College Football 25 makes a concerted effort to be accessible to any player of all skill ranges. This means giving you a list of different difficulty levels that offer you a chance to play the game how you want to play it. These levels offer a starting point for any player to jump in and learn the ropes, eventually learning and improving to progress to the higher difficulties as well.
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Now, you may be wondering which level is best for you when you first start the game, as it doesn't give you an in-depth explanation of how each one differs or what level of skill it best complements. This guide will give players the proper insight into each difficulty level, so they can find that sweet spot during their time in College Football 25.
All Difficulty Modes, Explained
There are four levels of difficulty that you can choose from in the game: Freshman, Varsity, All-American, and Heisman. Here is what experience each one of these modes will offer you.
Freshman Mode Explained
The easiest mode in College Football 25 is strictly for beginners. It offers you plenty of time to let each play develop so that you can get accustomed to reading the field and finding the right receiver. For running, it gives you the best chance to find a hole in the offensive line and get going up the field.
If you have had any experience with games like Madden, or even the earlier NCAA games, then this mode will certainly be boring for you. The AI will be too easy to predict and outmaneuver, which just isn't going to be very much fun for you. But for true beginners, it is a great place to learn the ropes in College Football 25.
Varsity Mode Explained
The next level up is going to be far more balanced for any veterans of Madden and football games. The AI is going to be much more efficient when playing against them, though not to the point where you are going to feel a ton of pressure in the game. Other players will behave predictably, though it does have the potential to take advantage of your mistakes.
This is a great mode for any longtime player to start in and shake off their rust. While it won't be a complete breeze to play, it will still offer enough of a challenge that is perfect for warming up.
All-American Explained
This is where things start to get tough, even for veteran players. In this mode, you will need to understand your playbook a little bit better than you would in the previous two difficulty levels. You are also going to have to learn how to play defense more effectively, as the offense is going to score far more often than before.
This level requires understanding both sides of the ball as you go up against an AI team that knows how to put pressure on the ball and then score for themselves. Even for returning players, it can be a good way to push your limits.
Heisman Explained
The highest difficulty level is not for the faint of heart. Heisman is so tough that it can feel unfair in a lot of ways. It requires an almost perfect level of play to win. The AI will be relentless and can easily read what plays you are running. On the other side of the ball, they can easily carve up your defense and put up big points on the scoreboard.
If you want to play Heisman, you need to know exactly what you are doing in College Football 25. It is not for those who want to learn or improve; it is for those who have already mastered every aspect of the game and want to prove it for every match.
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Which Mode Is Right For You?
When choosing which difficulty mode is best for you in College Football 25, it is going to come down to experience and preference. Each mode offers something different for people of all abilities and gives a progression to work through as you get better and better.
However, if there were to be one mode that is universally the best, the recommendation would be Varsity. This mode perfectly balances the room for the growth of Freshman while also giving some challenges from All-American. For players of all skill levels, Varsity is a great starting point to know where you belong.
EA Sports College Football 25
- Released
- July 19, 2024
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- E For Everyone Due To Alcohol Reference
- Developer(s)
- EA Orlando
- Publisher(s)
- EA
- Franchise
- EA Sports College Football
- Platform(s)
- PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Sports
