The anticipated release of the EA Sports College Football 25 video game is set for the summer of 2024 following years of delay to ensure a top-notch gaming experience. This exciting edition will introduce the names and appearances of college players first, in the series. It will offer engaging gameplay modes like Dynasty and Road to Glory accompanied by next-generation graphics. The game will be available on both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles showcasing a collection of over 120 FBS schools, from 10 FBS conferences. Athletes have the option of opting out and in case any players prefer not to be featured in the game they will be represented by avatars instead.
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Release Date
The release date for the NCAA Football 24 video game is set for the summer of 2024. It was originally planned for July 2023 but was delayed to focus on the game’s quality.
Features
The new EA Sports College Football 25 game will feature college players’ actual names and likenesses for the first time and is expected to feature teams with 85-man rosters, and it has already surpassed 10,000 opt-ins, reaching 87% of its goal for the game pre-launch. It will also feature Dynasty and Road to Glory modes, as well as next-gen graphics.
Other Details
The game will be released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Players who do not want to be featured in the game will be replaced with generic avatars, however, over 10,000 players have already signed up for the biggest group contract for about $60 million pay cheque from EA, each player receiving $600 and a free copy of the game. Additionally, renowned Notre Dame is confirmed to be included in the game and fans are very excited.
History of the EA College Football Game Series
The NCAA Football game series began in 1993 with the release of Bill Walsh College Football. The first game in the series was NCAA Football 98, which was released in 1997. EA Sports released a new NCAA Football game every year from 1997 to 2013.
Why Did EA Stop Making NCAA Games?
EA ceased producing NCAA games in 2013 as a result of a dispute surrounding the inclusion of college players’ names and likenesses. The lawsuit, commonly referred to as O’Bannon, v. NCAA, reached a settlement in 2014. This resolution allowed college players to receive compensation for the use of their names and likenesses in video games and other commercial merchandise.
Throughout the years the NCAA Football game series has showcased college players on its covers including individuals, like Tim Tebow, Matt Ryan, Reggie Bush, and Barry Sanders
NCAA Football 24 Game Cover Predictions
There are several potential candidates for the cover of EA Sports College Football 25, with each team having a candidate. Here are some of the top picks for the cover athlete:
Alabama: Bryce Young, Mac Jones, or Tua Tagovailoa
Clemson: Trevor Lawrence or Deshaun Watson
Florida: Tim Tebow or Emmitt Smith
Georgia: D’Andre Swift or Nick Chubb
LSU: Joe Burrow or Leonard Fournette
Ohio State: Urban Meyer or Jim Tressel
Oklahoma: Baker Mayfield or Kyler Murray
Penn State: Saquon Barkley or Trace McSorley
Texas: Vince Young or Colt McCoy
USC: Reggie Bush or Matt Leinart
What is the most recent NCAA football game released?
The NCAA Football game released before EA Sports College Football 25 was the last installment of the series, which was NCAA Football 14 released in July 2013, and EA Sports College Football 25 marks the return of the game series after a significant hiatus since the release of NCAA Football 14.
Conclusion
EA College Football 25 has generated a lot of excitement as one of the video games in 2024. Fans are eagerly looking forward to its release expecting it to bring changes and improvements to the college football gaming experience.
