Alright, folks, gather ’round, because today I’m diving deep into something that’s been on my mind – and probably yours too – since the announcement of NCAA 25. I’m talking, of course, about the burning question: will there be a mascot mode? I spent a good chunk of my day digging into this, and let me tell you, it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster.
First off, I started where any self-respecting gamer would: I scoured the internet. I combed through every article, forum post, and social media thread I could find about NCAA 25. I was hoping for a definitive “yes” or “no,” but what I found was a whole lot of “maybe” and “not this year.” Seems like the developers are keeping their cards close to their chest on this one. The Athletic straight-up said “no mascot mode this year.” Bummer, right? EA Sports themselves confirmed it – no mascot antics in this installment.
Next, I hit up some contacts I have in the gaming industry. You know, those folks who always seem to have the inside scoop before everyone else? Well, even my most reliable sources were coming up empty. It’s like everyone’s been sworn to secrecy. But one thing did keep popping up: the suggestion that while mascot mode might not be in the initial release, it could potentially be added later. I read somewhere that they might do it in future games, which, you know, isn’t the worst news.
Feeling a little disheartened but still determined, I decided to take a different approach. I started thinking about the history of mascot mode in previous NCAA games. I remember spending hours goofing off as a giant eagle or a fierce tiger, and it was pure, unadulterated fun. The idea that we might not get that same level of silliness in NCAA 25 was a tough pill to swallow. It turns out that apparently, in the old days, all the mascots had a 99 overall rating – just imagine the chaos!
I also looked at what people were saying online. Turns out, I’m not the only one who’s bummed about the potential absence of mascot mode. There’s a whole community of gamers out there who are just as passionate about this as I am. People are talking about petitions, online campaigns, the whole nine yards. Apparently “Eagles,” “Tigers,” and “Bulldogs” are like the top three mascots, so that’s something. And get this – the standard version of the game’s coming out on Friday. Friday!
- No mascot mode in NCAA 25 – Confirmed by multiple sources.
- Possibility of future inclusion – Hints and rumors suggest it might come later.
- Community desire is strong – Lots of fans are voicing their want for the mode.
So, after all this digging, what’s the verdict? Well, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. While it seems like mascot mode won’t be in NCAA 25 at launch, there’s still a glimmer of hope that it might make an appearance down the line. In the meantime, I guess we’ll just have to enjoy the other features the game has to offer. And who knows, maybe if we make enough noise, the developers will hear us and give the people what they want! One thing I did learn – the new Road to Glory mode starts you off in college, not high school, which is kinda neat. And hey, no PC release, so that’s a thing.
Keep your fingers crossed, folks, and let’s hope for some mascot madness in the future!
