With the new NFL season fast approaching and fans anxiously waiting for Week 1 to arrive, the latest reminder that it will be here before we know it comes from EA Sports and the most recent Madden NFL 25 update.
To be put on the Madden cover is a big deal for the athletes. It is something that many players often dream of, and fans look forward to every year. With their latest update, EA Sports has let the world know when we can find out who the latest cover athlete is.
Madden NFL 25 Cover Athlete Date
EA Sports took to social media Friday morning to let the gaming and NFL world know when the newest cover athlete will be announced.
They did so with a quick 11-second video that only shows the cameraman behind the scenes of a photo shoot before a purposely unrecognizable voice is heard saying the famous slogan “EA Sports … it’s in the game.”
The Stage is Set.
Cover Reveal | 6.11.24#Madden25 pic.twitter.com/kthhXOAfaz
— Madden NFL 24 (@EAMaddenNFL) June 7, 2024
On-lookers could be heard hooting and hollering in excitement as this announcement puts us one day closer to the unveiling of the newest cover athlete and the latest edition of the mega-popular video game.
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The most recent cover athletes were Josh Allen (Madden NFL 24), John Madden (Madden NFL 23), Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes (Madden NFL 22), and Lamar Jackson (Madden NFL 21).
When Is the Madden NFL 25 Release Date?
The anticipation for the newest Madden game is a big deal every year. With gamers and NFL fans eagerly waiting to play with their favorite teams and players, the game’s release date is always calendar-marking worthy.
For this year, that date is Aug. 16, with early access beginning on Aug. 13 for those who purchase a special edition or the MVP Bundle for EA Sports College Football 25.
Which player do you want to see grace the cover of Madden 25? 🎮 pic.twitter.com/TrwT0uTR9U
— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) June 6, 2024
The cover athlete being announced in the middle of June gives Madden fans an early look at what the game looks like before they can officially add the game to their collection two months later.
When Can You Pre-Order Madden NFL 25?
For those who can’t wait to secure your copy, you may think about pre-ordering Madden NFL 25 and confirm that the game is yours. If you are looking to do so, you’re in luck. The pre-order window is open, and NFL fans can secure their copy right now.
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For Madden fans looking to get the most football gaming action that they can, they can bundle the CFB game and the latest Madden for $150, while the deluxe edition and standard edition are $99.99 and $69.99 respectively.
