First NHL 26 Trailer Reveals Release Date, Platforms, and More

EA Sports has unveiled details about the upcoming game, NHL 26, the latest addition to their annual sports series. A fresh trailer has been released, revealing information such as the release date, platforms, and other details. Set for launch on September 12th, the standard edition of NHL 26 will cost $69.99. Similar to its predecessor, NHL 25, NHL 26 will only be available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, meaning that older Sony and Microsoft platforms are no longer supported, and PC users will have to wait.

Pre-purchasing the standard version of NHL 26 comes with several perks. Among them is early access for seven days, but there are additional benefits too. These include a HUT Starter Choice Pack, 4600 NHL Points, a WOC Vanity Set, and more. If you digitally pre-order NHL 26, you’ll also get Matthew Tkachuk with a 99 OVR in NHL 25 instantly. As announced this week, Tkachuk is the cover athlete for this year, so the pre-order bonus fits perfectly. The latest trailer for NHL 26 can be found beneath it.

It turns out that enthusiasts who were eagerly anticipating the arrival of NHL 26 on Nintendo Switch 2 might be in for a letdown. Given the series’ history, this isn’t entirely unexpected; it’s been over a decade since the last time an NHL game was available on a Nintendo system (NHL 06 on GameCube). Since the recent announcement, it has been 20 years since Electronic Arts (EA) introduced the series to a Nintendo platform. EA’s approach towards supporting Nintendo platforms appears to be evolving in the Switch 2 era, as Madden NFL 26 is scheduled for release on the system soon. While this has sparked some optimism among hockey fans about an NHL release, it seems that the sport might still be too specialized for EA to take a chance on another platform.

If you’re eager to take NHL 26 on the go without finding it on Steam or Switch 2, I regret to inform you that such an option is not available at the moment. The thought of hockey enthusiasts worldwide enjoying the NHL series in locker rooms or at peewee games is quite intriguing, but sadly, it appears this dream will remain unrealized for now. Perhaps next year’s NHL 27 might offer a different story, but let’s keep our expectations in check unless there’s a significant shift in plans.

As we draw closer to the release of NHL 26 (approximately one month from now), anticipation builds for the unveiling of additional details. Given that last year’s version had several areas ripe for enhancement, it will be intriguing to discover the modifications and whether the developers can create a distinctive gaming experience. This is an ongoing challenge with annual sports games, and NHL 26 certainly falls into this category. With the game retailing at $69.99, let’s hope that the developers provide compelling reasons for fans of hockey to upgrade next month.

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2025-08-06 19:23