{"id":127556,"date":"2022-08-25T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-25T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/?p=186157"},"modified":"2022-08-25T19:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-08-25T19:00:00","slug":"greater-together-in-ea-sports-nhl-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2022\/08\/25\/greater-together-in-ea-sports-nhl-23\/","title":{"rendered":"Greater Together in EA Sports NHL 23"},"content":{"rendered":"
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NHL 23<\/i> is redefining what it means to be greater together. So grab your friends and gear up for the most connected Chel experience yet.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

Canadian forward Sarah Nurse breaks records and shatters expectations everywhere she goes, and she\u2019s doing it again as the first female player to be featured on the official worldwide cover of an NHL game for NHL 23<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. Nurse is joined by Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras, one of the most exciting young players in the NHL \u2014 in fact, one of the youngest players to ever be featured on an NHL cover!<\/p>\n

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Women\u2019s Players in Ultimate Team<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Now you can truly create your dream roster of the greatest players in the world with the introduction of women\u2019s and men\u2019s mixed rosters in Ultimate Team.<\/p>\n

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Cross-Platform Matchmaking<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Later this year in an update, cross-platform matchmaking is officially coming to NHL 23<\/em>. Connect with friends and face off against players around the world in Ultimate Team and World of Chel. Spend less time waiting and more time hitting the ice with friends!<\/p>\n

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Last Chance Puck Movement<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Turn missed opportunities into fresh chances to make the highlight reel. Stumble Actions let you go from stumbling to taking a last-ditch shot, Loose Puck Plays give you a chance to turn an errant pass or shot into a moment of glory, but beware: Enhanced Goalie AI will make it even tougher to score.<\/p>\n

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Presentation<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Turn every big moment into a party, from the Stanley Cup trophy celebration to vibrant post-goal light shows and team celebrations. On-ice projections for NHL teams, national teams, and make you feel like you\u2019re really on the ice, even offline. Plus, the all-new Crowd Engagement Score algorithm makes virtual fans feel like the real deal as they react to their team\u2019s highest highs and lowest lows.<\/p>\n

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Game Mode Updates<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Forging your dream roster in Ultimate Team just got even better with the rotating HUT Rivals playlist, as well three additional tiers of rewards based on Wins and Win Streaks. Franchise takes dynasty-building to the next level with all-new ways to customize your league as your blaze your trail of glory.<\/p>\n

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Pre-order early for maximum rewards<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Don\u2019t wait! When you pre-order (terms and conditions<\/a>) the NHL 23 X-Factor Edition<\/a><\/em><\/strong> for Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One by September 16, you\u2019ll receive a HUT Team Builder Choice Pack (2 of 32) on top of all other pre-order rewards:<\/p>\n