Announcing EA Sports NHL 23, launching worldwide October 14 on each PS4 and PS5. Today, we’re pleased to share the primary new gameplay particulars of this yr’s entry, the sport modes you’ll be capable of take pleasure in, and the way we’re overhauling the sport presentation to make it as genuine to being on the ice as attainable.

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First off, we’re happy to announce this yr’s cowl athletes!

Cover Athletes

Anaheim Ducks middle Trevor Zegras, one of many brightest younger skills within the NHL, graces the NHL 23 cowl alongside Canada nationwide staff ahead Sarah Nurse. Both our cowl stars are breaking enormous floor: Nurse is the primary feminine participant to ever be featured on the official worldwide cowl of an NHL sport and Zegras is likely one of the youngest gamers to ever make the quilt. They’re two of hockey’s largest stars and we’re happy to function them on this yr’s cowl.

We’re additionally pleased to announce that we’re introducing blended males’s and girls’s groups in Ultimate Team this yr, letting you craft the true dream staff in your HUT roster. Now, let’s get into the gameplay enhancements we’re ushering on this yr – and since we’re with reference to Ultimate Team… 

Game mode updates

Ultimate Team is getting some sensible updates, together with the rotating HUT Rivals playlist and three further tiers of rewards based mostly on Wins and Win Streaks. Forge your dynasty in Franchise with much more methods to customise the league that you simply’re about to dominate along with your staff.

More choices on the stick, extra hazard within the purpose

From Stumble Actions that create last-ditch pictures out of almost nothing, to Loose Puck Plays that flip free pucks into highlight-reel pictures, you’ll get much more possibilities to go for glory in any sport state of affairs. But the identical is true on your opponents: Enhanced Goalie AI makes getting the puck within the web even more durable.

Cross-platform matchmaking

For the primary time, cross-platform matchmaking is formally coming to NHL 23, through an replace launching later this yr. Join up with pals and hit the ice towards gamers world wide in Ultimate Team and World of Chel. Shorter queues and extra gamers imply extra video games and extra competitors!

Presentation

Customize and select from all-new celebrations for Stanley Cup wins, post-goal gentle reveals, and staff animations. Get even nearer to the actual take care of on-ice projections for nationwide groups, NHL groups, and extra. The new Crowd Engagement Score algorithm additionally heightens the environment with lifelike crowds that react to all the pieces occurring on the ice.

Pre-order bonuses

Pre-order* the NHL 23 X-Factor Edition for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 by September 16 to obtain a HUT Team Builder Choice Pack (2 of 32) on prime of all different pre-order rewards:

• Dual Entitlement
• 3-Days Early Access
• 4600 NHL Points
• X-Factor Women HUT Choice Pack (1 of 4)
• HUT X-Factor Player Choice Pack (1 of 18)
• HUT X-Factor Power-Up Starter Pack (Instant)
• 5 World of Chel X-Factor Zone Ability Unlocks (Instant)
• Signed Sarah Nurse World of Chel Jersey (Digital)
• Be A Pro X-Factor Slot Unlocks (2), XP Boost, and Bonus Trait Points

*Conditions & restrictions apply. See right here for particulars.