EA Sports released the full trailer for the highly anticipated College Football 25 video game at 11 a.m. ET on Friday, igniting a wave of fan excitement and creativity online. The franchise has been dormant for over a decade, with its last release in 2013, and is slated for a grand return on July 19.
Check out the video game's trailer below:
The reveal has sparked an online frenzy, with social media sites buzzing with a plethora of hilarious and engaging memes inspired by the trailer. Here are the top 10 memes taking over X (formerly Twitter):
For the first time in history, the game's cover features current athletes. Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter and Michigan running back Donovan Edwards are on the video game's cover. The EA Sports-developed title will have all 134 FBS teams and will use the NIL valuation of players at present. Every player in the game will receive $600 plus a copy of the game.
Available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, EA announced three editions of the game. The standard edition is priced at $69.99. The deluxe edition, which includes three-day early access and a slew of perks, is priced at $99.99. The MVP bundle, priced at $149.99, offers early-release access for both EA Sports College Football 25 and Madden.
Notably, College Football 25 will not be available on PC.
Exciting features and gameplay details revealed for College Football 25
Over 12,800 athletes have opted into College Football 25, surpassing the available roster slots. To fulfill EA's mission implies gathering 85 players for every FBS team, thus implying a vast player pool.
The predecessor of the franchise, which was established from 1998 to 2013 under different names such as Bill Walsh College Football and NCAA Football, became a permanent memory in the world of gaming. The game will have popular features like Dynasty Mode, Road to Glory and Team Builder.
In Dynasty Mode, players can create a coach, select from the 134 FBS schools, and embark on a journey to build a powerhouse program. Recruitment includes high school prospects and transfer portal acquisitions, while the new Team Builder option allows for the creation of entirely new schools.
Road to Glory offers players the chance to experience college football from an individual player's perspective. Managing weekly schedules, GPA and image, players must earn Coach Trust for playing time, with the added twist of being able to enter the transfer portal.
A new addition, Road to the College Football Playoff, introduces an online format playable across consoles. Players can represent their university or guide a power school to climb the rankings, aiming for a shot at the national championship.
Ultimate Team mode allows gamers to construct teams featuring current stars and legends, adding depth to the gameplay experience.
The game introduces "CampusIQ" and the "Wear & Tear System," allowing players to manage their team's health, fatigue, injury risk and on-field performance strategically. Home-field advantage returns, testing players' composure with distractions like screen shaking and missing pre-play icons, adding an extra layer of realism and challenge.
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