Sept. 12, 2025 PS5, Series X|S

NHL 26

Game facts

When is NHL 26 coming out?

NHL 26 is scheduled to release on Sep 12, 2025.

What are the NHL 26 review scores?

NHL 26 has an OpenCritic Top Critics average of 72/100 based on 37 reviews.

Which platforms is NHL 26 on?

NHL 26 is listed on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S.

Play like a superstar in EA Sports NHL 26. That starts with ICE-Q 2.0, now powered by NHL EDGE data, so your favorite superstars think, move, and play like their on-ice selves. That includes data-informed Attributes and Tendencies which make star players perform in true-to-life fashion, with their playstyles and decision-making game-aware and impactful. A fine-tuned and enhanced arsenal of 28 X-Factors spans five different categories and is driven by unique animations, tactical gameplay outcomes, and tiers of impact, turning each into a formidable on-ice weapon. Superstars now truly feel like superstars.

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