EA Sports NHL 26
Release Date: September 12, 2025
The thirty-fifth installment of the hockey sports series, published by Electronic Arts. NHL 26 offers various innovations, including an ICE-Q 2.0 system, an improved Be a Pro mode, a HUT Season mode and the X-Factors feature with 28 different skills.
The sports game series titled NHL, published by Electronic Arts, was initiated by the game NHL Hockey released in 1991. NHL 26 described here is its thirty-fifth installment, prepared by the EA Vancouver studio.
NHL 26 introduces four main innovations that distinguish this title from its predecessors:
NHL 26 was built on a proven gameplay scheme, in which we play matches, leading our team to victory. We can play both alone, competing with AI, and with other players (locally or over the Internet).
Platforms:
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
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A series of ice hockey simulators based on the license of the largest American hockey league. The brand is owned by Electronic Arts, and the development is handled by EA Canada studio.
On the occasion of the announcement of NHL 26, we learned about the game's release date, target platforms, and key new features.
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Christian Pieniazek
August 7, 2025
Game Ratings for NHL 26 Video Game.
Shacknews: 5 / 10 by Bill Lavoy
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Loot Level Chill: 8 / 10 by Chris White
EA Sports NHL 26 has made some big improvements to gameplay that become more noticeable over time, with a new Be-A-Pro mode that is better than before.
Hardcore Gamer: 3.5 / 5 by Cory Wells
NHL 26 builds on last year's overhaul with improved gameplay and a revamped Be a Pro mode, but legacy problems still hold it back.
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