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Hypebeast
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
We Caught Up with Pro Skater Tony Hawk ... at the Zoo
After months of build-up, which included the game's soundtrack being releasedin March, the next-gen remake ofTony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4has finally dropped worldwide on consoles andPC. We caught up with the skate legend in London to talk about the franchise, skateboarding, and which athlete he'd switch places with if he had the chance. Check out out conversation below and follow@hypebeaston Instagram now. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4, developed by Iron Galaxy Studios, brings the franchise into 2025 with updated graphics and optimized gameplay. It features many of the game's original skaters, with some of the OGs making a comeback including Bob Burnquist, Steve Caballero, Kareem Campbell, Geoff Rowley, Chad Muska, Eric Koston and – of course – Tony Hawk himself. Several new skaters have been added, too, like Jamie Foy, Chloe Covell, Yuto Horigome and Nora Vasconcellos. The latest release in the iconicskateboardingseries also brings back the fan-favorite mode 'Create-A-Skater', allowing gamers to make and skate their own character. From choosing a hometown or a skating style for your skater, to kitting your character out in various apparel or customizing your board, the 'Create-A-Skater' mode provides a large range of options for players to pick from. All of the original skateparks are back, too, and levels like Skater Island, Airport and Alcatraz have been remade to take full advantage of the power found in current-gen gaming devices. And newly added parks, like Waterpark and Movie Studio, deliver an entirely new challenge for any gamers who think they've mastered the originals. One of the most iconic parks of the series, Zoo, has also been remade, and the new Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 featuring a fully playable version of London Zoo. A few days ahead of the game's launch, London Zoo is also where Hypebeast found Tony Hawk. The pro-skater – known to fans and friends as 'Birdman' thanks to his gravity-defying feats on four wheels – was in town to witness a Harris Hawk being named in his honour, a weird but heartwarming full-circle moment for the skate legend. Tony Hawk'sPro Skater 3 + 4 is available now on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and 5, Nintendo Switch 1 and 2, and PC via Steam, and the Microsoft Store.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
New Video Game Releases 2025: See complete list of titles and platforms
New Video Game Releases 2025 list has numerous important titles. In fact, the second half of 2025 is packed with a range of video game releases for every major platform. From action RPGs and sports simulations to anime-based games and remakes, players can look forward to a steady flow of launches. New Video Game Releases 2025 July July 1 Mecha Break: Third-person multiplayer robot battles – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Photos That Really Make You Think Undo July 10 College Football 26: American college football sports game – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC July 11 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Remaster: Classic skating games return with new content – PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC Live Events Patapon 1+2 Replay: Bundle of rhythm-combat games – PS5, Switch, PC July 15 Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate: Expansion to Bungie's shooter – PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC Edens Zero: Action RPG based on manga/anime – Xbox Series X|S, PC Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition: Remaster of RTS – PC July 16 Hunter×Hunter Nen×Impact: Fighting game – PS5, Switch, PC July 17 Donkey Kong Bananza: 3D platformer starring DK – Switch 2 Shadow Labyrinth: 2D action platformer, Pac-Man reimagined – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC July 22 Wildgate: PvP spaceship battles – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC July 23 Wheel World: Open world cycling game – PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC July 24 Killing Floor 3: Co-op FPS sequel – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC Wuchang: Fallen Feathers: Soulslike RPG set in Ming Dynasty – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC July 25 Wild Hearts S: Monster hunting action – Switch 2 July 29 Grounded 2 (Preview): Survival game sequel – Xbox Series X|S, PC Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game: Cozy hobbit life-sim – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC July 31 Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound: 2D action platformer – PS4, PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC Also Read: Bill Gates Net Worth Fall: How did Microsoft co-founder lost 51 billion dollars? Here's his new global billionaire ranking and unique pledge August August 5 Demon Slayer – The Hinokami Chronicles 2: Anime fighting game – PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC August 7 Gradius Origins: Classic Konami shooter collection – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC August 8 Mafia: The Old Country: Mafia prequel in Sicily – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC August 12 Hellblade 2: Enhanced Edition: PS5 version – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC August 14 Madden NFL 26: American football – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC August 19 Delta Force: Tactical shooter – PS5, Xbox Series X|S Sword of the Sea: Fantasy surfing adventure – PS5, PC August 21 Discounty: Cozy management RPG – PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC Inazuma Eleven Victory Road: Football simulation RPG – PS4, PS5, PC, Switch, mobile August 22 Dying Light: The Beast: Zombie series entry – PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC August 26 Gears of War: Reloaded: Gears 1 remaster – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC Helldivers 2: Co-op shooter comes to Xbox – Xbox Series X|S August 28 Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star Crossed World: Kirby new story – Switch 2 Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater: Remake of MGS 3 – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC August 29 Lost Soul Aside: Action RPG – PS5, PC Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: Fighting game – PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC September September 3 Hirogami: Origami-inspired platformer – PS5, PC September 4 Hell is Us: Semi-open-world adventure – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC September 5 Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion: Mech-action – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC Everybody's Golf: Hot Shots: Classic golf return – PS5, Switch, PC Terminator 2D: No Fate: Side-scroller retelling of Terminator 2 – PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC NBA 2K26: Basketball – PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2, PC September 8 Baby Steps: Comedy platformer – PS5, PC September 12 Borderlands 4: Shooter sequel – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC September 19 Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree: Anime roguelike – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC September 25 Silent Hill f: Survival horror – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds: Racing game with Sonic & Minecraft – All major platforms September 30 Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny: Fantasy RPG with Nickelodeon characters – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles: Remake – PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2, PC Also Read: New Movie Releases 2025: Here's complete list of upcoming films in cinemas and streaming platforms October October 2 Directive 8020: Survival horror drama – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC Ghost of Yōtei: Ghost of Tsushima sequel – PS5 October 3 Digimon Story Time Stranger: JRPG – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC October 8 Kingmakers [Early Access]: Sandbox shooter – PC October 9 Painkiller: FPS reboot – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam October 10 Little Nightmares 3: Horror puzzle platformer – PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC October 16 Pokemon Legends Z-A: Mainline Pokémon – Switch, Switch 2 October 17 Keeper: Puzzle adventure – Xbox Series X|S, PC October 21 Ninja Gaiden 4: Franchise return – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC Jurassic World Evolution 3: Sim sequel – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC October 23 Double Dragon Revive: Fighting revival – PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC October 29 The Outer Worlds 2: Obsidian RPG sequel – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC October 30 ARC Raiders: Sci-fi looter shooter – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC October 31 Mina the Hollower: From Shovel Knight devs – PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch 1 & 2, PC, Mac November November 5 Cairn: Rockclimbing survival game – PS5, PC November 13 Anno 117: Pax Romana: Strategy city-builder – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC December December 2 Destiny 2: Renegades: Star Wars-inspired expansion – PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC FAQs Which platforms will get the most 2025 game releases? Most releases target PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with several Switch 2 exclusives also launching between July and December. What are the key remasters or sequels in 2025? Remasters include Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and Final Fantasy Tactics, while sequels feature Borderlands 4, Destiny 2 expansions, and Gears of War: Reloaded.
Economic Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
New Video Game Releases 2025: See complete list of titles and platforms
New Video Game Releases 2025 List: Upcoming video games of 2025 to launch across all major platforms between July and December New Video Game Releases 2025 list has numerous important titles. In fact, the second half of 2025 is packed with a range of video game releases for every major platform. From action RPGs and sports simulations to anime-based games and remakes, players can look forward to a steady flow of launches. July 1 Mecha Break: Third-person multiplayer robot battles – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC July 10 College Football 26: American college football sports game – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC July 11 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Remaster: Classic skating games return with new content – PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC Patapon 1+2 Replay: Bundle of rhythm-combat games – PS5, Switch, PC July 15 Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate: Expansion to Bungie's shooter – PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC Edens Zero: Action RPG based on manga/anime – Xbox Series X|S, PCStronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition: Remaster of RTS – PC July 16 Hunter×Hunter Nen×Impact: Fighting game – PS5, Switch, PC July 17 Donkey Kong Bananza: 3D platformer starring DK – Switch 2 Shadow Labyrinth: 2D action platformer, Pac-Man reimagined – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC July 22 Wildgate: PvP spaceship battles – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC July 23 Wheel World: Open world cycling game – PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC July 24 Killing Floor 3: Co-op FPS sequel – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC Wuchang: Fallen Feathers: Soulslike RPG set in Ming Dynasty – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC July 25 Wild Hearts S: Monster hunting action – Switch 2 July 29 Grounded 2 (Preview): Survival game sequel – Xbox Series X|S, PC Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game: Cozy hobbit life-sim – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC July 31 Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound: 2D action platformer – PS4, PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC Also Read: Bill Gates Net Worth Fall: How did Microsoft co-founder lost 51 billion dollars? Here's his new global billionaire ranking and unique pledge August 5Demon Slayer – The Hinokami Chronicles 2: Anime fighting game – PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC August 7 Gradius Origins: Classic Konami shooter collection – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC August 8 Mafia: The Old Country: Mafia prequel in Sicily – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC August 12 Hellblade 2: Enhanced Edition: PS5 version – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC August 14 Madden NFL 26: American football – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC August 19 Delta Force: Tactical shooter – PS5, Xbox Series X|S Sword of the Sea: Fantasy surfing adventure – PS5, PC August 21 Discounty: Cozy management RPG – PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC Inazuma Eleven Victory Road: Football simulation RPG – PS4, PS5, PC, Switch, mobile August 22 Dying Light: The Beast: Zombie series entry – PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC August 26 Gears of War: Reloaded: Gears 1 remaster – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC Helldivers 2: Co-op shooter comes to Xbox – Xbox Series X|S August 28 Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star Crossed World: Kirby new story – Switch 2 Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater: Remake of MGS 3 – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC August 29 Lost Soul Aside: Action RPG – PS5, PC Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: Fighting game – PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC September 3 Hirogami: Origami-inspired platformer – PS5, PC September 4 Hell is Us: Semi-open-world adventure – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC September 5 Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion: Mech-action – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC Everybody's Golf: Hot Shots: Classic golf return – PS5, Switch, PCTerminator 2D: No Fate: Side-scroller retelling of Terminator 2 – PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PCNBA 2K26: Basketball – PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2, PC September 8 Baby Steps: Comedy platformer – PS5, PC September 12 Borderlands 4: Shooter sequel – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC September 19 Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree: Anime roguelike – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC September 25 Silent Hill f: Survival horror – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds: Racing game with Sonic & Minecraft – All major platforms September 30 Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny: Fantasy RPG with Nickelodeon characters – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles: Remake – PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2, PC Also Read: New Movie Releases 2025: Here's complete list of upcoming films in cinemas and streaming platforms October 2Directive 8020: Survival horror drama – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PCGhost of Yōtei: Ghost of Tsushima sequel – PS5 October 3 Digimon Story Time Stranger: JRPG – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC October 8 Kingmakers [Early Access]: Sandbox shooter – PC October 9 Painkiller: FPS reboot – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam October 10 Little Nightmares 3: Horror puzzle platformer – PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC October 16 Pokemon Legends Z-A: Mainline Pokémon – Switch, Switch 2 October 17 Keeper: Puzzle adventure – Xbox Series X|S, PC October 21 Ninja Gaiden 4: Franchise return – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC Jurassic World Evolution 3: Sim sequel – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC October 23 Double Dragon Revive: Fighting revival – PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC October 29 The Outer Worlds 2: Obsidian RPG sequel – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC October 30 ARC Raiders: Sci-fi looter shooter – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC October 31 Mina the Hollower: From Shovel Knight devs – PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch 1 & 2, PC, Mac November 5 Cairn: Rockclimbing survival game – PS5, PC November 13 Anno 117: Pax Romana: Strategy city-builder – PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC December 2 Destiny 2: Renegades: Star Wars-inspired expansion – PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC Which platforms will get the most 2025 game releases? Most releases target PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with several Switch 2 exclusives also launching between July and December. What are the key remasters or sequels in 2025? Remasters include Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and Final Fantasy Tactics, while sequels feature Borderlands 4, Destiny 2 expansions, and Gears of War: Reloaded.
Gizmodo
2 days ago
- Business
- Gizmodo
If You Have an Xbox Series, the Seagate Storage Expansion Card 2TB Is at an All-Time Low on Amazon
Seagate has decided to keep its Prime Day deal going on Amazon and that's great news if you own an Xbox Series X or Series S. Right now, the official Seagate storage expansion card 2TB (designed in partnership with Microsoft) is still available at an all-time low price. This offer could end at any moment, so if you've been waiting for the right time to upgrade your Xbox storage, now is the perfect opportunity to act. Currently, you can pick up the Seagate expansion card 2TB for $209, which is a massive 42% off its usual $359 price tag. This is the lowest price ever seen for this model on Amazon, and makes it a deal that's hard to ignore if you're looking to expand your game library without compromise. The expansion card is officially licensed and fully compatible with Xbox Series X and Series S. See at Amazon The Seagate card is built with NVMe SSD technology for the same speed and performance as the Xbox's internal drive. This means you can play Xbox Series X|S games directly from the expansion card without any drop in graphics quality, latency, load times or framerates. The integration with Xbox Velocity Architecture guarantees that your games load quickly, environments are richer and gameplay feels more immersive. With 2TB of extra space, this is the highest capacity expansion card available for Xbox Series consoles. It allows you to store thousands of games across four generations of Xbox, from classic titles to the newest releases, all in one place. If you're tired of constantly deleting old games to make room for new ones, this upgrade will make your gaming life much easier. The card plugs directly into the dedicated storage expansion slot on the back of your console: no tools, no complicated setup, and no need to open your Xbox. Once installed, the card is recognized instantly and you can start transferring or downloading games right away. The plug-and-play nature of the Seagate Expansion Card means anyone can use it. Don't wait too long: this deal could end soon, and it's one of the best ways to future-proof your Xbox gaming experience. See at Amazon
Tom's Guide
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
College Football 26 is the rare annual sports game that justifies coming back for another run at the championship
Platforms: PS5 (reviewed), Xbox Series X/SPrice: $69Date: July 10, 2025Genre: Sports After over a decade of silence, EA finally brought a college football game back last year in the form of College Football 25. With that return, the franchise reentered the realm of iterative yearly sports titles. CFB 25 was a welcome and excellent revival, but it wasn't without its flaws, including a lackluster Road to Glory mode and a lack of a tutorial mode. With College Football 26, EA Orlando brings a number of welcome changes including the inclusion of real life coaches, a revamped Road to Glory mode and somehow even deeper recruiting in Dynasty. I said last year that EA delivered by 'producing one of the best pigskin games in years,' and CFB 26 just adds more on top of what was already an excellent football game. There are some flaws including seemingly long loading times in Ultimate, a strange insistence on not including a dedicated tutorial to teach both new and returning players about changes in gameplay, and some age-old CPU AI frustrations that just won't go away (looking at you no-look interceptions). Despite those imbroglios, CFB 26 is worth a punt. Read my full College Football 26 review to find if you should step back on the field. College Football 26 is the second game in the revival of the franchise. After a solid debut, CFB 26 follows that up with some more welcome additions. Compared to other sports in the United States one of the things that separates college football is the pageantry. While there was some good presentation and fidelity in CFB 25, this year's iteration loaded up with 88 new marching band songs, nearly 40 new mascots and various 'true-to-life' stadium setups and gameday traditions. An example would be the inclusion of Virginia Tech's entrance to Metallica's 'Enter Sandman' which is always awesome both in real life and now digitally. That being said, one flaw in CFB 25 was that you couldn't skip those introductions especially if you're running through a number of games in quick succession. CFB 26 actually lets you get right to the game if you don't want to watch the umpteenth run on the field, especially for teams that don't really have an interesting one. Still, I've found that schools with bigger introductions (VTech, for instance) remain unskipable. As for gameplay, on one level, if you've played a football game, or CFB 25, this year's edition should feel similar. There are a number of changes but the biggest ones you'll notice right away are formation subs and dynamic subs. Previously, to sub out players you needed to pause the game and go into your depth chart. Now you can use the D-pad to make individual substitutions without hitting the pause button. Doing so pops up a little screen with status and ratings for your players at different positions. There's also an auto-sub slider in the menus to swap players when certain wear-and-tear levels are hit. It makes playing more fluid and responsive to what's happening on the field. Overall, games feels smoother with tackling and catching seeing the biggest improvements. Yes, there are still weird blocking fails or random no-look interceptions but that's par for the course at this point. You can get more granular with additions like getting only your linebackers to show blitz over the entire secondary. There's a lot and EA has broken it down in their thesis-length blogs but they're worth a read to see all of the minute changes. My favorite quality of life is the return of a Trophy Room where you can easily see all of the awards you've won across the various modes. I didn't know I missed it until it came back, but I'm happy to have it all the same. There are five modes of play in College Football 2026. The simplest is Play Now, where you pick a team and battle it out against another team on the field. This can either be against a CPU or a head-to-head with a friend. Below, I'll take a look at the other four modes, with the meatiest one being Dynasty, the college football classic. I did not like Road to Glory last year, it was bare bones and very boring, not quite what you want as you try to lead your player to football glory. The revamped version for CFB 26 is way better where you can start in high school and complete "moments" against other high school teams to get colleges to notice you. There's a lot going on, from managing the schools you want to attend to performing in games. Once recruited, there are far more options to improve and practice especially as a backup. In CFB 25, that part felt very limiting, but now there are different mini-games to compete in. Managing the various meters like grades, training and brand feels like more of a choice with actual consequences for choosing school work over leadership. My one complaint is that some things, like play calling, are too much in the player's hands. For more immersion, I wouldn't mind a return to a system where the coach gives you more leeway as you earn trust and playing time, especially in progressing from a 2-star to the elite levels. It might take some time to get on the field but once you're there, it should be interesting to see how long the leash really is. If you've played an EA sports game you've seen an ultimate team mode with its player cards, and ways for EA to squeeze a few more bucks out of you via microtransactions. This year's version includes a new Solos mode for those who prefer offline play. My biggest problem here is that this section is also where you sort of find a tutorial mode for the game. Yes, there is a new 'training' tab in the main menu where you can play challenges like 'Pocket passer' to kind of learn how to play, but it doesn't show you what buttons to press or how to make certain moves. As an example, there is a mid-play feature where if you're scrambling as a QB you can press L2 and flick the right stick to direct the closest receiver either closer, away, vertically, or horizontally to open up a pass. You might not know about this unless you engage with the Freshmen-level Solos section where these kinds of tips pop up as you play the game. It is insane that EA Orlando refuses to institute any kind of tutorial mode for both new and returning players to teach some of the nuances of all of the controls you can use in the game. It's also mind-boggling that what has been made is hidden in a section of a mode that not everyone will even touch. In the end, Ultimate Team is not my preferred mode of play, but what is there seems to work well enough, though I noticed a slower loading time in Ultimate Team. That may be related to the servers, but it felt long enough to be annoying. Road to the Playoff is a simple player-vs-player competition where 12 wins in your "league" will get you into a playoff to vie for a chance at a national championship. The only real update here appears to be moving from 10 wins to 12 wins. There's also a stat page you can review of your opponent including wins/losses and offensive tendencies. If EA had made only minor updates to Dynasty mode, I wouldn't have been surprised or really unhappy. But with CFB 26 there are enough new features to make the popular mode feel different. The most noticeable is the inclusion of real-life coaches including their career stats, tendencies and playbooks. It adds more immersion to the game, and in some cases you can bring them to your team (especially offensive and defensive coordinators). The Build a Coach section has new ways to customize your coach's appearance, a nice update after last year's surprisingly barebones attempt that was clearly waiting for an expansion of options. Beyond just new clothing styles there's also stance and demeanor options where you can set if your coach is cool on the sideline or a headset-throwing hothead. There's been more work on the coaching archetypes with new ways to progress and different, more achievable challenges to unlock perks and XP boosts. As a head coach, there are now traits for your OCs and DCs that can help you retain coaching talent or find the next guy to bring you success. On the recruiting front, which was plenty deep in CFB 25, the noticeable change is in the transfer portal which is more active due to altered dealbreakers that can be worked around instead of bluntly locking down players like before. But it also means that a dealbreaker for a player on your team might change from season to season, making it harder or easier to retain them. There's a lot more, and again, it makes recruiting more interesting with more to track but also sensible adjustments that I believe make recruiting feel like more than just making the number go up. College Football 2026 is the next step in the evolution of EA's college football revival, and doesn't just feel like a mere iterative upgrade. The tools and features that arrived between Dynasty, Road to Glory and regular gameplay feel substantive. It's not a perfect game with minor flaws in gameplay that will annoy some, and the absurd lack of a true tutorial or learning mode continues to baffle. Those things don't detract from an overall excellent experience that is an improvement over last year's iteration. With iterative sports titles, it's not guaranteed that year to year will be worth the cost, but in its sophomore year, College Football 2026 is worth the squeeze.
