EA’s next big American football game, Madden NFL 25, releases on August 16. But fans can actually start playing much sooner, beginning this week. The early access start-date was announced as August 13, but, as was also the case with College Football 25 before it, you can actually begin playing earlier, starting today, August 12. Here’s everything you need to know about playing Madden NFL 25 early.
How to get early access
The Madden NFL 25 Deluxe ($100) and MVP ($150) editions unlock today, August 12. In addition to early access, the Deluxe edition includes in-game bonuses like 4600 Madden Points, the Christian McCaffrey elite player item, and XP boosts. The MVP edition includes all of that, plus a copy of College Football 25.
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Additionally, EA Play subscribers can play a 10-hour trial of Madden NFL 25 beginning today, August 12. EA Play is available by itself for $6/month or $40/year, while the membership is also bundled with Xbox Game Pass. If you’re playing via EA Play, be sure to close the app when you’re finished to make the most of the 10-hour trial. Buy Madden NFL 25 on Amazon
Madden NFL 25 early access unlock time
If you’re eager to dive right in, Madden NFL 25 will unlock today, August 12, at 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET, for those in the US, according to listings on the internet (via VideoGamer.com). There seem to be some issues with the MVP edition on Xbox, and hopefully those problems get sorted out soon.For the first time in a decade, EA has two major football games on the market with College Football 25 and now Madden NFL 25. The company’s sports game lineup will only grow more this year with the launch of FC 25 in September and then presumably NHL 25 in October.Madden NFL 25 features McCaffrey on its cover, and fans of his will no doubt hope he doesn’t get afflicted by the so-called Madden Curse. Like each year, this new edition of Madden NFL 25 promises to be the most realistic football simulation ever with advancements to gameplay and the presentation package, though time will tell if EA achieves that.Keep checking back with GameSpot for more on Madden NFL 25 in the days ahead.Best Madden NFL 25 Players At Every PositionSee More