College Football 25 Cover Revealed Thanks to PlayStation Store Leak

Although EA is set to reveal College Football 25 in full sometime this month, the PlayStation Store has leaked the game’s cover early.

Spotted by The Athletic, Sony’s digital gaming storefront accidentally shared the cover for EA’s highly anticipated sports game. While the Deluxe Edition listing has been removed, the listing for College Football 25 has been updated to include a banner of the same image depicted on the game’s Deluxe Edition.

As you can see below, the cover is for College Football 25’s Deluxe Edition. The image depicts several college football players set to return for another season, with Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, Michigan running back Donovan Edwards, and Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter front and center.

While the cover might feel a bit crowded to some, it highlights why a new college football game is even possible, as this will be the first time college football players will be able to license their name, image, and likeness in the game.

After the cover was leaked, the official College Football X/Twitter account acknowledged the leaks, confirming that “see both covers” for College Football 25 will be properly revealed next Thursday.

Welp, we were surprised too… see both covers next Thursday. pic.twitter.com/5ILQGFBJlx

— EASPORTSCollege (@EASPORTSCollege) May 10, 2024

In 2021, EA originally announced its plans to make a new college football game, but it would be using generic players to avoid legal issues. However, the publisher reversed course after the United States Supreme Court ruled that student-athletes could use NIL to make a profit in their collegiate career. It was previously reported that players who were interested in being in College Football 25 had to opt in, with some of the compensation for opting in including $600 and a copy of the game.

EA officially announced earlier this year it would make a proper reveal for College Football 25 in May. Though College Football 25 has yet to receive a proper reveal beyond the two teasers, EA previously shared details of the upcoming sports game with ESPN. This includes confirmation that Dynasty Mode and Road to Glory will return. There will also be confirmation that 134 FBS schools have agreed to participate, though real-life coaches, such as Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin, will not be featured, at least not released.

College Football 25 will also incorporate new features introduced to college football, such as the College Football Playoff system, NIL, and the transfer portal. However, EA has yet to share details on implementing those.

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with a statement from EA Sports.

Taylor is a Reporter at IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster.