NHL 25 is officially live! The new title in the NHL franchise introduces exciting new features, that aim to provide the most authentic and immersive gaming experience ever.
This year's title has a historic cover and made changes regarding the game's platforms. It also introduced some new options to the control settings.
So let's find out everything about NHL 25!
NHL 25 Release Date
NHL 25 launched on Friday, 4 October, but the game's early access started on Friday, 27 September, seven days before the official release date.
The early access was available for players who pre-order the NHL 25 Deluxe Edition.
This year the game is only available for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, as it moved away from the old-generation platforms.
The NHL community is split on this decision, with some saying it's unfair for old-gen players, while others are happy the developers only need to focus on the current-gen platforms.
NHL 25 Editions
There are two NHL 25 editions, Standard and Deluxe Edition, with both having different prices and offering distinct perks.
It's worth noting that the NHL follows the same model as other EA Sports titles, such as FC 25, Madden 25, and College Football 25, having only two editions.
The NHL 25 Standard Edition is available for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and it costs £59.99/$69.99 on both platforms. It offers the following perks for players who pre-ordered it:
- 500 NHL Points
- HUT NHL Player Pack
- WOC Battle Pass XP Boost (x2)
- Immediate Reward In NHL 24 (Choice of Jack, Quinn, or Luke Hughes at 99 OVR)
The NHL 25 Deluxe Edition is much more expensive than the Standard one, costing players £89.99/$99.99. However, this edition has many more perks, with the 7-day early access being the most relevant one.
Similar to the Standard edition, it's only available for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Players who pre-ordered the NHL 25 Deluxe Edition received the following bonuses:
- 7-Days Early Access, including a head start in the initial HUT campaign and WOC season
- 4600 NHL Points
- WOC Season 1 Premium Battle Pass
- Immediate Reward In NHL 24 (Choice of Jack, Quinn, or Luke Hughes at 99 OVR)
- HUT Cover Athlete Choice Pack (85 OVR, 1 of 8)
- HUT Wildcard Starter Choice Pack (84 OVR, 1 of 6)
- HUT “Hockey is Family” Objectives Choice Pack (x2, 82 OVR)
- HUT NHL Player Pack
- WOC Battle Pass XP Boost (x2)
- Exclusive WOC Player Set
NHL 25 Cover Star
As mentioned above, the NHL 25 cover is a historic one, as for the first time, three brothers, Quinn, Jack, and Luke Hughes, share the cover of the biggest hockey game in the world.
Fans are hoping this marks the start of a new era for the NHL franchise, with the franchise pushing barriers, and delivering a great game year after year.
Players who want to dominate the ice must check out the RealSport NHL 25 Controls guide. This guide will help users master all the controls in the game and is especially useful for new players.