College Football 25 Team Builder

EA Sports College Football 25 promotional image featuring diverse players in helmets, showcasing team spirit and excitement, with a "CREATE" button highlighted.

Game Intro

College Football 25 was one of EA SPORT's most anticipated release of the year. And the Team Builder tool was one of the keystone features, allowing fans to bring their custom creations to the field.

EA Sports partnered with Double Coconut because of our expertise at web-based User Experience (UX) and expertise at Web engineering for games.

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Timing

5 months initial work plus ongoing maintenance

Team Composition

Project Manager
Product Manager
UX Designer
Lead Web Engineer / Tech Director
Lead Angular Engineer
Senior HTML/CSS Engineers
QA Analysts

Our Contribution

The Problem

There were a few key pillars to design around:

A Deep Creation Suite where players felt a strong sense of ownership.
Power to customize their team and schools more than ever before.
Ability to Discover & Share great content and content creators.
Ability to share your creations with others.
Elevating Creators for their creative accomplishments.

Our Solution

Our team worked closely with EA Sports to create the Team Builder as a web based tool that could be run from any web browser around the world, linking up with the console game when ready to try out your creation.

UI/UX Concepts: We looked at numerous retailers, games, and other top sites around the world that allow people to customize apparel, especially around Sports.

Responsive 2D/3D Web Rendering Engine: Using a combination of Angular and well-templated HTML/CSS we were able to create a fast-loading interface that swiftly rendered 3D helmets, uniforms, stadiums, etc.

Quality: We tested heavily along with EA Sports using professional game testers as well as fans and polished, polished, polished.

Overview of the College Football 25 Team Builder

The College Football 25 Team Builder is an innovative tool designed to enhance user engagement by allowing fans to create and customize their own teams. This feature empowers users to take control of their gaming experience, making it more personal and interactive.

By integrating advanced web technologies, the Team Builder provides an intuitive interface for users to design their teams, including player selection, jersey customization, and stadium choices. This level of personalization not only enhances gameplay but also fosters a deeper connection between fans and the game.

Collaboration with EA Sports

Double Coconut's partnership with EA Sports has been pivotal in the development of the College Football 25 Team Builder. This collaboration ensures that the tool meets the high standards expected by players and aligns with the overall game design philosophy of EA Sports.

Through this partnership, Double Coconut has leveraged EA Sports' expertise in game mechanics and player dynamics, resulting in a seamless integration of the Team Builder within the College Football game. This collaboration exemplifies how joint efforts can lead to innovative solutions that enhance user experience.

User Experience and Interface Design

The design of the College Football 25 Team Builder prioritizes user experience, focusing on intuitive navigation and engaging visuals. By employing UI/UX best practices, the tool provides a smooth and enjoyable experience for users as they create their dream teams.

Research into existing platforms and gaming interfaces informed the design choices made by Double Coconut. The result is a responsive interface that accommodates both novice and experienced gamers, allowing them to easily navigate through customization options while enjoying high-quality graphics and fast loading times.

Technical Features and Performance

The College Football 25 Team Builder is built using a robust combination of Angular and HTML/CSS, which allows for efficient rendering of complex graphics and fast performance. This technical foundation is crucial for providing users with a responsive and engaging experience.

Key features include a responsive 2D/3D rendering engine that showcases intricate details of uniforms and stadiums, ensuring that users can visualize their creations in real time. Extensive testing with professional game testers has further refined the tool's performance, ensuring it meets the demands of avid gamers.