Two generations of ice hockey greatness graces the cover of NHL 26, with gameplay details and a trailer
EA SPORTS have revealed the first trailer for NHL 26, alongside a look at the games boxart ahead of release on September 12th on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Matthew Tkachuk is front and centre on the cover after winning back to back Stanley Cup alongside his brother Brady and their father Keith, a former ice hockey superstar from way back when (the 2000’s).
The focus this year is ‘individuality’, with each hockey star looking more like their real life counterparts, powered by the new ICE-Q 2.0 positional data, which we’re reliably informed is hugely important and cool. Cool enough for ice hockey, anyway.
‘Real-world sport data now informs player attributes and personal tendencies. Skating speed, shot power, unique behaviors and signature moves are reflected in the game, giving true hockey fans a strategic advantage. The new Goalie Crease Control System also makes netminders more responsive, with smarter positioning and quicker, more natural saves. Combined with an expanded set of X-Factors that amplify superstar abilities with unique playstyle animations and gameplay outcomes, fans will experience a deeper connection to their favorite players, whether they’re controlling them or playing against them’.
You can watch the trailer below;
Look out for more on NHL 26 coming very soon to Finger Guns.
Source [Press Release]
