New Exhaust Engine and Physics-Based Contact Revolutionize Gameplay
EA SPORTS is stepping up its game with the most intense NHL experience yet. NHL 24 is set to hit PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on October 6th, 2023. With Colorado Avalanche superstar defenseman Cale Makar as the cover athlete, NHL 24 promises to bring hard-hitting action and game-changing features.
The Rush of Hockey: Exhaust Engine and Sustained Pressure System
Players can truly feel the rush and fatigue of high-pressure games with the brand-new Exhaust Engine powered by Frostbite. This includes the Sustained Pressure and Goalie Fatigue systems, letting players experience the concentrated intensity that hockey is renowned for. Keeping pressure in the attack zone will lower opponents’ attributes temporarily, opening up more movement and setting up plays.
The Goalie Fatigue System affects the netminder’s ability to react over time, with more than 75 new goalie animations to make the experience come to life.
Physical Contact Takes Center Ice: Breaking Glass and More
NHL 24’s overhauled physics and animations bring realistic body checks and physical contact like never before. Bigger checks can open up more turnover opportunities and even break the glass, sending opponents to the bench.
Connecting Players: Expansion of Cross-Play
Enhanced cross-play in NHL 24 allows Hockey Ultimate Team and World of Chel players to compete with and against others across same-generation Sony and Microsoft consoles. This ensures that NHL is more connected than ever.
Cale Makar Shines: New Era of Elite Gameplay
Cale Makar’s dynamic abilities are represented in the on-ice improvements in NHL 24. The multi-talented player’s vision, control on the ice, and success with the Colorado Avalanche in the 2022 Stanley Cup makes him the ideal cover star.
Exhaust Engine: Innovating Gameplay with Total Control
All-new gameplay features in NHL 24 provide an unprecedented level of control. The Exhaust Engine revamps the NHL gameplay experience, introducing the in-game Sustained Pressure System and Goalie Fatigue System. Total Control Skill Moves and the Vision Passing System enhance player handling, while updated Human Goalie Controls make playing in goal more accessible and intuitive.
Hockey Ultimate Team and World of Chel: Enhanced Experience
HUT Moments and real-time objective-tracking system enhance the experience in NHL 24. World of Chel is also more dynamic, with improved matchmaking, customization, EASHL Playoffs, WOC Battle Pass, and more.
Immersion in Presentation: Flex Moments and Dynamic Rink Boards
Modernized presentation in NHL 24 offers over 75 new goal celebration animations, camera angles, lighting effects, and more. Dynamic Rink Boards expand the augmented reality broadcast, communicating key moments and adding to the excitement.
Pre-order Details and EA Play Benefits
Various pre-order bonuses, including the NHL 24 X-Factor Edition with exclusive items and early access, are available. EA Play members can enjoy more benefits such as three days of early access and member-only rewards.
Developed by EA Vancouver and EA Bucharest, NHL 24 is set to make waves in the gaming community with a new level of immersion and control, bringing the full intensity of hockey to players worldwide. Make sure to mark your calendars for October 6th and prepare for a new era of elite gameplay with NHL 24.
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
