College Football 25 Brings Back Varsity Gridiron on July 19
After more than a decade's absence, EA Sports College Football 25 rejoins the field this summer with a Walmart-exclusive steelbook up for grabs.
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EA Sports College Football 25 makes a triumphant debut on PS5 and Xbox Series consoles, as well as PC, this July 19. More than 10 years since EA's last release in the varsity series, the latest entry brings dozens of new features that the mainline Madden games have developed over that time. If you'd like to read more about how they feel, Restart recently went out to Orlando to check out a preview of College Football and see what's new.
The return of the littlest big game sees 134 FBS teams with more than 150 playbooks for you to try taking your program from small beginnings to the Natty. Everything from choosing the on-field plays to balancing a player's student-athlete life is in your hands. We were not able to confirm if you could fire the team mascot, though. Some dreams are too big to dream.
Read more about the game's features below, as described in EA press releases, and what pre-order bonuses you can expect if you reserve your copy now.
College Football 25 pre-order bonuses
If you pre-order the physical edition of EA Sports College Football 25, you'll receive:
- Alma Mater Ultimate Team Pack (Choice of 1 player item out of 134)
- Cover Athlete Ultimate Team Pack (Choice of 1 player item out of 3)
- Return to Glory Ultimate Team Uniform Item
Plus, if you pre-order from Walmart, you'll receive an exclusive steelbook to take pride of place on your gaming shelf. Check it out in the image below:
Walmart is offering the steelbook with the PS5 and Xbox versions of the game.
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College Football 25 game features
- Wide Open, Fast Paced Gameplay
Powered by a wide range of player ratings that fluctuate throughout a game, team tiers and new in-game passing mechanics, EA Sports College Football 25 delivers strategic, fast-paced gameplay reflecting the true depth of college football. - Wear & Tear
With the new Wear & Tear system as the hits add up, players wear down. Manage your players’ health, limit fatigue, assess risk of injury, and avoid on-field mistakes by using strategic substitutions to ensure your players are at their best with it counts the most. - Pre-Snap Recognition
Pre-Snap Recognition makes the decision behind every snap matter more. Do you trust in your high-skill seniors, or take a risk with your untested freshman? Read the game then read your players to make the right decision when it matters most. - Homefield Advantage
Game-altering homefield advantages rattle your rivals in college football's toughest places to play. Test your squad’s road game composure and confidence levels as you play through distractions like screen shaking, missing pre-play icons, and moving play art.
- Pageantry & Traditions
Revel in the storied traditions, sights and sounds that electrify college football stadiums every Saturday. With unique team run-outs, rivalry rituals, synchronized crowd-chants, loudness meters as well as real game-day audio, fight songs and, of course, mascots, it’ll feel like home everywhere you look. - Commentary & Broadcast
Listen to the iconic voices of Kirk Herbstreit and Chris Fowler as they call marquee matchups, while Jesse Palmer, David Pollack, and Rece Davis take the mic for all your other games. Take in the sights and sounds around the stadium between plays with a dynamic picture-in-picture play-call system. - Dynasty
Create a coach, take control, upgrade their abilities and build a powerhouse college football program. Establish your coaching staff, then work to recruit the best talent either straight from high school or direct from the transfer portal. The promises you make to those players matter, stick to them and watch your program ascend, break them, and you might be looking for their replacement. - Road To Glory
Live the life of a student-athlete with your created player and take home the Heisman as you build an unforgettable college football legacy. Manage your weekly schedule, GPA and your image, earn Coach Trust to get more playing time, or use the transfer portal to get the time and the glory you deserve. - College Football Ultimate Team
Build your dream team of college football stars and legends. Play Solo Challenges or H2H Seasons to upgrade your squad and take on the toughest contests. Test your roster and your skills in more competitive formats like College Football Ultimate Team Champs and Champs Gauntlet. - Road To The College Football Playoff
Experience a new way to play competitively and represent your favorite team in the Road to the College Football Playoffs. Climb the poll by upsetting the toughest opponents, earning the votes you need to progress. Make it to the playoffs and then vie for the National Championship.