College Football 25: Release Date and How to Get Early Access to the Game

Game: College Football 25
Time: 2024-07-13
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College Football 25 (CFB 25) will be officially released on July 19th and we can experience the game on PS5, Xbox Series X, and Series S. However, more players want to access the game earlier. However, more players want to get into the game earlier, so can we get into CFB 25 earlier?

Below we will show you two ways to get into CFB 25 early, the official early pre-order and a way to change the time zone. Note that the second method will allow you to play the game on July 14th instead of waiting until July 15th. Note: CFB 25 became available for download on July 13th.

Release Date and Early Access

EA Sports College Football 25 Deluxe Edition offers a 3-day Early Access perk for pre-order customers. While the official release date is July 19th, the Early Access feature has led to some discrepancies in the communicated launch dates.

Official release times for different time zones:

Release TimeTime Zone
21:00 on July 18PDT
00:00 on July 19EST
05:00 on July 19BST
06:00 on July 19CEST
13:00 on July 19JST
14:00 on July 19AEST

Early Access Start Date

Despite EA's website indicating a July 16th Early Access start date, evidence suggests that players will be able to dive into the game even earlier.

Actual Release Time

The game is expected to be playable on July 15th at 1:00 PM Pacific Time (4:00 PM Eastern Time). This earlier release aligns with information found in the game's description on both Xbox and PlayStation platforms.

Why the Earlier Release?

EA Sports has employed this strategy before, notably with the Madden franchise. The reasoning behind this approach includes:

- Providing three full days of Early Access (July 16th, 17th, and 18th)       
- Allowing for a smoother launch by releasing in the afternoon of the previous day       
- Ensuring players get the most value from their Early Access perk, Such as early access to player opening tickets, more CFB 25 Coins, etc.

How to Download College Football 25 in Advance?

If you pre-order the Deluxe Edition of College Football 25, then you will be able to experience this game early. In order to get into this game at the very first moment of starting the experience, we need to download CFB 25 in advance. So how do we download College Football 25 in advance on PS5 and Xbox?

Note: Ensure you have pre-ordered the Deluxe Edition of CFB 25. This edition is guaranteed to provide early access.

College Football 25: Auto Download Settings

For PS5:

1. Check Auto Download Settings:

- Go to your pre-order details in the PlayStation Store.     
- Make sure the auto-download option is checked. This might not be enabled by default, so it's important to verify.

2. Enable Rest Mode:

- Put your PS5 in Rest Mode. This setting allows the console to download updates and new games automatically.

3. Download Timing:

- The game will start downloading automatically as soon as it is available, which should be on July 13, 2024.     
- Ensure your PS5 remains in Rest Mode to complete the download.

For Xbox:

1. Verify Pre-order Details:

- Confirm that you have pre-ordered the Deluxe Edition of CFB 25.     
- Check the release date for auto-download to ensure it aligns with the early access period.

2. Download Process:

- Like the PS5, your Xbox should automatically download the game once it is available.     
- Make sure your console settings allow for automatic downloads.

Now Standard Edition Preorders is also available for downloading, you can try to download College Football 25 in your spare time by using above method. Note: EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can access a 10-hour free trial starting July 16, 2024.

How to Experience CFB 25 Before July 15?

Football fans eagerly awaiting the release of College Football 25 may have a chance to play the game ahead of its official launch on July 15. This method below will allow us to enter the game a day earlier (July 14), especially for Xbox users:

The Time Zone Trick

The strategy involves changing your console's location settings to trick it into thinking you're in a time zone closer to the release date. Specifically, the method suggests setting your location to New Zealand, typically a day ahead of many other regions.

For Xbox users, the process is relatively straightforward:

1. Go to system settings       
2. Change your location to New Zealand       
3. Restart your console

Change your location to New Zealand

Unfortunately, PlayStation users face more challenges with this approach. While it's possible to change the time zone in system settings, this doesn't override the entire console and reset the store as it does on Xbox.

A more complex workaround for PlayStation involves:

1. Creating a new account       
2. Setting the location of that account to New Zealand

However, this method is not recommended if you've already purchased the game on your main account, as it would require refunding and repurchasing.

Note:

- This method is not guaranteed to work and may vary from year to year       
- The process takes only 1-2 minutes, so it's a low-risk attempt       
- Xbox users have historically had more success with this approach       
- If unsuccessful, users can easily revert their location settings

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