What was Madden NFL 13's revamped online franchise mode called?

Madden NFL 13 called its revamped online franchise system Connected Careers Mode. The feature reorganized several career and franchise experiences into one connected structure.

Connected Careers combined the traditional Franchise, Online Franchise, and Superstar concepts. Players could build a career as an NFL player or coach, while online leagues allowed multiple participants to share a football world and progress through seasons.

The mode also emphasized long-term development. Player and coach backstories affected starting attributes and expectations, and in-game media personalities reacted to progress through a virtual social-media-style feed. That helped give the mode a more narrative identity than a simple season simulator.

Some sources shorten the name to Connected Careers, while others use Connected Careers Mode. They refer to the same Madden NFL 13 feature; it should not be confused with Owner Mode, which was a role within the broader franchise experience.