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EA Sports College Football 25 Sees Over 700,000 Players on Early Access Launch Day
EA Sports College Football 25 reportedly attracted over 700,000 simultaneous players on its first day of early access, marking a significant win for the long-dormant sports franchise, which last saw a release in 2013. After years of unsuccessful attempts to revive the franchise, EA Sports College Football 25 is set to officially launch for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on July 19. The NCAA Football series enjoyed immense popularity in the 2000s and 2010s, but licensing issues left fans waiting 11 years for a sequel to NCAA Football 14.
This lengthy wait has seemingly contributed to the game's success even before its official release. Players who purchased the Deluxe Edition or the MVP Bundle of EA Sports College Football 25 have already been enjoying early access, and recent reports indicate that over 700,000 gamers were online trying out the game. This figure is particularly impressive given that the game also features an offline mode, meaning even more players could be engaging with it without appearing in these statistics. The popularity of EA Sports College Football 25 may also be influencing console sales, as it is not available for last-generation consoles or PC. Social media users have noted a significant increase in console sales on platforms like Walmart.
For instance, an image shared by user Welfare_JBP showed that the Xbox Series S sold over 1,000 units during the game's early access period, a substantial jump from just over 100 the previous day. While the success of EA Sports College Football 25 seems assured, the launch has not been without its challenges. Earlier this week, players reported server issues due to the high volume of gamers attempting to play simultaneously. With the game being one of the most anticipated sports titles of the summer, even more players are likely to join in after the official launch. EA Sports College Football 25 boasts a vast roster of real-life football players, including over 11,000 student-athletes and 14,000 Football Bowl Subdivision players. Among the surprises in the roster is Arch Manning, who was previously thought to be excluded from the game.