For the first time since 2014, EA is releasing a college football game--and people are pretty excited about it. Even more so now that the release is just days away. EA Sports College Football releases on July 19 behind a mountain of hype and some notable changes.

First up, EA is no longer working with the NCAA, which is why the series has changed names. In another big step, the game features real player names and likenesses thanks to the Name, Image, Likeness, (NIL) program in college sports. Players are being paid for their appearance in the game.

While the NCAA is not involved in EA Sports College Football, EA has separately struck deals with the relevant rights-owners to secure 134 FBS schools, including their stadiums, fight songs, mascots, and thousands of players.

In this post, we're rounding up everything we know about EA Sports College Football 25, including the game's release date, platforms, new gameplay features, and more.

When Will EA Sports College Football 25 be released?

EA Sports College Football 25 was released on July 19. People who buy the Deluxe Edition can start playing on July 16. Additionally, there is a free 10-hour trial that begins on July 16 via EA Play.

Pre-order EA Sports College Football 25

EA Sports College Football 25 is available now to pre-order, and there are a number of different editions to choose from. For more, be sure to consult GameSpot's EA Sports College Football 25 pre-order guide.

Watch the EA Sports College Football 25 trailer here

You can watch the overview announcement trailer for EA Sports College Football 25 below, while another trailer below shows 20 minutes of raw gameplay footage. The game looks to be shaping up pretty nicely, and fans have expressed their excitement about it on social media.

EA Sports College Football 25 platforms

EA Sports College Football 25 will be released across PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. There is no version of the game for PS4/Xbox One or PC.

EA Sports College Football 25 price

The new college football game is priced at $70 for the standard edition, $100 for the Deluxe edition, and $150 for the MVP bundle. Head to GameSpot's EA Sports College Football 25 pre-order guide to learn more.

EA Sports College Football 25 development news

The first thing fans may notice is that EA Sports College Football 25 simply looks a lot better than the last entry in the series. After all, it's been 10 years--which is an eternity in the video game space.

EA says player ratings are constantly changing throughout the game, so players will need to leverage their strategy skills and execution on the sticks to win. The game also has a "wear and tear" system, so when "the hits add up, players wear down." You will have to manage your players' health, fatigue, and injuries to lead your team to victory.

A "pre-snap recognition" feature is now in the game, too, which means every snap matters more, EA said. What's more, EA Sports College Football 25 has a home-field advantage system that makes it harder for away teams to win at the toughest arenas. Speaking of the toughest arenas, EA on June 25 released a list of the "toughest places to play" in the game, and the list can be seen below. The ranking is based on things like historical statistics like home winning percentage, home game attendance, home winning streaks, "team prestige," and other elements.

EA also released a rundown of the overall team power rankings, and Georgia sits atop the list, ranked 95 OVR. Rounding out the top five are Ohio State (93 OVR), Oregon (93 OVR), Alabama (92 OVR), and Texas (92 OVR). You can see the top 25 below.

In terms of game modes, EA Sports College Football 25 has a Dynasty mode that has players creating a coach and controlling a team through a season. This includes fine details like creating a coaching staff and even using the transfer portal. Then there is Road to Glory, which is a mode where players create a player and take them through all facets of the game, from getting a solid GPA in the classroom to excelling on the field and potentially winning a Heisman.

Of course, EA Sports College Football 25 has an Ultimate Team component. Similar to how it works in EA's other roster of sports games, players can build a "dream team" and put their teams to the test in single-player challenges or against the community online. This being Ultimate Team, it can be safely assumed this mode will feature a wide array of microtransactions and loot boxes.

There is also a Road to the CFP mode that gives players a "new way to play competitively" as they try to take their favorite team to the College Football Playoffs and ultimately the National Championship.

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