EA College Football is full of tradition and atmosphere in launch trailer.

We are officially two months away from the re-launch of college football in the video game world. After months of hype, EA Sports has released the official launch trailer. Simply put: It looks and feels like a college football atmosphere.

Let's talk about what we know and where we're at.

First, this is what we wanted: A true college football game that picks up where it left off with NCAA Football 2014. Needless to say, a lot has changed in the world of college football and we'll finally have a game that has a playoff, updated schools, conferences, and all the bowl tie-ins we can ask for.

There's been a lot of speculation about what modes were going to make it into the game and if the offline single player modes were going to be properly taken care of. Thankfully, it looks like those of us who love taking the worst possible teams straight to the top of the mountain are going to get our wish. Here's a look at the modes:

Dynasty: This is the big one, and some key words are thrown in here. It looks like the transfer portal will be a big part of offseason activity and the 12-team playoff is ready to go.

Teambuilder: It's here, and that is easily the best news I've heard yet. You can build your own program from scratch on the Teambuilder website, make them as great or as bad as you want, and put them into the game. 

Road to Glory: It looks like this is not a story mode and is like the true RTG mode of the past. While it doesn't specifically say the dorm room is back from the 2006 version, it does say that you have to manage your weekly schedule, GPA, and your image. That means making decisions that will determine what your "Coach Trust" is, which is probably similar to what we see in EA FC 24 in how much playing time you get. Excellent news all around.

Ultimate Team: We knew this was going to be here, so fans of Ultimate Team can build their own legendary squad to play online.

Wear & Tear System: This appears to be a new feature as a game goes on and probably isn't too far off from what we saw in NCAA 14. If this is implemented right, it is going to mean making big decisions on how much players play and if it carries over week to week.

Homefield Advantage: The thing that made the NCAA games so iconic was that playing on the road in certain environments meant a more hostile crowd, especially in rivalry games. It looks like this is back in all its glory, including the wavy pass routes and missing icons.

There is a lot to be hyped up about! I'm sure I'm in the majority when I say I wish we got live gameplay today instead of the hype trailer, but we're officially in the endgame of the build and EA will almost certainly be releasing trailers soon enough. I was still a bit worried when all we got was the trailer, but this list of confirmed features and what goes into them has quelled my concerns quite a bit.

We will try to wait patiently for the full videos of what we can expect ahead of the July 19 release.

College Football 25 can be pre-ordered from EA's site and is available on Xbox and Playstation 5.

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – May 17, 2024 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and EA SPORTS™ today revealed the highly anticipated modes and features that headline EA SPORTS™ College Football 25, and gave fans a first look at the explosive on-field gameplay and iconic atmospheres of modern-era college football that await when the game launches worldwide on July 19 for PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. 

College Football 25 introduces CampusIQ™, a suite of features that brings to life the true depth of college football through wide open, fast-paced gameplay across all 134 FBS schools in all areas of the game. Fan-favorite modes Dynasty and Road To Glory set a new standard for college football greatness for fans ready to construct their own powerhouse program as a created coach or vie for the Heisman as a player, while the all-new Road to the College Football Playoff and College Football Ultimate Team™ bring fresh online experiences and ways to play. 

“EA SPORTS College Football is BACK! We’ve felt the passion and anticipation of college football fans every step of the way since we first announced this game, and we’re ecstatic to finally be able to show everyone what we’ve been building,” said Daryl Holt, SVP and Group GM, EA SPORTS. “College Football 25 is built with authenticity at its core, inspired by experiences our fans have loved from our games, and fully evolved to reflect modern college football – all of which will immerse them in the sights, sounds, and true-to-life gameplay of the sport they love.”

EXPLOSIVE COLLEGE GAMEPLAY 

The wide open, fast-paced gameplay CampusIQ™ delivers in College Football 25 matches the explosiveness of college football game days, whether you want to keep it on the ground with Army's Flexbone offense, or take to the sky with USC's Air Raid. A range of player ratings that fluctuate throughout each game, team tiers, and in-game passing mechanics custom to college play bring a gameplay feel unique to college football. 

• Wear & Tear System: As the hits add up, players wear down with the Wear & Tear System. 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 when 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 the game is on the line. 
• 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. 

ICONIC ATMOSPHERES

Fans will be immersed into the most iconic settings, stadiums and traditions of college football, from The Big House to The Swamp, Tuscaloosa to College Station, and everywhere in between. The sights, sounds, fight songs, mascots, commentators, and unique touches that make up college football game days across all 134 FBS universities, bowl games and the College Football Playoff will come to life.

• Pageantry & Traditions: Revel in the storied traditions 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 Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit as they call marquee matchups, while Rece Davis, Jesse Palmer, and David Pollack take the mic for all other games. Take in the sights and sounds around the stadium between plays with a dynamic picture-in-picture play-call system.

CHASE COLLEGE GREATNESS

Set a new standard for college football greatness whether building your dream team of college football stars and legends, recruiting a winning roster, or developing a coaching staff. Lead your program to the Natty as a created coach, balance student-athlete life and take home the Heisman as a player, or get competitive online in the college football experience of your choice.

• Dynasty: Create a coach and take control of your own 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. Coaching archetypes and skill trees empower you to run your program your own way as you vie for a spot in the new 12-team College Football Playoff, or create your own college football program with customization tools on the Team Builder website.
• 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. 
• Road to the College Football Playoff: Experience a new way to play competitively across consoles in the Road to the College Football Playoff. Will you represent your university, or take a power school to climb the polls? Earn rank by upsetting the toughest opponents and securing the votes you need to progress and level up divisions. Play your way into the playoffs and battle for the National Championship.
• 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 skills across consoles in more competitive formats like College Football Ultimate Team™ Champs and Champs Gauntlet. 

Fans can pre-order* their copy of EA SPORTS College Football 25 now and those seeking the ultimate football experience can pre-order the EA SPORTS™ MVP Bundle** on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S, which includes the deluxe editions of EA SPORTS College Football 25 and Madden NFL 25 with 3-day early access and unlocks a multitude of benefits across both titles.