College Football 27, the third edition of EA Sports’ revived sports video game series, will introduce a wholly revamped Dynasty mode, improve coverage options with features including smart zone defenses and even bring back the wacky Mascot Mashup. And PC gamers rejoice: CFB 27 will finally be available off-console.
Orlando-based EA Sports revealed the details on College Football and Madden NFL 27 in a primetime drop June 4. The news comes just days after Miami’s Malachi Toney, Ole Miss’s Kewan Lacy and Oregon’s Dante Moore were revealed as CFB 27 cover athletes and one day after Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was placed on the Madden cover.
Originally known as NCAA Football, the college franchise was shelved after the 2013 edition because of lawsuits over compensation for the players appearing in the game. EA brought the series back in 2024 with all players who want to be included given payment for their name, image and likeness, and College Football 25 became the best-selling sports game of all time. CFB 26 was a more modest success as the best-selling game for July 2025.
CFB 27 has a beta window open through June 7 with the finished game scheduled to drop worldwide July 9, with early access available a week ahead of time. Here’s what we know about the game:
College Football 27 trailer showcases new features
CFB 27 introduces Dynasty Blueprint, gameplay updates, mascot mode
Here’s some of what will be new in College Football 27, as laid out in the “Opening Drive” showcase:
College Football 27 release date: When does CFB 27 come out?
The wide release of College Football 27 is set for Thursday, July 9, with digital versions available at 11 a.m. ET. Those who pay for EA’s MVP+ subscription will get access starting Thursday, July 2, while gamers who buy the CFB 27 Deluxe Edition or MVP Bundle with Madden 27 will gain access Monday, July 6.
College Football 27 beta
A closed beta is available for players who want to get an early look at CFB 27. Those with MVP+ membership who preorder the Deluxe Edition can access the beta window through Sunday, June 7.
College Football 27 preorder: How much does CFB 27 cost?
Fans can place their order on the game’s webpage or in the PlayStation, Xbox, Steam and Epic stores. As has been the case since the game made its return, the College Football 27 Standard Edition will cost $69.99, with the Deluxe Edition at $99.99 and the MVP Bundle, which includes the Deluxe Edition of both College Football and Madden 27, at $149.99.
Is College Football 27 coming to PC?
Yes. The first two editions of EA Sports College Football were exclusive to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. However, EA’s June 2 news release that announced the cover athletes and teased the June 4 “Opening Drive” reveal included an EA Play Pro edition for the game. EA Play Pro is a membership program that is available only for PC gamers. CFB 27 will be available on the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, the EA App, Steam and Epic Games.
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: What College Football 27 brings to the table, including PC version
Reporting by Dan Rorabaugh, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / The Daytona Beach News-Journal
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