EA SPORTS NHL 25 now available worldwide

REDWOOD CITY, California – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) sets a new standard in hockey authenticity with EA SPORTS™ NHL® 25now available worldwide on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. The new ICE-Q gameplay system gives players the time and space to control every inch of the ice, bringing a whole new level of hockey intelligence to EA SPORTS NHL. There’s also a revamped Franchise mode, a revamped presentation with the brand new Grudge Match system, and the integration of SAPIEN technology to improve character similarities. NHL25 is the truest representation of the sport.

“EA SPORTS NHL25 brings an unprecedented level of intelligence to the franchise with the introduction of ICE-Q,” said Chris Haluke, Senior Producer for EA SPORTS NHL. “Whether it’s creating time and space in gameplay with ICE-Q or running the front office with the revamped Franchise Mode, this year’s game offers a truly immersive NHL experience that will appeal to both veterans of the game and Chel- will appeal to newcomers.”

EA SPORTS NHL25 launches today with a number of exciting new features:

ICE-Q is true hockey intelligence: Based on a new logic-driven animation system, ICE-Q responds to contextual events on the ice with unprecedented authenticity. Next-generation vision control, powerful AI and reactive actions form the basis of Chel’s gameplay overhaul, while skill-based one-timers provide authentic gameplay tension as offensive excitement and anticipation mix with defensive concern and anticipation. Learn more about the brand new features in the Deep Dive trailer here and in the blog post here.

Revamped Franchise Mode: Franchise mode is being overhauled NHL25. Starting with the Franchise Hub, streamlined navigation gives players access to new, relevant and easy-to-understand information. Contract clauses and trade protections now add authenticity and give players insight into what happened during negotiations. Additionally, new conversation features improve negotiations by making commitments, waivers and countermeasures faster and more intuitive. Learn more about the revamped Franchise mode in the deep dive trailer here and the blog post here.

Immersive presentation updates: Hockey isn’t just built differently NHL25it looks different. The new Grudge Match System tracks the history of matchups between teams in online and offline modes. The characters in the game have received an impressive visual overhaul with the introduction of SAPIEN technology, and the new Infinite Camera System completely overhauls replays with more variety and authenticity of viewpoints. Hypestage introduces a universal 3D platform that creates dynamic and immersive storytelling moments at major games and live events throughout the year. Find out more about the improved presentation with the blog post here.

Hockey Ultimate Team Innovations – The new Wildcard mode implements unique rule sets per competitive cycle – such as different salary cap systems, a specific number of players from a specific team or nation, and more. Additionally, with the new HUT XP progression system, all XP earned in Squad Battles, Rivals and Wild Card will be consolidated into a single progression path. Learn more about the improvements to HUT in the deep dive trailer here and the blog post here.

New structure for WOC live events – An updated World of Chel live event structure and schedule offers players a new way to conquer the ice. A new playlist structure keeps the selection of game modes feeling fresh, along with new competitive tournaments and rewards, metas and design-focused themes, as well as the ability to view all current and past offerings in WOC.

These features and more are now available in EA SPORTS NHL25Additional post-launch content will be announced soon.

Developed by EA Vancouver, EA SPORTS NHL25 is rated E10+ and is now available worldwide on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. Also available now: EA SPORTS NHL25 The Deluxe Edition includes 4600 NHL Points, the HUT NHL Player Pack, the HUT “Hockey is Family” Objectives Choice Pack (x2, 82 OVR), the HUT Cover Athlete Choice Pack (85 OVR, 1 of 8) and the HUT Wildcard Starter Choice Pack (84 OVR). , 1 of 6), WOC Battle Pass XP Boost (x2) and exclusive WOC player set. For more information about EA SPORTS NHL, visit

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About the NHL

Founded in 1917, the National Hockey League (NHL®) consists of 32 member clubs. Each roster reflects the league’s international makeup, with players from more than 20 countries all vying for the most valuable and historic trophy in professional sports – the Stanley Cup®. Each year, the NHL entertains more than 670 million fans in the arena and through its national television and radio partners; more than 191 million followers – league, team and player accounts combined – across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube; and more than 100 million fans online at NHL.com. The league broadcasts games in more than 160 countries and territories through its rights holders, including ESPN, WBD Sports and NHL Network in the United States; Sportsnet and TVA Sports in Canada; Viaplay in the Nordics, Baltics, Poland and the United Kingdom; MTV3 in Finland; Nova in the Czech Republic and Slovakia; Sky Sports and ProSieben in Germany; MySports in Switzerland; and CCTV5+ in China; and reaches fans around the world with games available to stream in every country. The free NHL® app allows fans to interact with the league’s digital assets on mobile devices. on nine social media platforms; on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio™; and on NHL.com, available in eight languages and with unprecedented access to player and team statistics as well as all regular season and playoff game results since the league’s inception, powered by SAP. NHL Productions develops compelling original programming with unparalleled access to players, coaches, and league and team personnel for distribution across the NHL’s social and digital platforms.

Committed to building healthy and vibrant communities, the NHL uses the sport of ice hockey to celebrate fans of every race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. The NHL’s Hockey Is For Everyone® initiative underscores that the sport’s official policy is inclusion on the ice, in locker rooms, boardrooms and in the stands. The NHL expands access and opportunities for people of all backgrounds and abilities to play ice hockey, promotes a more inclusive environment and promotes the sport through greater diversity of participants. To date, the NHL has invested more than $100 million in youth hockey and grassroots soccer programs and has committed to investing an additional $5 million in diversity and inclusion programs next year.

About the National Hockey League Players Association

The National Hockey League Players’ Association, founded in 1967, is a labor organization whose members are the players of the National Hockey League. The NHLPA works on behalf of players in a variety of disciplines such as labor relations, product licensing, marketing, international hockey and community relations to advance their efforts to advance its members and the game of hockey. In 1999, the NHLPA Goals & Dreams Fund was created to give players the opportunity to give back to the game they love. Over the past 24 years, more than 80,000 vulnerable children in 34 countries have benefited from players’ donations of hockey equipment. NHLPA Goals & Dreams has donated more than $25 million to grassroots hockey programs, making it the largest program of its kind. For more information about the NHLPA, visit www.nhlpa.com.

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