Press release
Built Different: EA SPORTS™ NHL® 25 With ICE-Q Now Available Worldwide
ICE-Q Gameplay Intelligence System, a Revamped Franchise Mode, Overhauled Presentation, and New HUT Innovations Deliver a Next-Generation Hockey Experience
About this update from Electronic Arts Inc.
[{"type":"text","content":"\nICE-Q Gameplay Intelligence System, a Revamped Franchise Mode, Overhauled Presentation, and New HUT Innovations Deliver a Next-Generation Hockey Experience\n\nWatch the Official Gameplay Trailer HERE\n\n REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nElectronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) sets a new standard in hockey authenticity with EA SPORTS™ NHL® 25, now available worldwide on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. The new ICE-Q gameplay system gives players the time and space to control every inch of the ice, bringing a whole new level of hockey intelligence to EA SPORTS NHL. Plus, a revamped Franchise Mode, overhauled presentation with the all-new Grudge Match system as well as the integration of SAPIEN Technology improving character likenesses, NHL 25 is the truest representation of the sport.\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241004797955/en/BUILT DIFFERENT: EA SPORTS™ NHL® 25 WITH ICE-Q NOW AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE (Photo: Business Wire)\n“EA SPORTS NHL 25 brings an unparalleled level of intelligence to the franchise with the introduction of ICE-Q,” said Chris Haluke, Senior Producer for EA SPORTS NHL. “Whether it's creating time and space in gameplay with ICE-Q or leading the front office with the revamped Franchise Mode, this year’s game offers a truly immersive NHL experience that will appeal to veterans of the game and Chel rookies alike.”\n\nEA SPORTS NHL 25 launches today with an array of exciting new features:\n\n\nICE-Q is True Hockey Intelligence: Built on a new logic-driven animation system, ICE-Q responds to contextual events on the ice with unprecedented authenticity. Next-Gen Vision Control, Empowered AI and Reactive Actions provide the foundation of Chel’s gameplay overhaul, while Skill-Based One Timers create authentic gameplay tension as offensive excitement and expectation mix with defensive concern and anticipation. Learn more about the all new features in the deep dive trailer here and the blog post here.\n\n\nRevamped Franchise Mode: Franchise Mode gets a revamp in NHL 25. Starting with the Franchise hub, streamlined navigation gives players access to new, relevant and easy-to-digest information. Contract clauses and trade protection now add to the authenticity, giving players insight into what happens during negotiations. Plus, new conversat...