Madden NFL 18 is a sports simulation video game that represents the National Football League. Developed by EA Tiburon and published by EA Sports for the Microsoft Xbox One, it falls within the sports genre, specifically focusing on American football. This iteration introduced the Frostbite engine for enhanced graphics and gameplay, along with a cinematic single-player story mode called Longshot. Players can compete in various game modes, including franchise, online multiplayer, and ultimate team. The game features realistic player models, playbooks, and commentary, aiming to deliver an authentic NFL experience.