The first gameplay deep dive forCollege Football 26revealed plenty of interesting features and changes in this year’s title.
This is the first instance where EA Sports has discussed some major features in detail. To make matters easier, I have simplified the explanations and reduced the full details available on the official site.
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All major College Football 26 gameplay features
While some of the showcased features are brand new, others have been refined from what was available inCollege Football 25. Let’s begin by checking out the brand-new substitution features, which include some subtle but fun changes.
Dynamic Subs and better sub control
No longer will you have to pause and make substitutions, as you can roll changes on the fly. Use your D-pad to assess who has to sit on the bench and who should be a starter. Get the changes done effortlessly without having to overthink. That’s not all, as there are some other key areas to focus on.
The Dynamic Sub system could become a fan-favorite ofCollege Football 26community in the upcoming months.
College Football 26 Wear and Tear System explained
Wear and Tear system will be even better than last year. For starters, you’ll get fully customizable Auto-sub settings and sliders, allowing you to make better decisions based on the scenarios.
You can also change the in-game effects of every play associated with the Wear and Tear system.
You’ll have to pay more attention this year to the Toughness rating of a player and how much damage they’re taking from the tackles (unless you want them to get injured).
College Football 26 Archetypes, Abilities, and more
Ten new Archetypes have been added to this year’s title, allowing you to enjoy more options. All Archetypes will have their unique skills and playing patterns. Moreover, players will gain substantial physical boosts if they gain Momentum. AllPlatinum-tier abilitieswill be upgraded toHeisman tier, which translates into enhanced effects. But players can also downgrade if they’re performing poorly.
The upgraded Wear and Tear mechanic will fit perfectly with every ability tagging into the upper or lower body.
Here are some more of the new and changed features to expect.
We will have a separate explainer on the revamped defensive mechanics that have been handed a major overhaul.
