, how do you handle it? No”Say nothing, he’s his own man,” adds +50 points to influence, but it depends on your position. QB = +50 WR, WR/RB = +50 QB, LB = +50 DT, CB = +50 MLB”Tell the Coaching staff,” adds +50 points to Head Coach Influence”Talk some sense into him,” adds +50 points to Head Coach Influence–It’s the 4th quarter and goal at the 1, and your QB is great at short yardage runs. Given the choice, would you give up your carry to let him try to score?RB”I’d let my QB take it, ” adds +50 QB Influence”I want the ball in my hands,” adds +50 Head Coach Influence—-It’s 3rd down and long, you can either throw to your open TE underneath or your star WR who’s past the sticks but is locked in a 1 on 1 battleQB”Throw to my TE,” adds +50 TE Influence”Throw to my star WR,” adds +50 WR Influence—-It’s the 4th quarter and goal, and you’re tightly covered as you run your route. Would you want the QB to force a ball to you to try to make a play, or throw to someone who is more open?WR”I want the chance to make a play,” adds +50 QB Influence”I want the QB to hit the open man,” adds +50 Head Coach Influence—-It’s the 4th quarter and goal, with the game on the line. The coach wants to sub you out because you’re injured. What do you do?LB, CB”Play hurt and stay in the game,” adds +50 to DT Influence if you are an LB or +50 to FS Influence you are a CB”Listen to the coach and leave the field,” adds +50 to Head Coach Influence—-“It’s the 4th quarter and goal, with the game on the line. The coach wants to sub you out because you’re injured. What do you do?CB”Play hurt and stay in the game,” adds +50 to DT Influence”Listen to the coach and leave the field,” adds +50 to Head Coach Influence Â