College Football 26 Launch & Updates
Hey College Football 26 fans! Finally everyone gets to enjoy our labor of love. We’re reading a ton of feedback, checking into streams, and watching your content. You might even see us drop some codes in streams over the weekend! We're here to share some info around some of the gameplay discussions we’re seeing so far. This may not be every little thing, but stick with us - there’s a lot of people playing the game now! First up, kicking some field goals! We have seen some players encounter a rare issue with being unable to kick a field goal. We have confirmed this rare issue only happens if your kicker is left-footed and if the kick was going to be blocked. We’ll get this one addressed for you in a future Title Update. Next up, we’re seeing conversation around two specific gameplay topics: stiff arms being overly effective and pass protection. As the game just hit worldwide launch for a ton of players, we are currently gathering more data on effectiveness of the stiff arm. We always want ball carrier moves to be fun and effective and for the stiff arm in particular, you can always flick the right stick down to counter with a “Cut Stick” which takes out the ball carrier's legs. While we see the sweet highlights and conversation - in the background we’re gathering the data, but there is a built-in counter to the stiff arm, so try that out for us. Head into practice mode and hit one hundred cut sticks before bed! Pass protection received a major overhaul in College Football 26 and we wanted to focus on a few key reminders about how our pass pro now works: Authenticity: All pass plays now come set up with unique pass protections on a per play basis. If you’re calling plays and feeling like your line is sliding to a side without you doing any inputs, that is intended. That is how pass protection would be set by default for that specific play call. Lets roll through some examples: Under Center: Set to base protection by default. Gun: ‘Empty’ protection if all pass eligible targets are out on a route. HB on a Check & Release: Default is set to half-slide away from HB PA Pass: Half-slide away from play fake Responsiveness: Protection on the Fly Protection on the Fly lets you quickly set your pass pro with a flick of the right-stick. Flick left once for a half-slide left and double flick left for a full slide. Control: Un-Target Defender With our pass protection mechanics, you can also just flick up on the right-stick to un-target a defender. Why would you ever do this? It’ll allow you to strategically leave a defender unblocked that’s optimal for your play call vs the formation front. Maybe you’re playing against another user and they’re mugging the gap or maybe you find a gnarly screen play and don’t want your line to chip a specific player. After all, you are the shot caller of your pass protection scheme. So lets say you call Z Spot out of Gun Doubles Y Off. This is a 2x2 formation with the HB on a swing route. By default, your protection is set to ‘Empty’ - even if you block your HB, your pass protection is still set to ‘Empty’, so you'll potentially want to think about making an additional adjustment with your pass protection depending on the defensive look or flow of the game. Of course you can always call a play, pull up the pass protection (L1/LB) and then set the protection to base protection - which may be what you’re used to if you played last year, that was primarily our default protection. Y’all know ball, we trust you. Just be sure to check your pass pro for us via Coach Cam (R2/RT) before snapping the ball. One last thing since we mentioned snapping the ball. We’re seeing some players encounter a rare issue where they are unable to snap the ball occasionally. We have investigated this issue and are working to address it as soon as possible. In our investigation, you can hit this rare issue when you’re at the line of scrimmage and hit RT/R2 + Up on the right-stick and then release them both simultaneously. If you happen to hit this, we are seeing a successful workaround with repeatedly pressing B/Circle several times or attempting another Pass Protection adjustment with LB/L1. This one is for sure on our radar and is a top priority to address. As mentioned earlier, this isn’t everything we are tracking just some of the key gameplay topics. Keep playing, keep enjoying, and keep sharing with us. Thank you all for being incredibly passionate about our game and the wonderful world of college football!Dragon Age: The Veilguard Journal Entries
Hey Veilguard, Wanting to know more about Dragon Age: The Veilguard? Looking for in-depth coverage of how we will save the das? We’re happy to bring back our community blog series, where we can chat with you about our next adventure - Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Journal Entries: Journal #1 Introducing The Veilguard Journal #2 The Voices of the Veilguard Journal #3 Dragon Age: The Veilguard is coming on October 31 Journal #4 PC Features for Dragon Age: The Veilguard Journal #5 Dragon Age: Vows & Vengeance [A New Weekly Narrative Podcast] Journal #6 Lethality and Levelling Journal #7 Progression & Companions Journal #8 Exploration Across Thedas Journal #9 Hans Zimmer & Lorne Balfe Co-Composers Journal #10 Accessibility Spotlight Journal #11 Spotlight: Specs Journal #14 New Trial With EA PlayImprovement for dragon age the Veilguard.
I want to have the dragonage character creation to have more characters allowed then three. I have played every dragon age game and only the Veilguard limits the characters allowed. I want to play every race and class allowed but don't want to delete one to create a new one. Plus I would also like a new game plus mode added to. Does anyone else feel the same?College Football 25 Weeklies & Milestones Not Updating
Why aren’t there new weeklies or milestones this week? I’m not even going to reach level 50 by just doing the dailies and there’s only 13 days left. I play 5 days a week and still not going to reach it, that’s insane. I’ve finished every single weekly and milestone this season and not going to get it. Is this a bug or what?My feedback - From Origins to Veilguard: The Fall of a Beloved Franchise
The Veilguard. A game that should have been the triumphant continuation of Dragon Age's legacy, but instead stands as a glaring example of how misguided leadership and personal agendas can derail a beloved franchise. While it’s great that you enjoyed parts of the game, it’s impossible to overlook the fundamental issues that have left so many fans disillusioned and disappointed. Let’s start with the so-called puzzles. It’s difficult to even call them that without feeling like you’re overstating their complexity. The Veilguard doesn’t offer puzzles that engage your intellect or tie into the lore of the world. Instead, it presents tasks that are little more than mundane errands—moving objects, flipping switches, or solving basic patterns that feel like they belong in a mobile game, not a premium RPG. The satisfaction of problem-solving, something that Dragon Age used to excel at, is completely absent here. Instead of making players feel clever or immersed, the game reduces these moments to boring, uninspired chores. And then there’s the loot system. In previous games, collecting resources and finding items felt tied to exploration, strategy, and the narrative. Here, it’s a monotonous grind. The process of breaking random barrels and furniture in search of materials turns your hero into a glorified vandal, smashing their way through the world in a way that’s entirely disconnected from the story. It’s not just tedious; it actively breaks immersion. How did we go from looting ancient ruins and earning rewards for completing complex side quests to this shallow, thoughtless approach? The root of these problems lies squarely in the leadership of Corrine Buche. Under her direction, Dragon Age has been stripped of its identity and turned into something unrecognizable. For years, Dragon Age stood out as a series that seamlessly integrated diversity and inclusivity into its world without making it feel forced or preachy. It was one of the first major RPGs to feature same-sex romances and characters from a variety of backgrounds, and it did so organically, letting these elements serve the story and enrich the world. Under Buche, however, inclusivity has been turned into a political statement rather than a narrative tool. Features like neutral pronouns and genital scars feel less like meaningful additions and more like a box-ticking exercise designed to signal progressiveness. These choices don’t add to the story or enhance the experience; they stick out as jarring and unnecessary. Dragon Age always embraced diversity, but it did so naturally, through deep characters and thoughtful writing. What we see now is a franchise hijacked by Buche’s personal vision, which prioritizes her worldview over the series’ legacy. This shift has alienated many players. Not because they oppose representation—Dragon Age fans have always been open-minded—but because it feels performative and shallow. Players aren’t looking for a game to lecture them; they’re looking for immersive storytelling, complex characters, and choices with real consequences. Instead, we got a game so focused on avoiding controversy that it sacrificed depth, challenge, and identity. The backlash isn’t surprising. Many players now avoid games the moment they’re labeled "woke," because they’ve seen this pattern before: shallow storytelling masked by superficial gestures of inclusivity. The result is a game that feels sanitized, safe, and detached from the dark fantasy roots that defined Dragon Age. Thedas was once a brutal, morally complex world where choices carried weight and players wrestled with dilemmas that had no easy answers. Now it feels more like a fairytale, scrubbed clean of its grit and complexity. The tone, aesthetic, and narrative direction have all shifted so drastically that it’s hard to even recognize this as part of the same series. And what about the future of The Veilguard? Hopes for a New Game Plus or DLC are slim at best. Developers have already hinted that no additional content is planned, and given the game’s lackluster reception, it’s easy to see why. The production costs were undoubtedly astronomical, yet the sales and reception suggest the game didn’t come close to breaking even. If The Veilguard had been a financial or critical success, EA and BioWare would be celebrating it publicly. Instead, there’s an uncomfortable silence, a quiet acknowledgment of a missed mark. Buche’s leadership has proven to be a mistake, one the franchise cannot afford to repeat. Her lack of experience and insistence on injecting her personal worldview into the game have severely damaged Dragon Age. This isn’t a role for someone still finding their footing or trying to use the franchise as a platform for personal ideals. Dragon Age needs a leader who understands its roots, respects its audience, and has the vision and maturity to steer it back to greatness. Buche, unfortunately, is not that person. If BioWare wants to save Dragon Age, it needs to acknowledge the mistakes made with The Veilguard and learn from them. This means bringing in experienced developers who can honor the franchise’s legacy while finding meaningful ways to evolve it. It means creating games that prioritize storytelling, player choice, and character development over shallow gestures and misguided agendas. Above all, it means respecting the fans who have supported this series for over a decade. At its core, The Veilguard feels like a betrayal of what Dragon Age once stood for. It’s a stark reminder of how easily a beloved franchise can lose its way when the wrong people are at the helm. If BioWare wants to avoid turning Dragon Age into a cautionary tale, it must act decisively to course-correct—and that starts with finding leadership that understands what made this series great in the first place. For now, The Veilguard stands as a painful lesson in how not to handle a legacy. Let’s hope the next chapter doesn’t repeat the same mistakes. ##Final Note: Before anyone misinterprets my message, I want to make it clear that my critique is directed at the creative leadership behind The Veilguard, not the individual personally. My tone has been respectful, focusing solely on the franchise and the product, with the intention of providing honest and constructive feedback. I have no intention of offending anyone—this is simply me exercising my right to express my opinion as a dedicated fan of Dragon Age.Dragon Age™: The Veilguard CHARACTER CREATOR
Hey Rooks! It's finally here! Time to start making more of your amazing character creations and show them off to the world! Jump in, create, have fun, and share them all! Robust Customization Options Craft your personalized Rook from a variety of appearance options and sliders for Human, Qunari, Dwarf, and Elf lineages including lifelike hair, facial features, tattoos, and more. Be Who You Want to Be Character customization goes beyond appearances. You’ll also select from different lineages and combat classes as well as choose your character’s faction and backstory. Start Your Adventure When you open Dragon Age™: The Veilguard (sold separately) on the same platform, you’ll be able to carry over your character and begin your adventure with the Rook you created. Where can I download this amazing app you ask? EA app | Steam | Epic | Xbox | PlaystationWelcome to the College Football 26 forums!
Hi football fans, EA_Kent here, your friendly neighborhood community manager on the College Football 26 forums! I’m grateful that you’ve come to hang out with us here, and I can’t wait to hear what you think about this year’s College Football title. Whether you’re looking to talk about the game with fellow fans, you want to share your feedback and ideas with us, or you need help with something in the game, you’ve come to the right place! Looking for recruiting tips for your Online Dynasty? Trying to figure out how to beat a tough defensive play? Having a technical issue with the game? We’ve got a board set up for you: College Football 26 General Discussion College Football 26 Dynasty College Football 26 Road To Glory College Football 26 Ultimate Team Road to the College Football 26 Playoff College Football 26 Technical Issues College Football 26 Bug Reports Need help with a technical issue? Got a bug you want to report to us? Check out the links below for some tips on how to get started. How do I get help with a technical issue in College Football 26? How do I report a bug in College Football 26? We’ve also got some tips that might help if you’re running into problems with your account. Click the links below for more info. How do I get help with logging into my account in College Football 26? How does two-factor authentication (2FA) work? What do I do if I’ve been banned or suspended in College Football 26? How can I get help with missing content in College Football 26? If you’re looking for the latest news and updates about College Football 26, swing by the Info Hub here on the forums. Be sure to also check out the Campus Huddles over at the College Football 26 website. We’ll have more news and updates to share with you over the course of the year! Thank you again for coming to check out the EA Forums, and for being fans of the College Football franchise. We’re excited for you to get out on the field and see what we’ve been cooking up in College Football 26!Game Awards
I’m gonna be honest, the game awards nominations this year, utter garbage. When voting I came across best RPG and expected dragon age veilguard to be one of them. Nope, honestly if I could’ve voted for veilguard to win, I would have. This game is amazing with role play, not even just that but the story and plot, even the character/companion background stories were fantastic and well written.