Summary
- AI and machine learning played a crucial role in developing EA Sports College Football 25, enhancing gameplay with advanced technology.
- The game incorporates new NCAA regulations allowing athletes to earn compensation, featuring over 10,000 NCAA athletes like Quinn Ewers.
- Within three days, the Deluxe Edition of EA Sports College Football 25 sold over 2.2 million copies, generating $200 million in revenue.
According to Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson, AI and machine learning were crucial in developing EA Sports College Football 25. Released on July 19, EA Sports College Football 25 marked the return of the franchise, powered by the Frostbite engine and offering an enhanced and dynamic gaming experience through advanced technology.
EA Sports College Football 25 incorporates new NCAA regulations that now allow athletes to earn compensation from their name, image, and likeness. The game features a substantial roster of over 10,000 NCAA athletes, including notable players such as Texas QB Quinn Ewers, and Colorado WR/DB Travis Hunter, among others, prominently featured on its cover. Players who opted for the Deluxe Edition were granted early access, beginning their gameplay on July 16. Remarkably, within just three days, the Deluxe Edition of EA Sports College Football 25 achieved sales exceeding 2.2 million copies, generating more than $200 million in revenue before its official release on July 19.
EA Sports College Football 25 Might Be Just the Game PS5 and Xbox Series X/S Need
EA Sports College Football 25 may be the game that the PS5 and Xbox Series X need to convince gamers on PS4 and Xbox One to upgrade to current-gen.
During a recent investor call, EA's CEO Andrew Wilson discussed how College Football 25 was developed with significant assistance from AI and machine learning. Wilson noted that the creation of "150 unique stadiums" and over "11,000 player likenesses" was made feasible due to EA’s longstanding technological expertise and the advanced use of AI. However, he clarified that AI did not work in isolation. EA's "very talented artists" played a critical role in enhancing and refining the player likenesses and stadiums, supplementing the algorithmic work. Wilson emphasized that without AI, delivering College Football 25 at such a high level of detail would have been impossible, even with extensive development time.
EA's CEO Andrew Wilson Highlights Upcoming Innovations in EA Sports FC 25
Wilson described this project as a substantial leap forward, combining years of effort with AI advancements that were not available just a few years ago. Wilson also addressed the upcoming EA Sports FC 25, highlighting that it will bring "more innovation" and deliver "more realistic and authentic gameplay" through improved tactical sophistication, driven by both AI and real-world football data.
These comments highlight the potential impact of advanced AI technologies on EA Sports FC 25, which is expected to be released in September. It is also worth noting that a recent report revealed that 62% of surveyed game studios are incorporating AI into various development stages, including prototyping, concepting, asset creation, and worldbuilding. AI enhances character animation, speeds up coding, and aids in generating artwork or levels. Although 38% of studios have yet to adopt AI due to time constraints or technical challenges, its integration into game development continues to grow.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 84%
- Released
- July 19, 2024
- ESRB
- E For Everyone Due To Alcohol Reference
- Developer(s)
- EA Orlando
- Publisher(s)
- EA
- Engine
- frostbite
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
- Franchise
- EA Sports College Football
WHERE TO PLAY
In EA SPORTS™ College Football 25 experience explosive gameplay variety across 134 FBS schools and immerse yourself in the iconic atmospheres of college football as you chase college greatness. CampusIQ™ Immerse yourself in authentic, fast-paced, college football gameplay with CampusIQ™. Test your strategic decision-making with an all-new composure system, player Wear & Tear, screen-shaking homefield advantages and dozens of diverse play styles across 134 FBS teams. Iconic Atmospheres From The Big House to The Swamp. From Tuscaloosa to College Station. Experience the decibel-shaking soundscape of college football putting you inside the stadium, alongside all the iconic rituals and traditions that make you feel right at home. Bring Glory Home Set a new standard for college football greatness in classic modes like Dynasty and Road To Glory. Recruit a winning roster, develop a coaching staff, and lead your program to the Championship as a created coach, or balance student-athlete life and take home the Heisman as a player.
- Platform(s)
- PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Sports
