EA Sports has announced the release of NHL 23 Confirmed for October 14th. At the same time, the new features of this year's installment will be presented, including the expanded cross-play feature.
Thanks to the Frostbite engine, it promises NHL 23 This year also brings new authenticity and gameplay improvements with more than 500 new animations, vibrant arenas, extensive customization options for Franchise Mode, and a new way to play HUT through the implementation of IIHF women's national teams.
For the first time, players can now choose from the IIHF women's national teams and play alongside their male counterparts in a Hockey Ultimate Team (HUT) lineup. Following their introduction last year, national teams continue to play an important role in NHL 23National games in HUT events now reward basic and master items. Additionally, players can now participate in new rotating game themes in HUT Rivals. NHL 23 It also introduces three new tiers of HUT Rivals rewards based on wins or winning streaks.
The Frostbite engine provides the game's visual immersion. From electrifying new direct-shot, hat-trick, and shootout celebrations to roaring arenas with revamped crowd interaction and context-sensitive reactions, it offers NHL 23 An authentic in-game atmosphere. New puck animations make the game even more exciting with more than 500 animated stumbles, free-puck plays, and an enhanced goalie AI.
Enhanced crossplay
Another new feature is cross-platform matchmaking, which NHL 23 further solidifying its position as the leading social experience in November 2022: Cross-platform matchmaking on consoles of the same generation in World of CHEL and HUT reduces waiting times and offers players more opportunities than ever before thanks to the larger player pools.
Franchise mode returns in NHL 23 also returns with additional league settings and takes the versatility of the game to a new level by allowing adjustments to the number of teams, games to be played, conferences, playoff rounds, salary caps, and more.
Fans who NHL 23 Pre-order starting today and receive various game content as a bonus: The EA SPORTS NHL 23 X-Factor Edition includes the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions, as well as the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S versions of the game, three days of early access, 4.600 NHL Points, a HUT X-Factor Player Choice Pack, a HUT X-Factor PowerUp Starter Pack, an X-Factor Women's HUT Choice Pack, five World of Chel X-Factor Zone Ability unlocks, two Be A Pro X-Factor Slot unlocks, an XP boost, bonus trait points, and a signed World of CHEL jersey (digital) by Sarah Nurse.
