NHL 24 is out October 6th - Here's all you need to know!

NHL 24 has its release date set for October 6th, around a week earlier than what the latest titles have gotten gamers used to, and there’s lots to talk about with this years iteration!

With the new cover athlete Cale Makar being revealed earlier this week, fans of the franchise were expecting a game highlighting speed, skill and creativity - much alike what we saw last year with Trevor Zegras and Sarah Nurse being on the cover and really setting the tone for how the game would play. While there’s speed, skill and creativity in abundance in this years iteration too, NHL 24 brings a multitude of other new features to the table.

NHL 24 really aims to bring the nuances of hockey right into your living room with an all new Exhaust Engine powered by Frostbite. The Exhaust Engine includes a Sustained Pressure and Goalie Fatigue system rewarding hits in the offensive zone, cycling the puck and peppering the goalie with shots. Simultaneously, this brings a new element to being on the receiving end of such an offensive onslaught, as making simple plays to relieve pressure becomes a more viable and rewarding option. 

Overhauled physics and animations will bring over 75 new ways for goaltenders to react to plays, whereas the new Physics-Based Contact will revolutionize physical play in all areas of the rink. In NHL 24, physical contact will be more realistic than ever before and while a massive body check will be more rewarding than ever, the risk will also be great. Players will now also be able to break the glass with thundering checks or send their opponents for a change over the boards. Goaltenders will also be pleased to know that the new game introduces an Instinct System, allowing a human goalie to guess shot placement for a bonus on the save attempt. 

Mike Inglehart, Creative Director at EA Vancouver states that NHL 24 is a game made by hockey fans, for hockey fans. “With the new Exhaust Engine system and gameplay features that really capture the physical nature of hockey, NHL 24 delivers realistic body checks and a deeper defensive toolbox full of more choice and tactics that bring a whole new level of immersion to the franchise.”

Now delivering on their promise to make NHL 24 the most connected hockey experience thus far, this years iteration brings true cross-play to HUT and World of Chel game modes, meaning that same-generation Microsoft and Sony consoles can now seamlessly play together with or against each other. 

A big addition in terms of gameplay will also be new Total Control Skill Moves, making dekes and skill moves more accessible and allowing players to perform these moves out of any position. Combined with the Vision Passing System that assigns buttons for passing to certain teammates and the addition of a new one-touch pass mechanic, creativity and quick wits will be prevalent when generating highlight reel plays in NHL 24. 

Preorder your copy of NHL 24 now - Deluxe edition preorders get double entitlement and a number of preorder perks the get their HUT and WoC careers started!