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for Xbox Series X

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Visual Settings

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Auto Zoom

Select to choose the way in which the camera will capture angles. On auto, the camera will automatically adjust itself to show the best possible camera angles. The default is set to Auto.

Camera

Select to adjust the angle and height of the in-game camera. This option includes Dynamic Low, Dynamic Medium, Dynamic High, Zone, Action, Ice, Classic, Overhead, Broadcast, and True Broadcast. The default is set to Dynamic Medium.

Camera Perspective

Select this option to adjust the camera view when playing the game in all modes. This option includes Prefer Up, Prefer Down, Alternate, Home Up, and Away Up. The default is set to Prefer Up.

Player Indicator Size

Select to control the size of the indicator above a player’s head. When set to off, no indicator will be shown. This setting will only take effect if both Control Hints and Feedback Hints are set to off. The default is set to On.

Off-Screen Player Indicator

Select ON/OFF to see Player Indicators when players are outside the field of view of the game camera. The default is set to On.

Player Name Indicator

Select ON/OFF to display the player name when in position of the puck. The default is set to On.

Toggle Names on Indicators

Select ON/OFF to display the player’s name during possession of the puck, and for local multiplayer controlled players. When off, this option will turn off the visibility of players' names. The default is set to On.

Toggle Indicator Shift Length

Select On/Off to choose whether the shift length will always be displayed (in appropriate modes) as a part of the player’s indicator. The default is set to On.

X-Factor Ability Visuals

Select On/Off to display all player’s X-Factor abilities and stats, along with ability usage visualizations. The default is set to On.

Toggle Post-Goal Flow Player Overlay

Turn On/Off to display the post-goal overlays above the goal scorer, and up to two assisting players. Turning this option off will turn off all post goal overlays. The default is set to On.

Fighting Instructions

Turn On/Off to hide the fighting instructions overlay. The default is set to On.

Goalie Camera

Select this option to adjust the goalie camera height to get closer or farther from the action. This option includes Low, High, Fixed, Action, Ice, Classic, Overhead, Broadcast, True Broadcast, Dynamic Low, Dynamic Medium, and Dynamic High. The default is set to Low. 

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Puck Highlight

Select this option to increase the shadow on the puck and make it easier to see. This option includes Extra Small, Small, Medium, Large, or Off. The default is set to Medium.

Puck Size

Select the size of the puck. There are 3 sizes: Authentic (smallest), Normal and Large. The default is set to Normal.

Score Clock Overlay

Select this to choose whether the clock will be on screen and will automatically appear/disappear during gameplay. This option includes Authentic, Small or Off. The default is set to Authentic.

Shootout Camera

Select this option to adjust the height and angle of the camera during shootout. This option includes Dynamic Low, Dynamic Medium, Dynamic High, Zone, Low, Medium, High, Ice, Overhead, Classic, and True Broadcast. The default is set to Dynamic Low. 

Volume Settings

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Master Volume

Adjust to change volume levels for the entire game. This option has a value range of 0 to 10.

Coach Calls Volume

Adjust to change the volume levels of the coach. This option has a value range of 0 to 10. The default is set to 10.

Arena Announcer Volume

Adjust to change the volume of the Arena Announcer. This option has a value range of 0 to 10.

Arena Music Volume

Adjust to change the volume of the music inside the arena. This option has a value range of 0 to 10.

Commentary Volume

Adjust to change the volume of the game commentary. This option has a value range of 0 to 10.

Crowd Volume

Adjust to change the volume of the Crowd when in game. This option has a value range of 0 to 10.

Goal Horn Volume

Adjust to change the volume of the in-game goal horns. This option has a value range of 0 to 10.

Menu Music Volume

Adjust to change the volume of the music in menus. This option has a value range of 0 to 10.

SFX Volume

Adjust to change the volume of all on ice sounds. This option has a value range of 0 to 10.

Menu Music Type

Select to toggle between the NHL Soundtrack or theme. 

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Presentation

Select an option to choose the type of Presentation during a broadcast. The default is set to Condensed.

Commentary

Select an option to choose the type of Commentary during a broadcast. The default is set to Play by Play.