Announcing EA Sports NHL 23, launching worldwide October 14 on both PS4 and PS5. Today, we’re excited to share the first new gameplay details of this year’s entry, the game modes you can enjoy, and how we’ve overhauled the game presentation to make it the best. should be as real as possible.
First, we’re excited to announce this year’s cover athletes!
Athlete bags
Anaheim Duck Center, Trevor Zegras, one of the NHL’s brightest young talents, received the cover of NHL 23 along with forward Sarah Nurse of the Canadian national team. Both of our cover stars are making a big break: Nurse is the first female player to appear on the official worldwide cover of an NHL game, and Zegras is one of the few. Youngest player ever to appear on the cover. They are two of hockey’s biggest stars and we’re excited to feature them on this year’s cover.
We’re also excited to announce that we’re introducing mixed men’s and women’s teams in Ultimate Team this year, allowing you to create the true dream team on your HUT roster. Now, let’s get started on the gameplay improvements we’re rolling out this year – and since we’re the theme of Ultimate Team…
Game mode update
Ultimate Team is getting some great updates, including a rotating HUT Rivals playlist and three additional reward tiers based on Hits and Wins. Build your dynasty in Franchise with even more ways to customize the tournament you’re about to dominate with your team.
More options on the stick, more danger in goal
From the Falling Action that creates final shots with almost nothing, to the Loose Pucks that can turn loose throws into striking shots, you’ll even stand a chance to win the title. brighter than in any situation of the game. But the same is true for your opponents: Advanced Goalkeeper AI makes it more difficult to concede a goal.
Cross-platform matchmaking
For the first time, cross-platform matchmaking is officially coming to NHL 23, via an update rolling out later this year. Join friends and beat players around the world in Ultimate Team and World of Chel. Shorter queues and more players mean more games and more competition!
Presentations
Customize and choose from all-new celebrations for Stanley Cup wins, post-goal light shows, and team animations. Get closer to the real deal with ice predictions for national teams, NHL teams and more. The new Crowd Score algorithm also enhances the atmosphere with realistic crowds reacting to everything that happens on the ice.
Pre-order bonus
Pre order* NHL 23 X-Factor Edition for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 by September 16 to receive the HUT Team Builders Choice Pack (2 out of 32) plus all other pre-order bonuses:
- Dual benefits
- 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 unlocks abilities (Instant)
- Signed Sarah Nurse World of Chel Jersey (Digital)
- Become an X-Factor Slot Expert Unlock (2), Gain XP and Bonus Trait Points
* Conditions & restrictions apply. See here for details.
