New Gameplay and Presentation Features

Frostbite™-powered gameplay updates across EA SPORTS™ NHL® 22 include new physics, updated visuals, and realistic animations.

Augmented Reality Broadcast

Get the info you need without taking your eyes off the ice with as key game stats and more are projected onto physical surfaces in the game via an augmented reality-like visual package. Plus, every time you execute a highlight reel play, a 3D graphic will project over your player to pump you up and demoralize your opponent.

Everything you need to know, right in front of you

Player Facial Expressions

Overhauled player likenesses, eye movement animations, and shaders for hair and skin make players look and act more realistic everywhere on the ice. Eye movement and facial expressions visibly react to the changing environment and in-game moments.

Real players, real faces, real hockey

Stick Physics

Stick play has been overhauled with new gameplay physics, resulting in moves that look, feel, and affect games in true-to-life ways. Expect realistic battles for the puck, fouls called for stick to body contact, and more.

Win the puck, deke, and shoot like never before

Skill Moves and Environments

New skill moves, environments, and X-Factors will stand out for all the right reasons thanks to the new visual details provided by Frostbite. New gameplay mechanics and animations will make X-Factor abilities shine even more as they visually affect each game and interact with other players and the environment.

Show off your moves in the league's top arenas

ONLY FOR THE ELITE

This game-changing system lets you unleash unique player abilities that make stars feel like stars as they influence games in new ways. Superstar X-Factor abilities separate the best from the rest in tangible ways that you can feel when they're on the ice.

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Order the X-Factor Edition to get Dual Entitlement** to play on both Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One or PS4 and PS5 and get bonus content across game modes.