EA Vancouver

NHL 26

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.

Released: 12 September 2025
Developer: EA Vancouver
Publisher: EA Sports
Engine: Frostbite
Perspective: Third person
Age rating: PEGI 12 · ESRB E10+
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S · PlayStation 5
Genres: Simulator · Sport