Everything We Know About EA’s First New College Basketball Game In A Long Time

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College sports games are making a comeback, and it appears they’re here to stay. Following the release of College Football 26, EA Sports hinted at the development of a new college basketball game. The thriving debut of College Football 26 demonstrates a significant demand for this niche within sports gaming, and it seems EA Sports is aiming to capitalize on this market further.

As for now, the teaser image offers all the details we’ve officially received. However, leaks and additional information have been surfacing, providing us with a more comprehensive understanding of what to anticipate in the upcoming EA Sports College Basketball game. Below, you can find all the current facts about this new release.

When will the new College Basketball game be released?

Currently, there’s no definitive word from EA Sports regarding the possible launch timeline for their upcoming College Basketball game. Consequently, it’s still uncertain which year will be included in the game’s title.

Bring the Madness. Let’s run it back. #CBB #ItsInTheGame

— EA SPORTS (@EASPORTS) June 30, 2025

Based on Matt Brown’s report from Extra Points, the estimated launch date for the new EA Sports game is set for 2028. This schedule aligns with the timeline we saw when the return of the College Football series was first announced. It took several years for College Football 25 to hit the shelves after that initial announcement.

Absolutely, since nothing’s been confirmed officially, we can’t consider the 2028 release window as set in stone. There might be delays that could shift the launch date by a year or two. The potential name for the upcoming game is College Basketball 30, but if EA Sports continues their naming trend across sports games, they might opt for College Basketball 29 instead.

Who is developing College Basketball?

Previously, I was excited to learn that EA Sports is taking the helm for this upcoming college basketball game. But it seems like there’s another player entering the scene as well – 2K Sports! They dropped a hint alongside EA, letting us know they’re also diving into this realm. Later reports confirmed my suspicions: 2K is indeed developing their very own standalone college basketball game. In fact, it would be the first one they’ve released since College Hoops 2K8 back in 2007!

The campus has been quiet for too long 😏

— NBA 2K (@NBA2K) June 30, 2025

What’s going to be included in the new College Basketball?

I was thrilled when I heard about Electronic Arts’ idea for the upcoming college basketball game – they’re planning to include every Division 1 men’s and women’s basketball team! That means I could potentially suit up for my favorite school’s team. But

Beyond that, it’s probable that the upcoming college basketball video game will share many aspects with College Football 25 and 26. This includes a Road to Glory mode, Dynasty mode, and Ultimate Team. With EA having approximately three years to work on the game, we can anticipate that the new college basketball game will be quite similar to its football counterpart in terms of features, graphics, supported platforms, and so forth.

When was the last College Basketball game?

The unexpected announcement that there will be a new college basketball video game has left the community pondering, as it’s been quite some time since the last one was released. It was EA Sports who last produced a game for this series back in 2009 with NCAA Basketball 10, while 2K Sports discontinued their college basketball series in 2007 with College Hoops 2K8.

The original franchises have been discontinued for several reasons, including legal issues with the NCAA. However, EA’s upcoming College Football series won’t bear the NCAA name, indicating that the NCAA may also not be associated with the new college basketball games being developed by both EA and 2K.

As a die-hard gamer, I can’t help but feel the adrenaline rush as College Football 25 and now College Football 26 have taken the gaming world by storm! The college sports game market is back with a bang, and it seems like EA Sports and possibly 2K are eager to cash in on this revival. However, we fans might need to wait a few years before we get our hands on anything substantial.

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2025-07-22 22:39