Electronic Arts (EA) is teasing the return of college basketball video games, indicating that a new series could be on the horizon following the success of EA College Football. During a recent earnings call, CEO Andrew Wilson expressed optimism about recreating the energy and authenticity of college sports in a basketball setting, which is expected to launch in 2028. He highlighted the vibrant fanbase and passion associated with college sports and confirmed that the NCAA basketball game would feature all Division I teams, both men's and women's, totaling 730 teams. EA aims to incorporate popular features such as Dynasty Mode and Ultimate Team into the new basketball games, similar to what was offered in their College Football series.

When will EA's college basketball game be released?

EA College Basketball is slated for release starting in 2028, with six total games planned over subsequent years.

The last EA College Basketball game was released in 2009, but the series was halted amid controversies over the use of college athletes' likenesses. However, the renewed interest in college sports video games, highlighted by the success of EA College Football, has prompted the company to explore a return to the basketball genre. This could ignite competition with established franchises like NBA 2K, making the upcoming release a significant point of interest for fans of sports gaming.