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New Presentation Updates & Features

From the Grudge Match system to the integration of SAPIEN Technology in character likenesses, hockey is not only built different in NHL 25 – it looks different too.

In-game shot of image of Chicago Blackhawks centre Connor Bedard Connor Bedard on the ice.
NHL 25 in-game shot of Nashville Predators forward Steven Stamkos looking into the camera.

Next-Gen Characters

The next best thing to the real thing. Thanks to the introduction of SAPIEN Technology and the power of the Frostbite Engine on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, all of NHL 25’s in-game characters have received a serious visual overhaul.

NHL 25 in-game screen of a grudge match between Vancouver Canucks and the New Jersey Devils.

Grudge Match

Hockey is at its best when the competition is fierce. The all-new Grudge Match System tracks the history of matchups between teams across online and offline modes, showing relevant stats from previous meetings to add more context and stakes to the action. Grudge Match also includes Impact Players, who earn special X-Factors related to their standout performance in the previous matchups, along with new contextually driven cinematics and commentary that turn up the heat of rivalry.

In-game shot of Pittsburgh Penguins centre Sidney Crosby holding his hockey stick across his waist.

Infinite Camera System

The all-new Infinite Camera System completely revamps replays with increased variety and authenticity of angles. Those include broadcast-inspired wire, drone, and other static cameras positioned throughout the rink to capture even more of the action.

Features

Screenshot of Utah Hockey Club Right Winger Clayton Keller in NHL 25, holding a hockey stick and ready to compete.
Screenshot of the HUT Wildcard logo in lime green on a dark background, with the NHL 25 logo in white above it.
Image showing the NHL 25 logo in white and the EA SPORTS World of Chel (WOC) logo on a blue background.
Image featuring in-game content from NHL 25's Arcade Mode with the NHL Arcade, NHL Arcade Plus, and NHL Frenzy logos in the foreground.

ICE-Q

Built on an all-new logic-driven animation system, ICE-Q responds to contextual events on the ice with unprecedented authenticity and is the foundation of Chel’s gameplay overhaul.

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Franchise Mode

Franchise Mode gets a revamp in NHL 25. Starting with the Franchise hub, streamlined navigation gives players access to new, relevant, and easy-to-digest information. We’ll reveal more Franchise updates in the coming months.

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HUT

Check out all the new ways you can build your dream roster in Hockey Ultimate Team, including Wildcard Mode that brings unique rulesets to keep players on their toes and ready to adapt with each and every cycle. Plus, all of the XP earned in Squad Battles, Rivals, and Wild Card are now combined into a single progression path.

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WOC Live Events

Get ready for all new ways to play through an expanded World of Chel Live Event schedule. We’ll keep you up to date with all the details closer to launch.

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EA SPORTS NHL Arcade

Arcade mode returns to the NHL franchise for the first time since 2017, bringing a fun, high-energy way to play NHL 25.

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