A decade of waiting is finally ending. EA Sports is reviving its legendary College Football series with EA Sports College Football 25. NFL fans have been waiting for this return, desperate to know when they could get back on the virtual field. Especially for fans whose teams might not have made the playoffs, they can still find championship glory with the new EA Sports College Football series. So this summer, the power is in fans’ hands to choose a favorite school and guide it to ultimate victory. 

The online game developed by EA Orlando was published by EA Sports in 2013. After 11 years, this highly anticipated game marks the franchise’s exciting return with a potential July 2024 release. Now the wait may be “unofficially” over.

College football 25 launch date is out?

After the thrilling 2013 edition of the beloved college football game, fans endured a long wait for news from EA Sports. Finally, in February 2021, EA announced the iconic College Football series would return, with official confirmation arriving in 2024. However, the release date remained a mystery. Now, a recent report boldly claims, “College Football 25 is expected to come out on July 19th.” While EA Sports hasn’t officially confirmed this, the leak hints at a set release date.

EA Sports College Football 25 will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X, and PC, aligning with EA’s focus on next-generation consoles. It looks like fans are thrilled for the virtual experience. Interestingly, video games traditionally release on Tuesdays, aka “Patch Tuesdays,” for optimal software updates.

The rumored July 19th falls on a Friday, making official confirmation even more crucial. In the meantime, fans are buzzing with anticipation, ready to guide their favorite players to victory on the virtual gridiron.

EA Sports brings back college football with player pay

This historic return of the EA College Football 25 was made possible by new name, image, and likeness (NIL) rules. This allows college athletes to be compensated for their appearance in the game. Now EA Sports is taking player compensation seriously. They’re offering athletes a base payment of $600, free game access, and even opportunities for extra NIL earnings through promotional partnerships.

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While gamers can’t manually add players who opt out, the classic “create-a-player” feature is still included. Big names like Quinn Ewers and Travis Hunter are already on board for the virtual treat. Now with the regular season approaching, excitement is at an all-time high. What are your thoughts on EA’s approach and the game’s return? Share your excitement in the comments below. 

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