NHL 26 has a release date. Electronic Arts sees the game's success in 4 new features

On the occasion of the announcement of NHL 26, we learned about the game's release date, target platforms, and key new features.

Christian Pieniazek

NHL 26 has a release date. Electronic Arts sees the game's success in 4 new features, image source: Electronic Arts.
NHL 26 has a release date. Electronic Arts sees the game's success in 4 new features Source: Electronic Arts.

Electronic Arts is preparing for a virtual sports season. One of its elements will be the release of NHL 26, which is the next installment of the series dedicated to ice hockey. The title announced by this publisher is heading for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, and will launch on September 12th. Nonetheless, players who pre-order its Deluxe Edition will get access to it 7 days earlier, on September 5th.

The list of new features introduced in NHL 26 is led by four new features:

  1. ICE-Q 2.0 is the new version of the system responsible for AI behavior and gameplay realism, based on NHL Edge data;
  2. X-Factors gives us access to 28 skills, which are divided into 5 different categories;
  3. The improved Be A Pro mode allows us to "live our hockey adventure from novice to superstar;"
  4. HUT Seasons is a new game mode where "every match" is supposed to matter.

We'll learn more about the new updates in the coming weeks.

  1. NHL 26 - official website

NHL 26

September 12, 2025

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Christian Pieniazek

Author: Christian Pieniazek

Started working with Gamepressure.com in August 2016. Although the Game Encyclopedia has been his pride and joy from the beginning, he also writes for the Newsroom and the Editorial section. Gained professional experience through a now-defunct service, in which he worked for almost three years. Graduated in Cultural Studies at the AGH University of Krakow. Runs his own business, jogs, cycles, loves mountain hiking, is a fan of nu metal, is interested in space, and of course, enjoys playing games. Feels best in action games with an open world and RPGs, although won't turn down good racing or shooting games.

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