Madden NFL 26 Gets Exclusive Cloud Launch on Amazon Luna Including Early Access

Split image: Madden NFL 26 Deluxe Edition cover with NFL player in dark Eagles uniform and helmet, coming to Amazon Luna.

Madden NFL 26 is officially coming to Amazon Luna, making it the only cloud gaming platform with the game at launch. Starting today, you can pre-order the Deluxe or Standard Edition and get ready to play across supported devices with no downloads or installs. The Deluxe Edition unlocks a full week early on August 7, while the Standard Edition launches on August 14.

Amazon Prime members and Luna+ subscribers can also link their EA and Luna accounts to access the game through the EA app on PC. This marks another big win for Luna’s growing EA lineup, which already includes titles like Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Dead Space, and EA SPORTS FC 26.

Editions and Early Access Breakdown

Two editions of Madden NFL 26 are now available to pre-order on Amazon Luna: Deluxe and Standard.

The Deluxe Edition includes seven days of early access starting August 7. You’ll also get a bundle of extra content for Madden Ultimate Team and Franchise mode:

  • 7 days early access (August 7–14)
  • Ultimate Team Hall of Fame Player Item (choice of 1 of 3)
  • 4600 Madden Points
  • Early Access Solo Challenges (August 11–14)
  • Cover Athlete Elite Player Item
  • Superstar Legendary XP Boost
  • Franchise Coach Ability Points
  • Player Card Exclusive Item

The Standard Edition launches on August 14 and includes:

  • Cover Athlete Elite Player Item
  • Superstar Legendary XP Boost
  • Franchise Coach Ability Points

Both editions are playable through Amazon Luna with no downloads or installations required.

What’s New in Madden NFL 26

Madden NFL 26 introduces a new AI-powered machine learning system built from nearly a decade of real NFL data. The result is more explosive gameplay with adaptive counters, authentic play styles, and player-specific traits that reflect how real-life quarterbacks and coaches perform on the field.


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Presentation has also been upgraded across the league. From the Skol chant in Minnesota to Baltimore’s light shows, expect more team traditions, dynamic halftime shows with Scott Hanson, and weather effects that can shift the momentum of a game.

For a deeper breakdown of these features, check out our article on the Madden NFL 26 gameplay trailer and AI changes.

Play Madden NFL 26 on Amazon Luna This August

Amazon Luna is the only cloud platform where you’ll be able to stream Madden NFL 26 at launch. With no installs required, you can start playing instantly across supported devices when the game drops this August.

Pre-orders are open now for both the Deluxe and Standard Editions. Whether you’re jumping in early on August 7 or waiting until the worldwide release on August 14, Madden’s full season of updates and content will be ready to go.

Will you be grabbing Madden NFL 26 on Luna this year? Let us know in the comments.

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Jon Scarr (4ScarrsGaming)

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