EA Sports College Football 25: Release Date, Bundles, and What to Expect

After a decade-long wait, college football is making its triumphant return to the video game world. EA Sports College Football 25 is poised to launch on July 19, reigniting the passion of fans who have been eagerly anticipating its arrival. Pre-orders are currently open at major retailers, offering various editions and exclusive bonuses. This article will provide a comprehensive overview of the game, including release details, pricing, available bundles, and what players can expect from this highly anticipated title.

Release Date and Availability

EA Sports College Football 25 is scheduled to release on July 19. Those who pre-order the Deluxe Edition will gain early access to the game starting on July 16. It is important to note that, unlike Madden NFL 25, College Football 25 will not be available on last-gen PlayStation and Xbox consoles or PC. To experience the collegiate gridiron, players will need a PS5 or Xbox Series X|S.

Standard Edition

The standard edition of EA Sports College Football 25 is available for pre-order at $70 from retailers like Amazon and Best Buy. Walmart offers an exclusive edition for PS5 and Xbox Series X that includes a steelbook case. GameStop provides an additional incentive by bundling any of the three editions of the football sim with the exclusive Homecoming Pack, which features a replica locker, football jersey, and football.

Pre-order Bonuses for Standard Edition

Ordering any version early will grant players in-game bonuses. The standard edition comes with the following:

Alma Mater Ultimate Team Pack: Allows players to select a player item from their favorite college football team.
Cover Athlete Ultimate Team Pack.
Bring Glory Home Ultimate Team Uniform Item.

Additionally, Best Buy offers a free $5 gift card with the pre-order of the standard edition.

Deluxe Edition

The Deluxe Edition of EA Sports College Football 25 is priced at $100 and includes the base game along with a host of digital extras.

Content Included in the Deluxe Edition

Three days of early access, beginning on July 16.
4,600 College Football Points.
Heisman Hopeful Ultimate Team Pack (1 player item out of 5).
Alma Mater Ultimate Team Pack (1 player item out of 134).
Cover Athlete Ultimate Team Pack (1 player item out of 3).
Bring Glory Home Ultimate Team Uniform Item.

MVP Bundle

For dedicated football enthusiasts, the MVP Bundle offers even more value. Priced at $150, this bundle includes the Deluxe Edition of both EA Sports College Football 25 and Madden NFL 25. Players who purchase the MVP Bundle will also receive three-day early access for both titles. EA Play members can also save 15% on their pre-order.

MVP Bundle Contents

EA Sports College Football 25 Deluxe Edition:

Three days early access starting July 16
4,600 College Football Points
Heisman Hopeful Ultimate Team Pack (1 player item out 5)
Alma Mater Ultimate Team Pack (1 player item out of 134)
Cover Athlete Ultimate Team Pack (1 player item out of 3)
Bring Glory Home Ultimate Team Uniform Item

Madden NFL 25 Deluxe Edition:

Three days early access starting August 13
4,600 Madden Points
Early Access Ultimate Team Challenges
AKA Player Item
Cover Athlete Elite Player Item
Choice of 2 Strategy Items
Superstar Drip Gear (PS5 and Series X|S only)
Legendary XP Boost (PS5 and Series X|S only)

Homecoming Pack (GameStop Exclusive)

GameStop offers an exclusive edition of EA Sports College Football 25 known as the Homecoming Pack. This bundle includes collectibles such as a replica locker, a branded football, and a football jersey. The Homecoming Pack can be purchased with any of the three game editions: standard ($150), Deluxe ($180), or MVP ($230).

PlayStation 5 Bundle

Amazon is offering a PlayStation 5 console with EA Sports College Football 25 bundle for $496.99 (originally $569.98). This bundle includes the standard PlayStation 5 console, which supports 4K/120fps gaming, backward compatibility with select PS4 games, 1TB of storage, an ultra-high-speed SSD, and 4K Blu-Ray playback.

Gameplay Features

EA Sports has released details about the gameplay features of College Football 25. The game will include in-game wear and tear on players, homefield advantage, and playbooks unique to each school. Teams such as Florida, Florida State, and Miami will be featured with their unique attributes. Players will also have mental and physical attributes that will influence various in-game situations.

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Toughest Places to Play

EA Sports has also revealed a list of the top 25 toughest places to play in college football, which will likely influence the game's atmosphere and homefield advantage mechanics:

Texas A&M: Kyle Field
Alabama: Bryant-Denny Stadium
LSU: Tiger Stadium
Ohio State: Ohio Stadium
Georgia: Sanford Stadium
Penn State: Beaver Stadium
Wisconsin: Camp Randall Stadium
Oklahoma: Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
Florida State: Doak Campbell Stadium
Florida: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Oregon: Autzen Stadium
Clemson: Memorial Stadium
Tennessee: Neyland Stadium
Auburn: Jordan-Hare Stadium
South Carolina: Williams-Brice Stadium
Michigan: Michigan Stadium
Virginia Tech: Lane Stadium
Utah: Rice-Eccles Stadium
Texas: Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium
Iowa: Kinnick Stadium
Notre Dame: Notre Dame Stadium
Michigan State: Spartan Stadium
Arkansas: Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium
Washington: Husky Stadium
Mississippi State: Davis Wade Stadium

Teams Included

College Football 25 will feature all 135 Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) teams, including Florida State, the University of Florida, Miami, UCF, USF, FIU, and FAU.

Editions and Pricing

Standard Edition: $69.99
Deluxe Edition: $99.99
MVP Bundle: $149.99

Will there be early access to EA Sports College Football 25?

Players can get the game early on July 16 by preordering the Deluxe Edition. EA Play members also get early access to the game.

Availability on Other Platforms

College Football 25 will not be available on PC, PS4, or Xbox One. It is exclusively for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Xbox Game Pass

There is currently no information indicating that EA Sports College Football 25 will be included in the Xbox Game Pass library. However, EA Sports games often make their way to the service eventually, as seen with the Madden NFL series.

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