Madden 25, not to be confused with Madden 25 which came out in 2023 to honor the 25th anniversary of the game, has officially revealed the cover star. After months of anticipation, the video game’s next iconic cover has officially been revealed. As usual, it is an NFL star coming off an excellent season, but it might not be who fans expected. Here’s who EA Sports has tabbed as the face of their next football video game.
Madden 25 Confirms Christian McCaffrey as Cover Star
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Madden 24 featured Buffalo Bills star Josh Allen on the cover. This summer, he will be usurped by the reigning Offensive Player of the Year: San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey. It’s been a massive few weeks for the star. He just signed an extension with San Francisco and now becomes the latest player to enter NFL video game immortality.
Ironically, Christian McCaffrey is the first running back to be on the cover since Barry Sanders. The Lions RB was on the cover for, hilariously, Madden 25. When EA Sports decided to honor the anniversary, they used a legendary running back. When the year 2025 forced a game with the same name, they once again decided to use a running back. McCaffrey is the first 49er to grace the cover.
Primarily, quarterbacks get put on the cover. However, of all the notable QBs that could have been named, none made as much sense. Both Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson have been on the cover before. Josh Allen couldn’t repeat. Others didn’t have as impressive of a season, so the developers landed on McCaffrey, who was historically good in 2023-2024.
When Does Madden 25 Come Out?
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Understandably, fans may be itching to get their hands on a copy of Madden 25. With Christian McCaffrey on the cover, it could be an enjoyable game. Along with the confirmation that McCaffrey would be the cover athlete, EA Sports confirmed a release date: August 16. In just three months, players can move from Madden 24 to Madden 25. At that point, new rosters, updates, and more will be available with the new release.
Those who pre-order certain versions of the game will be able to get two days of early access. It is currently retailing for $69.99, which has become the norm for new video games. Deluxe Editions will cost more once they are revealed. The game is going to be accessible for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. For the first time, it will be a current-gen exclusive. For the last few years, the developers have put the game on both new and last-gen (PlayStation 4, Xbox One) consoles.
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