Players are set to be paid more money for appearing in EA Sports’ College Football video game, CBS Sports has learned.
EA Sports will compensate players who opt into the game this summer at least $1,500 and a Deluxe Edition copy of the game on the console of their choice, an EA Sports representative told CBS Sports. The compensation is more than double what most players received for the re-launch of the series, which began last fall. Players who allowed EA Sports to use their name, image and likeness in the video game were compensated with $600 and a copy of the game in 2024 when the franchise relaunched after an 11-year hiatus.
Brand ambassadors for the game, including cover athletes, are expected to earn more money through separate deals.
