XBSX NHL 22

Powered by Frostbite EA SPORTNHL 22on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series XS gets the superstar treatmentFor the first time ever experience EA SPORTS NHL on one of the industrys most powerful game engines bringing unrivaled visual detail to every hit deke and shot Superstar X-Factors lets you feel the personality and power of NHL superstars with an all-new ability system that unlocks the unique skills of the leagues most elite players Authentic to real player skill and style the stars of the NHL truly come to life in EA SPORTS NHL 22 making their time on ice more influential than ever From HUT to World of Chel Superstar X-Factors brings new class based strategy to every game modeEA SPORTS NHL 22is an all new game for a new generation giving you more ways to play and compete than ever before This is breakthrough hockeyCONTENT MIGRATIONPlayers who start playing NHL 22 on PlayStation4 or Xbox One will be able to transfer their HUT Team value and progress to PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series XS within the NHL 22 title meaning thatUsers can protect 20 player items Coach in their current lineup and transfer those over to a new consoleOnce content is transferred from Gen4 to Gen5 that content on Gen4 will be converted to untradable for security reasonsThis one time content migration will be available in December 2021GAMEPLAYFROSTBITE ENGINEFor the first time ever the legendary Frostbite engine comes to EA SPORTS NHL 22 Bringing massive visual upgrades to both current and next generation console games alike NHL 22 is one of the biggest leaps forward in graphics in franchise history From overhauled player likeness and cloth animations that bring players to life to dynamic lighting creating truly immersive game environments there is improvement everywhere you lookVisual ImprovementsAcross all game versions Frostbite delivers huge visual upgrades that dramatically enhance realism From overhauled player likenesses and all new eye animations that track and react to the action around them the superstars of the NHL have never felt more alive Everywhere you look players can expect upgrades includingOverhauled Player Likeness Over 100 star players and generic player head models have been totally rebuilt from the ground up to reflect the current season and bring more detail to your favorite playersUniform Improvements micro-detail on fabrics and component branding for patcheslogos is delivered in higher resolution making every stitch visible All done without impacting performance memory and disc utilizationHair shader upgrade across all players borrowing hair shader technology from the EA SPORTS FIFA franchise players have performant hair that lights more realisticallyEye Animations (PA2 Procedural Awareness) players are now more expressive than ever before as PA2 technology breathes new life into them with reactive eye movement Players eyes track to take notice of primary events happening around them (ex Looking for a pass) as well as secondary glances at nearby targets (ex Opposing players)Improved Skin shading new skin rendering combined with improvements in lighting adds more realism to player faces than everCloth Animation as players move so do their uniforms New animations add physics to cloth materials that react accurately in response to player movementsExclusive to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series XS game versions upgrades includeMicro Detail on Gear enhanced detail across kits and equipment gives lifelike texture to every fabric and stitch when the camera gets up close and personalMicro Detail on Environments enhanced detail on environments that adds more texture to surfaces and micro shadows against each light sourceEnhanced Cloth Simulation cloth on goalie & player pants and jerseys respond to player movements and environmentCloth Simulation on Secondary Characters coaches and referees receive more detailed cloth simulationFacial Animation adds realism to facial expressions that now crackle with life with more detailed expressions that react to the environment around themDynamic Lighting featured on all environments and characters in gameplay new dynamic lighting adds realistic texture and depth to the experienceEnhanced effects including improved skate spray The smoke has more detail that works more accurately with the lighting the skate spray will be able to hit the lens Net cam penalty box cam board cam and rail cam each have customized light glares as well as screen smudges that react to lightingStick Physics game physics get an upgrade with new physically-true stick interactions that result inBattles for the puck that are fair and based on skillStick-on-body contact that results in more accurate penalty calls in key moments like poke-checksMore realistic movement along the boards without sticks poking through geometryAugmented Reality key game stats and information are projected directly onto environmental surfaces in the game through an augmented reality-like visual package that seamlessly blends info with action Bringing more information directly into the game lets you better manage your strategy by staying on top of vital stats in real time without pausing out to the game menu to search for themNew X-Factor Animations all new player animations exclusive to Superstar X-Factor abilities add more dynamic action on ice during key moments like Pickups Deflections Protecting the Puck and moreSUPERSTAR X-FactorsFeel the power of Superstar X-Factors a game-changing system allowing you to unleash unique player abilities that make stars feel like stars where their time on the ice is more influential than ever Reserved for only the more elite players in the league Superstar X-Factor abilities separate the best from the rest and make superstars feel like their real life counterparts The game features two tiers of Superstar X-Factor abilities assigned to players; game-changing Zone abilities and enhanced Superstar abilities Each player receives one Zone ability that defines them and a secondary set of Superstar abilities The actual function of any Superstar X-Factor ability always remains the same but its level of boost changes between Zone or Superstar assignments True to the game Superstar X-Factors are inspired by the signature traits the leagues top players are known for Whether its a blistering slapshot precision passing explosive speed on the rush or lightning-fast reflexes in front of the net Superstar X-Factor abilities span all positions on the ice bringing an all new layer of class-based competition and strategy to the gameZone AbilitiesPlayers are assigned one Zone ability that defines them giving them a more unique ability that sets them apart from the competition Zone abilities are always on activating automatically under the right conditions For example a Zone ability that enhances long passing completion engages when a long pass attempt is made (however it has no effect on short passing) A particular Zone ability is available to only a limited number of players and in some cases even exclusive meaning some players have an ability unique to them that no other player in the game hasSuperstar AbilitiesAll Superstar X-Factor players also receive a set of Superstar abilities They are less powerful than Zone abilities but provide a skill boost to the skill area they representSuperstar X-Factors in Game ModesSuperstar X-Factors bring elite abilities to life in every major game mode including Hockey Ultimate Team World of Chel Franchise and Be a Pro Bringing an all new dimension of strategy Superstar X-Factors dramatically refreshes the game experience across all of the most popular ways to playGAME MODESHOCKEY ULTIMATE TEAMHUT is an NHL 22 game mode that allows you to create your fantasy lineup of NHL players alumni and icons and compete with them online Create your squad collect rewards and become the Ultimate TeamWORLD OF CHELThe WOC multiplayer hub features more ways to play than ever before Build your custom player and compete across a variety of modes including EASHL Ones and Threes arcadeBE A PROThe Be A Pro experience gives you the chance to live the life of an NHL player on and off the ice Impress the front office chase greatness as you earn your spot on the first line compete for the Stanley Cup and breakthrough to become the leagues next bestFRANCHISE MODEBuild your dynasty across multiple seasons in Franchise Mode as you take the helm of your favorite NHL team or create the expansion team of your dreams Scout players manage coaching and line chemistry and experience the frenzy of the Trade Deadline in pursuit of the Stanley Cup.