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NHL 26

PlayStation 5

Release Date: September 12, 2025
Genres: Simulator, Sport
Themes: Non-fiction
Game Type: Main game
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Game Modes: Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Player Perspective: Third person
IGDB Rating: 69.9/100

Overview

Play like a superstar in EA Sports NHL 26. That starts with ICE-Q 2.0, now powered by NHL EDGE data, so your favorite superstars think, move, and play like their on-ice selves. That includes data-informed Attributes and Tendencies which make star players perform in true-to-life fashion, with their playstyles and decision-making game-aware and impactful. A fine-tuned and enhanced arsenal of 28 X-Factors spans five different categories and is driven by unique animations, tactical gameplay outcomes, and tiers of impact, turning each into a formidable on-ice weapon. Superstars now truly feel like superstars.