In an exciting announcement for sports gaming enthusiasts, Electronic Arts (EA) has unveiled the first official teaser trailer for their highly anticipated college football video game series revival. The teaser trailer acknowledges the long wait for fans, who have been eagerly anticipating a new simulation college football game for over 10 years.

While the teaser trailer did not showcase any actual gameplay, EA confirmed that the upcoming title will be called College Football 25. The company has also revealed that a full reveal of the game will take place in May, generating even more excitement for fans of the franchise. The game is slated for release in the summer of 2024.

The decision to revive the college football video game series came after a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court in 2021, which permitted college athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL). Building on this ruling, EA announced that the game will feature real-world college football players, adding an extra level of authenticity to the gaming experience.

Furthermore, EA has also confirmed that popular game modes such as Road to Glory and Dynasty will make a return in the new college football video game, much to the delight of fans.

However, the road to the game's release has not been without its challenges. Last June, a lawsuit was filed against EA by the BrandR Group, a licensing agency for student-athletes, regarding the use of player likenesses in the game. The agency argued that the proposed payout of $500 per player was significantly below market value. Eventually, EA settled the lawsuit in December, clearing the path for the release of the game this summer.

College Football 25 will mark the first release in the series since 2013 when EA canceled the franchise due to the inability to secure the NCAA license. The cancellation resulted from a class-action lawsuit brought forth by former college athletes, claiming the unauthorized use of their likenesses. The lawsuit was settled in 2016 for a sum of $60 million.

As fans eagerly await the full reveal in May, the return of the college football video game series promises to provide thrilling gameplay, authentic college football experiences, and a celebration of the talents of collegiate athletes.