Game
NHL 26
70IGDB player score
7 ratings
About this game
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.
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Trailers & videos
Announcement Trailer
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Game facts
Release date
Sep 12, 2025
Developer
EA Vancouver
Publisher
EA Sports
Platforms
Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5
Genres
Simulator, Sport
Themes
Non-fiction
Game modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Franchise
NHL
Perspective
Third person
Critic score
74 / 100 (2 reviews)
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