Features
- Ice-Q 2.0 powered by Nhl Edge: Ice-Q 2.0 utilizes powerful Nhl Edge data so you can think, move, and play like your favorite superstars. By informing player Attributes, Tendencies, and with the all-new Goalie Crease Control System, Nhl Edge data brings a deeper level of authenticity to Chel. Those genuine player skill updates and trademark tendencies enhance the action, whether you’re aware of Matthew Tkachuk’s relentless motor or not. Overall, it’s an impact you can see and feel on a strategic level, as Ice-Q 2.0 changes the way lines are constructed, along with players’ tactics from game to game and shift to shift.
- Attributes: The Nhl Edge data that powers Ice-Q 2.0 is used to inform player attributes like skating acceleration, top speed, slap shot power, and wrist shot power. This provides authentic differentiation for in-game superstars and offers players exciting strategic advantages.
- Tendencies: What makes a superstar stand out is their individual tendencies on the ice. Highlighting their signature moves — like Draisaitl’s low shooting spot on the goal line and Trouba’s proclivity for laying the body — brings their on-ice character to life. It’s those unique ingredients that make superstars great, and those behaviours are complemented by dynamic new X-Factors for increased impact.
- Goalie Crease Control System: The Goalie Crease Control System brings fresh fire to the netminder with an upgraded awareness between the posts, thanks to new close-range saves, poke checks, as well as upgraded Ai positioning that gives goalies increased control over the blue paint. These real-time reactions allow goalies to respond fluidly to changes in puck direction with split-second authenticity.
- Ice-Q 2.0 Presentation:When you pick up the sticks, you can feel the difference that Ice-Q 2.0 brings, but now with all-new presentation elements, you get detailed, visualized breakdowns of that impact. Expanded replay insights highlight everything from skating speed, shot speed, and shooting percentage, to save zones, threat analyses on goal, and team stat comparisons. Enhanced broadcast graphics showcase player stats at faceoffs to amp up the in-game storytelling, along with new multi-story visual and audio replay packages that highlight important, sequential game narratives, like when a D-Man of Makar’s ilk orchestrates a steal that leads to a late game-changing goal.
- X-Factors: X-Factors enhances an arsenal of 28 abilities over five different categories with unique animations, tactical gameplay outcomes, and tiers of impact. This makes X-Factors a formidable on-ice weapon, while also helping superstars truly feel like superstars, including with bold new presentation elements. So when Auston Matthews fires off his Quick Release X-Factor, its speed and power may catch the opponent’s goalie by surprise, just like he does on the regular Irl. In World of Chel, players can now also utilize the all-new X-Factor build system to endlessly create, tweak, and experiment with their player builds.
Product Description
In-Depth Look
Gameplay built from ICE-Q 2.0 and NHL EDGE
ICE-Q 2.0 utilizes powerful NHL EDGE data to make superstars think, move, and play more realistically. By informing player Attributes, Tendencies, and with the all-new Goalie Crease Control System, NHL EDGE data brings deeper authenticity to Chel.
X-Factors
X-Factors enhances an arsenal of 28 abilities over five different categories. This adds strategy to loadouts, since you can’t just stack the strongest perks, and gives players clearer feedback with visual triggers when abilities activate.
HUT Seasons
HUT Seasons are a massive new part of Ultimate Team this year, bringing an all-new, dynamic game mode experience where every match-up matters. Each season brings rotating programs like Captains or Icons, a ranked ladder with seasonal resets, offline Cup Chase games, and weekly live content.
Be a Pro Updates
A revamped Be A Pro mode allows the player to live their hockey journey from rookie to superstar with fresh storylines, characters, challenges, and cut scenes.
Specs
Order Attributes
| UPC | 014633384314 |
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General
| Brand Name | Electronic Arts |
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| Vendor Part Number | 38431 |
| GameStop Exclusive | false |
Gameplay
| Number of Players | 1-4 |
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| Online Multiplayer | true |
| Number of Online Players | 1-12 |
| Co-op Mode | false |
| Perspective | 3rd Person |
| Genre | Sports |
Compatability
| Compatible Platforms | PlayStation 5 |
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Fandom
| Franchise | NHL |
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| Publisher Name | Electronic Arts |
| Developer Name | EA Vancouver |
Dimension
| Product Length | 6.75 |
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| Product Width | 5.32 |
| Product Height | 0.6 |
| Product Unit of Measure | in |
| Product Weight | 0.29 |
| Product Weight Unit of Measure | lbs |
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICE-Q 2.0 in NHL 26 and how does it improve gameplay?
ICE-Q 2.0 is the new gameplay system powered by NHL EDGE data. It incorporates real player and puck tracking (from NHL rinks) to make player speed, acceleration, shot power, and goalie reactions more realistic.
Which platforms will NHL 26 be released on and when is the release date?
NHL 26 releases on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 12, 2025. Deluxe Edition owners get early access starting September 5.
What is the Goalie Crease Control System in NHL 26?
This is a redesigned goalie system with better positioning, improved AI in the net, over 80 new save animations, more responsive reactions (especially in close range), and better logic for rebounds and crosses.
How does NHL EDGE data change player authenticity and attributes?
NHL EDGE adds real-world stats into the game: puck & player tracking data like top speed, shot location, skating acceleration, and tendencies are used to differentiate superstars more accurately.
What updates are there to Be A Pro mode in NHL 26?
Be A Pro has been revamped with more immersive story elements, new cutscenes, higher stakes, off-ice narrative, and greater emotional weight in career progression.
What is new in NHL 26’s HUT (Hockey Ultimate Team) Seasons?
HUT Seasons is more dynamic now with updated game mode mechanics, more meaningful matches, new team building mechanics, and rewards tied to performance.