EA Sports activities™ NHL® 26 launches worldwide right this moment, bringing followers an early begin to hockey season

EA SPORTS™ NHL® 26 LAUNCHES WORLDWIDE TODAY, BRINGING FANS AN EARLY START TO HOCKEY SEASON

With ICE-Q 2.0, revamped Be A Pro, and New Ways to Compete All-Season Long, NHL 26 delivers famous person authenticity.
Watch New Behind-the-Scenes Video with the Tkachuk Family HERE as NHL 26 Celebrates Its Launch

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – September 12, 2025 – Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) launches EA SPORTS™ NHL® 26 worldwide on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S, inviting gamers and hockey followers in all places to say “Check My Game” and showcase their very own talent, swagger, and tales. Arriving three weeks earlier than the puck drops on the NHL® 2025-26 common season schedule with ICE-Q 2.0 know-how, a reimagined Be A Pro mode and all-new HUT Seasons, NHL 26 kicks off the hockey season early, giving followers a house constructed for competitors, group, and tradition. A brand new behind-the-scenes video that includes hockey icons and EA SPORTS cowl stars Matthew, Brady, and Keith Tkachuk debuts right this moment to rejoice the launch of NHL 26.

“Launching NHL 26 ahead of the real-world season is our way of celebrating the fans who make hockey culture so electric,” mentioned Mike Inglehart, Creative Director, EA SPORTS NHL. “This year, NHL 26 is all about delivering a truly authentic experience and making athletes in-game feel like superstars. We’re inviting every player to bring their personality to the ice, compete at the highest level with a variety of game modes and experiences that speak to them, and immerse themselves in hockey’s passionate community.” 

Packed with innovation, improved gameplay and unmatched authenticity, this yr’s recreation captures the emotion and depth of hockey like by no means earlier than. Players will get pleasure from an array of recent options and updates:

• Powerful Authentic Gameplay: At the center of NHL 26 is ICE-Q 2.0, now powered by official NHL EDGE positional information (NHL Puck and Player Tracking). For the primary time, real-world skating speeds, shot tendencies, and participant attributes inform in-game efficiency, so stars like Auston Matthews, Leon Draisaitl, and Matthew Tkachuk play true to life. The new Goalie Crease Control System enhances positioning, consciousness and reflex saves for netminders, whereas X-Factors 2.0 redefines skills giving gamers strategic and game-changing affect to video games.
• Fully Revamped Be A Pro Experience: The fan-favorite mode returns reimagined, inviting gamers to dwell their NHL dream by inserting them within the stakes and feelings of a real hockey participant. Fresh storylines, characters, and cutscenes convey drama on and off the ice, whereas game-to-game efficiency straight shapes alternatives, from highlight-reel breakthroughs to the opportunity of being despatched again all the way down to the minors. Whether carving a legacy as a humble locker room chief or brash famous person, Be A Pro provides essentially the most private NHL journey but.
• Enhanced Presentation and Dynamic Visuals: From expanded broadcast replays and Dynamic Cinematic Lighting to a brand new area and genuine participant particulars, NHL 26 heightens presentation and brings followers nearer to the game they love. New cutscenes and milestone moments construct genuine on-ice drama and supply essentially the most immersive recreation illustration of hockey to-date.
• HUT Seasons and New Ways to Play: NHL 26 introduces a dynamic new technique to compete in Hockey Ultimate Team. With progressive team-building mechanics, Ranked Competitive Matches, and offline HUT Cup Chase, gamers of each type can discover their aggressive edge.
• The Pulse of Hockey Culture All Year Long: With Chel Weeks and ongoing seasonal content material, NHL 26 will roll out recent occasions and group moments, making the sport really feel alive from the very first puck drop. New Heroes and Icons playing cards will even debut all year long, celebrating the legends of the game.

With the Deluxe Edition, gamers can step onto the ice with 4600 NHL Points, HUT packs, and World of Chel rewards to gas their journey from day one*. Step onto the ice right this moment. Visit and observe our social channels to study extra and keep up-to-date on all issues NHL 26 all year long.

EA Play** members can play like a famous person with a 10-hour early entry trial. Members can rating in-game rewards like 3000 WOC Coins and Season Pass XP Multiplier Tokens, in addition to 10% off EA digital content material, together with pre-orders, recreation downloads, NHL Points and DLC. For extra data on EA Play please go to https://www.ea.com/ea-play.

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