Ever since EA Sports declared the revival of its highly praised college football video game series back in February 2021, enthusiasts have been eagerly anticipating any tidbits of information regarding the game’s development.
Though details have been scant, the latest whisper circulating is a speculated launch date of July 12, 2024. However, surprising fans everywhere, EA Sports unexpectedly released the inaugural trailer for the forthcoming game on Tuesday.
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First Trailer for EA Sports’ College Football 25 Released
A Summer release is teased for the game while, full reveal anticipated in May.
While EA Sports has refrained from confirming the rumored July release date, they’ve hinted at a “summer” launch for the highly anticipated College Football 25. Fans eagerly awaiting the game’s return may have to wait until May for a comprehensive unveiling.
The recently released trailer offers only brief glimpses of gameplay, primarily showcasing in-engine footage featuring mascots and player jerseys. Nevertheless, these snippets are sufficient to satiate the long-standing fervour of dedicated fans who have patiently awaited the franchise’s revival for over a decade.
EA Sports’ Ambitious Partnership Aims to Resolve Name and Likeness Dispute in ‘EA Sports College Football’
In May 2023, EA Sports announced a partnership with OneTeam Partners aimed at facilitating the inclusion of FBS players’ names and likenesses in the forthcoming “EA Sports College Football” video game. This agreement provided players with the choice to permit EA Sports to utilize their identities within the game, with the compensation offered for those who consented, as confirmed by an EA Sports spokesperson speaking to ESPN.
Despite this development, certain specifics remained unresolved, prompting the College Football Player Association to advocate for a boycott of the game. Their contention centered on concerns regarding the adequacy of compensation for players allowing the use of their name, image, and likeness. EA Sports responded by clarifying that players who opted out would be substituted with “a generic avatar” in their stead, pending further negotiations.
In February 2021, EA Sports made waves by announcing the much-anticipated return of the “NCAA Football” video game series, marking an eight-year hiatus since its last installment. However, the revival came with familiar hurdles reminiscent of those encountered when production ceased in 2013. Notably, it was confirmed that players’ names and likenesses would once again be omitted from the game, echoing the circumstances surrounding the series’ cessation.
Daniel Cormier Bids Farewell to EA FC 24 Amidst Frustration Over ‘Mbappe Glitch’
After an extensive partnership with EA Sports spanning several years, Daniel Cormier has revealed his departure from one of their flagship products.
In what seems to be an expression of accumulated discontent, Cormier took to X to announce his decision to cease playing the widely popular EA FC 24 football game. In his statement, the UFC analyst declared that he was ‘retiring’ his once-beloved game, attributing this decision to the persistent ‘Mbappe glitch.’
Cormier said: “I had to retire my favorite game! The Mbappe glitch finally got me! I even called EA and they told me what my buddy was doing would be tough to stop. Well Shane you win! Now we aren’t playing anymore. @treecrew1“
In a recent tweet, the former two-division champion aired his grievances, asserting that he personally contacted an EA Sports employee regarding the alleged glitch concerning Kylian Mbappe, only to receive no assurance of a resolution.
I had to retire my favorite game! The Mbappe glitch finally got me! I even called EA and they told me what my buddy was doing would be tough to stop. Well Shane you win! Now we aren’t playing anymore. @treecrew1 pic.twitter.com/kxl2oHotE5
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) February 15, 2024
Daniel Cormier, renowned for his numerous collaborations with EA UFC, which notably include voiceover commentary contributions to the recently launched EA UFC 5, has long been a staunch advocate of EA Sports offerings. His association with EA dates back to 2020 when he assumed the role of broadcast analyst in EA UFC 4, succeeding Joe Rogan in this capacity.
