It's been more than a decade since gamers and college football fanatics have been treated to an NCAA football game, but the wait for EA Sports College Football 25 is almost over.
Fans have been clamoring for years for a new way to play a video game version of college football. When EA Sports stopped making new NCAA football games in 2013, players had to settle for Madden or another sport to play with friends online.
However, it's a new era in the console world as EA Sports College Football 25 is on the way. The game allows fans to play as their favorite college football program and is expected to sweep the country when it comes to fruition.
There are a lot of questions surrounding the game, with EA Sports keeping a close eye on most of the details. But what is already known about it?
Here's a guide to everything you need to know about EA Sports College Football 25.
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EA Sports College Football 25 Release Date
- Datum:July 19, 2024
EA Sports College Football will be released on July 19, 2024. Fans can pre-order their copies of the game now.
The release date matches an earlier report that stated the game would be “expected to be availablebefore the date.
Trailer for EA Sports College Football 25
The official trailer for EA Sports College Football 25 was released on Friday, May 17.
The trailer for EA Sports College Football 25 is LIVE:https://t.co/IpzJcPtxK9
— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini)17 mei 2024
EA Sports releaseda teaser trailerfor the competition in February.
EA Sports College Football 25 Prize
There are three different prices for EA Sports' College Football 25 depending on which edition or bundle is purchased.
The standard edition costs $69.99, while the deluxe edition costs $99.99.
There is alsoMVP bundt, which includes the deluxe editions of both EA Sports College Football 25 and Madden 25. The base costs $149.99.
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EA Sports College Football 25 new features
EA Sports confirmed onenumber of game modesincluded in EA Sports College Football 25 on its website on May 17. Road to Glory, Dynasty and Ultimate Team return in the latest installment of the franchise.
Dynasty allows players to create a coach, take over a team and build a powerhouse from scratch. In Road to Glory, players can create a student-athlete and play out their college career. You can manage your weekly schedule, GPA and even access the transfer portal. Ultimate Team allows players to build teams with college stars and legends, similar to the same mode in the "Madden" game franchise.
The game introduces a new mode titled 'Road to the College Football Playoff'. Players can take over a team and try to reach the playoffs and the national championship. EA Sports teased this as a competitive mode, so it's possible you'll be able to play this mode online with friends, although that hasn't been confirmed.
The game also brings backold game featuresfrom previous episodes. The CampusIQ gameplay system promises new in-game passing mechanics, ratings that will fluctuate during play, a fatigue system so you know when players need to temporarily leave the field, pre-snap recognition and home field advantage.
Fans of the latter feature should be familiar with what that means. If you're playing in hostile territory and the fans get loud, expect your screen to shake your pre-snap icons, making it look cluttered and confused.
For fans who want to play online:crossword puzzles are includedfor gamers using a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S. If you own one of these systems, but your friend owns the other, you can still play against each other online.
EA Sports also promises itrealistic and iconic atmospheres. Pre-game run-outs, rivalry rituals, fight songs and the mascot are all accurately reflected in the game. The trailer, released May 17, shows some of those moments in action, with Notre Dame players touching "Play like a champion today" before taking the field.
The game also uses a nice new broadcast system. If your team is playing a big game, Kirk Herbstreit and Chris Fowler will be there. That should add a lot of excitement to all the games a team has to win during a season. Jesse Palmer, David Pollack and Rece Davis will call the rest of the games.
Which consoles is EA Sports College Football 25 on?
So far, the only confirmed consoles the game will be available on are the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S – the latest version of each console.
It remains to be seen if other platforms will offer EA Sports College Football 25, including PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
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EA Sports College Football 25 Cover
The standard edition of EA Sports College Football 25 features Colorado DB/WR Travis Hunter, Texas QB Quinn Ewers and Michigan RB Donovan Edwards.
It's the same three athletes in the deluxe edition, but in the standard the trio is facing the camera, while in the deluxe edition they're looking away. The deluxe edition also featured Alabama QB Jalen Milroe, Georgia QB Carson Beck and Ohio State RB Quinshon Judkins.
— Frontoffice Sport (@FOS)16 mei 2024EA College Football 25 officially releases on July 19.
Regular Edition: $69.99
Deluxe Edition: $149.99pic.twitter.com/HGNwjAmctT
The cover of the deluxe edition of EA Sports College Football 25 has just been released⬇️👀pic.twitter.com/XUropt0Tpy
— On3 (@On3sports)10 mei 2024
