NHL 22 releases worldwide on October 15th, 2021, but if you pre-order the X-Factor Edition you can play 3 days early on October 12th.
Want to experience breakthrough hockey before that? Get more NHL 22 when you join EA Play! Members can play a 10-hour trial of the full game starting on October 7th.
| With EA PLAY | Without EA PLAY | |
| X-Factor Edition (Xbox, Playstation) | October 7th, 2021 |
October 12th, 2021
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| Standard Edition (Xbox Series X|S, PS5) | October 7th, 2021 |
October 12th, 2021
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| Standard Edition (Xbox One, PS4) | October 7th, 2021 |
October 15th, 2021
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You will begin receiving your HUT Pre-order content the first time you login after the NHL 22 Worldwide Launch on October 15th.