EA Sports College Football 26 will officially be released this summer. Every player who has enjoyed EA Sports College Football 25 should be excited, as EA is bringing the next entry in the popular franchise in 2025.

After 11 years without a new installment, EA Sports College Football 25 was a huge hit. It launched in July for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, introducing new gameplay mechanics like a composure system (making players react to pressure), wear-and-tear mechanics, and more than 11,000 real college athletes. Players can also enjoy several different modes, including Dynasty Mode, Road to Glory, College Football Ultimate Team, and Road to the College Football Playoff. The game received great reviews from players and hit multiple sales milestones. Fans will now be pleased to learn that EA Sports is working on the next game, which will be available in 2025.

Taking to Twitter, EA Sports announced that College Football 26 is happening and will be dropped this summer. The developer thanked its fan base for the support and for making College Football 25 such a monumental success, encouraging them to “keep that kick off energy going” for the next entry in the franchise. The announcement doesn’t include any details on what players can expect from College Football 26, but many fans have already expressed their hopes for the new game. One player mentioned they would like to see a trophy case and recorded stats for each year of Dynasty Mode, while others requested fixes for player algorithms and better custom schedules in Dynasty Mode.

EA Sports College Football 26 will have to face an uphill battle, considering how high its predecessor set the bar. College Football 25 became the best-selling sports game in U.S. history and saw over 700,000 gamers jump into the game on its first day of early access, marking an incredible milestone—especially considering offline players are not counted in this number. While these figures are impressive, they also make the road tougher for its successor, as player expectations will be quite high. The new game will need to set itself apart from College Football 25 while maintaining the elements that made its predecessor such a hit.

Even though College Football 25 continues to thrive, some players already have a clear idea of the improvements they want to see in the next entry. As College Football 26 prepares to hit shelves this summer, more information about the game is likely to be revealed by EA Sports in the coming months.

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In EA SPORTS™ College Football 25 experience explosive gameplay variety across 134 FBS schools and immerse yourself in the iconic atmospheres of college football as you chase college greatness. CampusIQ™ Immerse yourself in authentic, fast-paced, college football gameplay with CampusIQ™. Test your strategic decision-making with an all-new composure system, player Wear & Tear, screen-shaking homefield advantages and dozens of diverse play styles across 134 FBS teams. Iconic Atmospheres From The Big House to The Swamp. From Tuscaloosa to College Station. Experience the decibel-shaking soundscape of college football putting you inside the stadium, alongside all the iconic rituals and traditions that make you feel right at home. Bring Glory Home Set a new standard for college football greatness in classic modes like Dynasty and Road To Glory. Recruit a winning roster, develop a coaching staff, and lead your program to the Championship as a created coach, or balance student-athlete life and take home the Heisman as a player.

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Franchise

EA Sports College Football

Released

July 19, 2024

Developer(s)

EA Orlando

Multiplayer

Online Multiplayer
, Online Co-Op

Engine

frostbite

ESRB

E For Everyone Due To Alcohol Reference

OpenCritic Rating

Strong

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