college football 25 hits 700k players on early access day

College Football 25, EA Sports' much-awaited return to college football video games, has seen impressive early access numbers. Within its first day of availability for Deluxe Edition and MVP Bundle pre-orders, the game has amassed 700,000 online players, showcasing significant interest despite the official launch still pending. This surge caused server issues due to the high player count. In addition to impressive player turnout, a notable increase in Xbox Series S sales at Walmart indicates the game’s strong influence on hardware purchases. Key figures from the gaming community have noted the game's presence, even suggesting it diverted attention from other major gaming events. College Football 25 will officially release on July 19, featuring modes like Dynasty, Road to Glory, and College Ultimate Team.

College Football 25 is available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. EA Sports opted not to release the game on PC or eighth-generation consoles like PS4 and Xbox One.

College Football 25 marks EA Sports’ return to the college football genre after a hiatus, with the last title being NCAA Football 14. The game is expected to offer nostalgic aspects combined with modern gameplay enhancements, creating significant buzz among long-time fans and new players alike. Considering its first-day early access success, the official release is poised to be highly impactful in the sports gaming community.