EA Sports College Football 25 Gains Massive Popularity Before Official Release

EA Sports College Football 25, the long-awaited sequel to NCAA Football 14, has seen a remarkable start with over 700,000 gamers diving into the game on its first day of early access, marking a massive win for the franchise after an 11-year hiatus. The game, now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, has clearly captured the enthusiasm of eager fans who have been anticipating its return, showcasing the enduring popularity and demand for this college football simulation experience.

EA Sports College Football 25 Enjoys Massive Early Access Success

EA Sports College Football 25 reportedly had over 700,000 simultaneous players on its first day of early access. The popularity of this long-dormant sports franchise is likely to be a huge win for EA, as the series hadn't seen a new entry since 2013's NCAA Football 14.

After some years of EA's frustrated attempts to revive the franchise, EA Sports College Football 25 will finally be released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on July 19. The NCAA Football franchise was popular in the 2000s and 2010s, but difficulties surrounding licensing deals made fans wait 11 years for a sequel to NCAA Football 14. It seems that the long wait has made the title become widely successful even before its official launch.

Players who purchased the Deluxe Edition or the MVP Bundle of EA Sports College Football 25 can already play the early access release of the popular sports game, and recent reports indicate that there are over 700,000 gamers currently online trying out the new EA title. These numbers are even more significant considering that the game also has an offline mode and that more people could be using it and not appearing in these official numbers.

Over 700,000 Gamers Playing College Football 25 Ahead of Official Release

It's possible that EA Sports College Football 25's popularity could be impacting console sales, considering it's not available for last-gen consoles or PC. Social media users have spotted that consoles are selling way more than usual in online marketplaces such as Walmart. In an image shared by Welfare_JBP, for example, it's possible to see that the Xbox Series S is selling over 1,000 units during the game's early access release, jumping from just over 100 during the previous day.

While EA Sports College Football 25's success seems imminent, the launch has not been without its issues. Earlier this week, for instance, College Football 25 experienced server issues. According to some players, the servers struggled due to many gamers trying to play simultaneously.

It's fair to say that EA Sports College Football 25 is among the most eagerly awaited sports games of the summer, and even more gamers will likely try it out after the official launch. The game will have a huge roster of real-life football players, including over 11,000 student-athletes, as well as 14,000 Football Bowl Subdivision players. One of the surprises among the College Football 25 players is Arch Manning, who was previously believed not to be included in the sports game.