Key Highlights:
- Jude Bellingham stars on EA Sports FC 25 cover.
- Ultimate Edition features Bellingham, Beckham, Bonmatí, Zidane, and Buffon.
- Game set for September 2024 release with early access.
In a thrilling announcement for football fans, EA Sports has unveiled the cover stars for its highly anticipated FC 25 game.
Jude Bellingham on FC 25 Cover
England and Real Madrid midfield maestro Jude Bellingham takes centre stage, gracing both the standard and Ultimate Edition covers of the game formerly known as FIFA.
The reveal was shared on X/Twitter, and comes on the heels of England’s heart-wrenching defeat in the Euro 2024 final against Spain.
While Bellingham may be nursing the disappointment of a lost major trophy, his selection as the face of FC 25 serves as a testament to his meteoric rise in world football.
“I played this game with my brother all the time growing up,” Bellingham shared, his excitement palpable. “I’ve always thought about how incredible it would be to one day be featured on the cover.”
The 21-year-old Real Madrid star becomes the first English player to adorn the cover since Wayne Rooney in 2011, marking a significant milestone in his career.
Rooney was the poster boy for the then FIFA titles for a good few years just after the turn of the century.
Star-Studded Ultimate Edition Lineup
The Ultimate Edition cover boasts a star-studded lineup that spans generations of footballing excellence.
Joining Bellingham are England legend David Beckham, French maestro Zinedine Zidane, Spanish sensation Aitana Bonmatí, and Italian goalkeeping icon Gianluigi Buffon.
This diverse selection of players represents a blend of current talent and timeless legends, appealing to fans across different eras of the sport.
EA Sports have decided to go with a more traditional approach with this year’s cover art, featuring a straightforward photograph of the players. This decision to keep things simple comes after negative reactions to the in-game artwork used for the last entry’s cover.
While gameplay details remain under wraps for now, EA has promised a full reveal on July 17th.
Football gaming enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting this showcase, hoping for glimpses of new features and improvements to the beloved franchise.
Release Date and Early Access
According to leaked information, and pretty much going by the same dates of previous years gone by, FC 25 is slated for release on September 27th 2024.
Moreover, those who purchase the Ultimate Edition, priced at £79.99, will enjoy a week of early access starting September 20th.
EA Play subscribers can look forward to their usual 10-hour trial, allowing them to test the waters before committing to a full purchase.
Although official platform announcements are pending, industry insiders expect FC 25 to be available on a wide range of consoles.
This includes PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, PC, and Nintendo Switch, mirroring the release strategy of its predecessors.
The transition from FIFA to EA Sports FC marks a new chapter for the long-running series.
After nearly three decades of partnership with FIFA, EA has embarked on a fresh journey with a new name and logo.
FC 24, released last year, kicked off this new era, and FC 25 aims to build upon that foundation.
For young football fans and gamers alike, this news is particularly exciting. The inclusion of current stars like Bellingham and Bonmatí alongside legends like Beckham and Zidane bridges the gap between generations, offering something for everyone.
It’s a chance for younger players to learn about the greats of the past while celebrating the heroes of today.
We’ll keep you posted on that July 17 update right here on the site, so stay tuned for more news sooner rather than later.