EA Sports NHL 26 Announced, Coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on September 12

EA has formally unveiled the latest addition to its ice hockey series – EA Sports NHL 26. This fresh installment is set for launch on September 12, and it’s destined for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S platforms. The athletes featured on the cover of the Deluxe Edition for EA Sports NHL 26 have been revealed as brothers Mathew and Brady Tkachuk, accompanied by their father Keith Tkachuk. The trailer for the game can be seen below.

The Deluxe Edition of the game provides players an advantage by granting early access to play for seven days before its official release on September 12. Apart from this, it comes packed with additional in-game items such as 4,600 NHL Points, HUT Icon Choice Pack, HUT Starter Choice Pack, HUT Heroes Choice Pack, and the World of CHEL Vanity Set.

When purchasing either version of the game, additional perks are offered such as:

1. The HUT NHL Player Pack, featuring Matthew Tkachuk with a 99 Overall Rating, immediately usable in last year’s NHL 25.
2. Two experience (XP) boosters for the World of CHEL Battle Pass.
3. By opting for the standard edition, you also receive 500 NHL Points – an advantage not found in the Deluxe Edition.

Matthew Tkachuk, Florida Panthers forward, stated that he, his father Brady, and he himself are all distinct individuals who play freely. Sharing the cover of NHL 26 is a reflection of this independence. As someone who has always aimed to bring his unique style to the ice, seeing this represented in NHL 26 feels like it’s truly him on the game.

In terms of gameplay aspects, the upcoming EA Sports NHL 26 offers an enhanced Be A Pro experience that transports players through a captivating journey starting as a rookie athlete, ultimately rising to become an NHL star. This mode introduces fresh narrative arcs, characters, and cinematic scenes, immersing players in diverse competitions such as the World Juniors, progressing all the way from the draft to the professional leagues.

In keeping with current trends in sports games from EA, it’s no surprise that NHL 26 will incorporate an Ultimate Team mode. As per the announcement, this mode offers a fresh, dynamic approach to competition, introducing innovative mechanisms for team construction, ranked matches, and even an offline option. Given the updated roster of athletes in NHL 26, the Ultimate Team mode will also introduce new Heroes and Icons player cards, along with visual enhancements.

In a recent announcement, Mike Inglehart, the creative director, stated that “NHL 26” promises an incredibly realistic gaming experience unlike any other we’ve built so far. This game is specifically designed for enthusiastic hockey fans who appreciate genuine hockey authenticity – those who truly embody and understand the game’s essence. From enhancing gameplay mechanics to delivering a significant upgrade in the Be A Pro mode since NHL 21, our focus this year has been on bridging these fans closer to their beloved teams and the iconic moments that characterize the NHL.

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2025-08-07 15:14