Underplayed Gems

NHL 26 (2025)

NHL 26 cover
Developer
EA Vancouver
Publisher
EA Sports
Platforms
Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5
Genres
Simulator, Sport
Rating
3.7 of 5, 2 player ratings
Where to get it
PlayStation Store

How it feels

A fast and immersive hockey simulation where star players feel distinct through responsive, data-driven animations and tactical abilities.

simulationimmersiveauthenticfast-pacedresponsiveskill-basedcompetitive

About

Play like a superstar in EA Sports NHL 26. That starts with ICE-Q 2.0, now powered by NHL EDGE data, so your favorite superstars think, move, and play like their on-ice selves. That includes data-informed Attributes and Tendencies which make star players perform in true-to-life fashion, with their playstyles and decision-making game-aware and impactful. A fine-tuned and enhanced arsenal of 28 X-Factors spans five different categories and is driven by unique animations, tactical gameplay outcomes, and tiers of impact, turning each into a formidable on-ice weapon. Superstars now truly feel like superstars.

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