Hockey fans, lace up your skates and grab your sticks! EA SPORTS NHL 25 is available to play today, launching into Early Access on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, giving you a chance to experience the future of hockey gaming before its official release.
Building on the foundations of previous games like NHL 24, this year’s entry introduces groundbreaking features and enhancements that promise to revolutionise the virtual hockey experience.
The future of Hockey
We’ve got ICE-Q: The future of hockey AI. NHL 25 is powered by ICE-Q, a cutting-edge gameplay intelligence system that brings a new level of realism and control to the ice. Along with Next-Gen Vision Control it’’ll allow you to anticipate plays, track the puck, and position yourself with unprecedented precision.
Empowered AI elevates the CPU players too, enabling them to execute authentic hockey strategies and react to the flow of the game with greater intelligence.
And Chel is getting even better as well. Beyond the on-ice action, NHL 25 delivers a revamped Franchise Mode, a brand-new WOC Live Events structure, the exciting HUT Wildcard Mode, and a streamlined XP progression system.
Whether you’re managing your favourite team or building your ultimate hockey squad, Chel offers deeper engagement and customisation than ever before.
Key features in summary
Basically, if you’ve played an NHL game previous, you’ll know what to expect here. But let us summarise and here’s what you can expect in NHL 25 and through the Early Access that is now available.
- ICE-Q Intelligence: Experience a smarter, more realistic hockey simulation with enhanced player AI and control.
- Enhanced Game Modes: Dive into a revamped Franchise Mode, a new WOC Live Events structure, and the thrilling HUT Wildcard Mode.
- Grudge Match System: Track rivalries and unlock special X-Factors based on your performance against opposing teams.
- Sapien Technology: Witness stunning player likenesses with enhanced realism and detail.
- Next-Gen Presentation: Immerse yourself in the game with enhanced visuals, animations, and commentary.
Hit the ice now!
NHL 25 is available today on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 thanks to the Deluxe Edition of the game which provides 7 days early access and a host more…
- 7-Days Early Access, including a head start in initial HUT campaign and WOC season
- 4600 NHL Points
- HUT Cover Athlete Choice Pack (85 OVR, 1 of 8)
- HUT “Hockey is Family” Objectives Choice Pack (x2, 82 OVR)
- HUT Wildcard Starter Choice Pack (84 OVR, 1 of 6) -HUT NHL Player Pack
- WOC Season 1 Premium Battle Pass
- WOC Player Set -Immediate Reward In NHL 24 (Choice of Jack, Quinn, or Luke Hughes at 99 OVR)
- WOC Battle Pass XP Boost (x2)
NHL 25 Deluxe Edition will set you back £99.99 from the Xbox Store. If you don’t want all the extras, hold tight for release of the Standard Edition of NHL 25 for £69.99 from October 4th.
You should find similar access on the PlayStation Store for PS5.
Are you ready to experience the next generation of hockey gaming?
EA Sports NHL 25 Description
EA SPORTS™ NHL 25 is powered by ICE-Q, a new gameplay intelligence system that gives you the time and space to control every inch of the ice. Next-Gen Vision Control allows you to walk the blue line, square up to the puck carrier, stay locked on goal, and much more. Empowered AI completely overhauls Chel’s CPU player system, helping them execute authentic plays with a refreshed playbook that improves powerplays and opens up the ice for better overall positioning and offensive opportunities. Reactive Actions utilizes a series of new animations to make skaters more responsive in critical situations, increasing their urgency, collision avoidance, and reliability. ICE-Q is true hockey intelligence.
