EA plans to release a full look at College Football 25 later this month, but the PlayStation Store has already leaked the game's cover.
discoverer The Athletic, the cover of EA's highly anticipated sports game was accidentally shared on Sony's digital game storefront. Although the Deluxe Edition listing has been removed, the College Football 25 listing has been updated to include a banner with the same image depicted on the Deluxe Edition of the game.
As you can see below, the cover is from the Deluxe Edition of College Football 25. The image features Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, Michigan running back Donovan Edwards, and Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter front and center, expected to return for another season. Several college football players are depicted.
While this cover may seem a little cumbersome to some, it's important to note that this is the first time college football players will be able to license their name, image, and likeness in-game, so it's important to note that this is the first time college football players will be able to license their names, images, and likenesses in-game, so it's important to note that this is the first time college football players will be able to license their name, image, and likeness in-game. It highlights why this is possible.
In addition to the leak of the deluxe edition cover, on May 15th, X/Twitter user Posted by @MUTLeaksXXV A blurred image of the cover of the Standard Edition of College Football 25 featuring Ewers, Hunter, and Edwards as the cover athletes.
CFB25 pic.twitter.com/kBd5YoriRL
— MUTLeaks (@MUTLeaksXXV) May 15, 2024
After the cover was leaked, the official College Football
Well, we were surprised too… Check out both covers next Thursday. pic.twitter.com/5ILQGFBJlx
— EASPORTSCollege (@EASPORTSCollege) May 10, 2024
In 2021, EA originally announced plans to create a new college football game, but planned to use a generic player to avoid legal issues. However, after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that student-athletes can use NIL to profit from their college careers, publishers changed tack. It was previously reported that players interested in participating in College Football 25 would have to opt-in, and that opt-in rewards included $600 and a copy of the game.
EA officially announced earlier this year that they would be making an official announcement for College Football 25 in May. College Football 25 has yet to receive any official information beyond two teasers, but EA previously shared details about the upcoming sports match with ESPN. This also includes confirmation that Dynasty Mode and Road to Glory will be returning. It is also confirmed that 134 FBS schools have agreed to participate, but real-life coaches like Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin will not be featured, or at least not released.
College Football 25 will also incorporate new features introduced to college football, including the College Football Playoff system, NIL, and transfer portal. However, EA has not yet shared details regarding their implementation.
Editor's note: This article has been updated with a statement from EA Sports in addition to the Standard Edition cover leak.
Taylor is a reporter for IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster.
