When does NHL 22 come out?

By Patches ChanceUS Sports Editor

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NHL 22 isn't far away now as the release date looms and EA Play Trial are just around the corner.

If you're wondering when NHL 22 will finally come out, we've got all the details on release date, time, Early Access, and more.

When does NHL 22 come out?

The official release date for NHL 22 is October 15, 2021, but there are a few ways you can actually get access even sooner.

If you don't want to wait for NHL 22 to come out with the official release, you can get in on the action in less than 24 hours when the NHL 22 Trial goes live.

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EA PLAY: The trial will offer special Early Access ahead of launch

The EA Play Trial offers 10 hours of free access, but the catch is you'll need to be a subscriber to either EA Play or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

If you do that, you'll be able to play the NHL 22 Trial which comes out on October 7, 2021, over a full week before launch day.

We've got more details here on the exact release time of the NHL 22 Trial and how you can get in on the action.

How to Pre Order NHL 22

If you are hoping to pre order NHL 22, there's still time to do that before the official release date arrives.

On top of Early Access being available temporarily with the 10-hour EA Play Trial, players who pre order the NHL 22 X Factor Edition will get to play the full unrestricted game on October 13, 2021.

You can use the following links to pre order NHL 22 right now, including a few with discounts for EA Play members:

Microsoft Store

Amazon

PlayStation Store

Best Buy

You can find more details here on the various pre order rewards that comes with the Standard and X Factor Edition of NHL 22.

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