ea sports fc 25 taps jude bellingham as new cover star

EA Sports has announced that Jude Bellingham, the England and Real Madrid star midfielder, will be featured on the cover of EA Sports FC 25. This marks a significant milestone as Bellingham becomes the youngest global cover star for both the Standard and Ultimate Editions of the game. Bellingham's selection follows an outstanding season where he helped Real Madrid secure major titles and contributed significantly to England's Euro 2024 campaign. The Standard Edition cover reflects his iconic "Belligol" celebration, while the Ultimate Edition cover features legends like David Beckham and Zinedine Zidane. EA Sports FC 25 will be released on September 27, 2024, with early access available to Ultimate Edition purchasers and EA Play subscribers. This game continues the EA Sports football franchise under its new branding, after ending its long-standing partnership with FIFA.

EA Sports FC 25 is set to be released on September 27, 2024. However, those who purchase the Ultimate Edition will have early access starting on September 20, 2024.

EA Sports FC 25 is the second installment in the EA Sports FC series, which replaced the long-running FIFA series after EA and FIFA parted ways following nearly three decades of collaboration. FC 24 was the inaugural game under the new branding, marking a fresh start for the franchise with updated features and revamped gameplay mechanics, while continuing to capture the excitement and realism of the sport. This rebranding also includes a new logo and an ambition to innovate further in the future.