How Stadium Pulse works in EA SPORTS™ College Football 26

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Learn more about Stadium Pulse, how it impacts gameplay, and where to find accessibility settings to adjust it.

What’s Stadium Pulse?

Stadium Pulse is a gameplay feature in EA SPORTS™ College Football 26 that brings the electric atmosphere of college football stadiums to life in a way that affects how you play. It replicates the real-life pressure, momentum, and emotional intensity of a real college game, especially when you’re the visiting team.

How Stadium Pulse impacts gameplay

Stadium Pulse adds depth and authenticity to the game by making home-field advantage truly impactful. Depending on how well you handle the pressure, it can change the outcome of a match. It rewards players who can keep their composure or build their team to perform well in hostile environments.Stadium Pulse also impacts gameplay abilities like button inputs and play diagrams, adding an extra element of difficulty when running plays. Here are some ways Stadium Pulse might affect you on the field.

Disrupts play
The louder the fans get, the more the Stadium Pulse meter in the top-right corner fills up, signaling that the stadium is starting to shake.
When that happens, you’ll notice your controller shaking, pre-play routes squiggling, and receiver icons disappearing, making it harder to execute your plays.
The louder and more passionate the fanbase, the stronger the Stadium Pulse.
Hinders communication
Hot routes and audibles might not register as expected, or may fail because your quarterback can’t communicate over the roar.
Mistakes can also impact your coach’s trust in your ability to handle the pressure.

Tips on managing Stadium Pulse pressure

Try these helpful tips to navigate Stadium Pulse challenges, especially in high-stakes away games.

Stick to basic plays when Stadium Pulse is strong.
If Stadium Pulse is strong, opt for simpler, high-confidence plays, like short passes and running plays. This can help maintain offensive rhythm and reduce mistakes.
Utilize reliable players.
Players with higher awareness or composure stats are less likely to be affected by crowd noise and miscommunication caused by Stadium Pulse.
For example, quarterbacks with the Headstrong mental ability can resist the negative effects of Stadium Pulse, meaning there’s a better chance that hot routes and audibles stay reliable.
Take advantage of the fact that running backs aren’t affected by disappearing icons or route confusion. This makes them a reliable option when passing becomes challenging.
Call huddle plays faster.
The longer you wait at the line, the more time the crowd has to crank up the chaos. Snap the ball quickly to stay one step ahead.
Watch out for squiggly routes.
When you see routes start to squiggle, recognize that communication is breaking down. Focus on your primary read, or call a timeout to regroup.

Dynamic Camera Effects can be toggled On or Off to remove screen shake during Stadium Pulse moments and pulsing camera effects.

How to adjust the Stadium Pulse settings

Stadium Pulse creates a more immersive game day atmosphere and enhances realism, but you can turn it off at any time.

1
Go to the main menu.
2
Scroll through the tabs and choose Accessibility.
3
Toggle Dynamic Camera Effects to On or Off.

Stadium Pulse will still impact game difficulty, but visual and auditory effects can be adjusted. Even if you turn off the visual effects, the main gameplay challenges from Stadium Pulse will remain. Check out the accessibility options for EA SPORTS™ College Football to learn more.