Company Electronic Arts officially announced NHL 22, presenting a trailer showcasing the new engine, as well as screenshots and cover art. According to the developers, we are waiting for the first part of the series, sharpened for consoles Playstation 5 and Xbox Series… However, it will also be released on Playstation 4 and Xbox one…
The novelty will work on the Frostbite engine from DICE, which is also used in modern sports simulators in the FIFA and Madden NFL line, which will allow developers to create improved graphics, lighting and environmental objects in the game. The proprietary engine will be presented in all versions of the game.
A special edition called X-Factor Edition, for pre-ordering which players will receive three days of early access and various bonus content.
Auston Matthews will once again grace the cover of the game following his appearance on NHL 20 box art.
“The game will boast unsurpassed detailing of athletes and ice arenas that faithfully recreate real-life prototypes. In addition, the game will add a superstar X-Factor system that will make hockey superstars even brighter and more prominent. Auston Matthews, world-class center from” Toronto Maple Leafs, returns to the cover of EA SPORTS NHL in NHL 22 after his incredible 2023-21 season, in which he won the Maurice Richard Trophy for most goals in a regular season.
In NHL 22, AI players will be much better able to perceive and respond to their surroundings. In addition to improved detail and player accuracy, NHL 22 will receive a number of other improvements, such as accurate physics of the interaction of clubs on ice.
Thanks to the Superstar X-Factor system, users will have access to two types of abilities: Zone Abilities and Superstar Abilities. Zone Abilities will dramatically improve the capabilities of the strongest players, and Superstar Abilities will reflect the skills of the most outstanding players in the upper echelon. For example, Leon Dreiseitl, center forward at the Edmonton Oilers, will receive the “Tape to Tape” ability, reflecting his masterful pass. Tampa Bay Lightning goalkeeper Andrey Vasilevsky will receive the “Contortionist” skill, which will bring his ability to violently defend the goal with his body into the game. All of this will not only revolutionize the gameplay in NHL 22, but also add depth to various modes: Franchise Mode, Be A Pro, Hockey Ultimate Team and World of CHEL, “- reads the official description.
NHL 22 release expected October 15, 2023 years on Playstation 5, Playstation 4, Xbox series x and Xbox one…
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