If you’re having trouble using your player upgrade tokens in Madden 25, you’re not alone. Many players have reported that their upgrade tokens, specifically for players like Jabrill Peppers, show up in their inventory but are not working when attempting to apply them. This frustrating issue has been experienced on NextGen consoles like the PS5, leaving players wondering if there’s a fix or if they’ll have to wait for EA to patch it. Here’s what the community has discovered so far.
Players, such as u/Lost-Meringue-6313, have reported that even though the upgrade token is in their inventory, it doesn’t show up when they try to upgrade Jabrill Peppers. This issue seems to be related to specific tokens, like the ones received from welcome packs, not functioning properly.
Here are some of the symptoms players have experienced:
The Madden community has been quick to discuss and share their experiences with the issue. Here’s a roundup of insights from other players:
Many players, including KazmanianDevil21, have pointed out that the upgrade token that comes with the welcome pack is bugged. They’ve noted that this token doesn’t have the power-up icon on it, which may be why it isn’t working. However, tokens earned through challenges seem to function correctly.
“The upgrade token that came in the welcome pack is bugged. You’ll see there’s no power-up icon on it. The ones you earn from challenges in the field pass work. EA needs to fix the welcome pack token.” — KazmanianDevil21
Another potential issue is that players may be trying to use the wrong token for their current upgrade. SnooCakes5777 explained that there are different tokens for different overall (OVR) upgrades, and using the incorrect token won’t work.
“The token you have in your binder is for upgrading him to an 83 overall. The token you need to currently upgrade is the one for 80 overall.” — SnooCakes5777
This means that players should double-check which token they’re trying to use. If you’re aiming for an 83 OVR but only have an 80 OVR token, that could explain the issue.
Some players have noticed problems with the Auction House and the availability of tokens for purchase. hov-sam mentioned that the auction is showing a “stay tuned” message, meaning tokens may not be available through the auction system at the moment.
“Same thing with me, and auction just says ‘stay tuned.’” — hov-sam
While there is no official patch from EA as of yet, players have found some workarounds that might help in the meantime.
As KazmanianDevil21 suggested, tokens earned through challenges, like the BOOM challenges or Field Pass, seem to work correctly. If you have tokens from challenges, try using those instead of the one from the welcome pack.
Unfortunately, this might be one of those bugs that EA will have to patch. Some players believe that EA has not yet fully addressed the problem, and the fix may come in a future update. Keep an eye on EA Sports’ patch notes and updates to see if a solution is rolled out.
“Same problem. It seems they did not play test that game at all. They just tried the store.” — Sensitive-Extent-364
If you’re unsure which token you have, go back to your binder and check the description of the token. Make sure you’re using the correct token for the current upgrade level.
The issue with upgrade tokens not working in Madden 25, particularly for players like Jabrill Peppers, seems to be tied to specific tokens, such as those from welcome packs. Tokens earned from challenges in the Field Pass, however, are reportedly working fine. If you’re still having trouble, the best course of action may be to wait for an official patch from EA, but in the meantime, try using challenge tokens and double-checking your token type.
Hopefully, EA addresses this issue soon, allowing players to upgrade their players smoothly without further frustration. If you’ve found a fix or workaround, be sure to share it with the community to help other Madden fans!
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