NHL 24 another year they dont listen to offline community

I’d like to know why the mark is missed so often when it comes to adding/updating offline modes. Obviously I’ll never get an answer, still curious though.

Not sure if it’s miscommunication, lack of time, difficult programming or just wrong creative direction.

It sounds like the reality of the situation is we are in for another FULL year discussing things we want to see in the offline modes without having the slightest clue what direction it’s going in.

I personally don’t want to get more into anything until after we have all of the info about NHL 24.

I know they said they didn’t make any major changes or focus energy on this years game, but how much energy would it take to fix the current bugs we had and just opening up the customization options we asked for?

Although I wouldn’t be super pleased with only those changes, at least it’s something and I’m sure most would actually be satisfied with that.

Their "long-term plans" probably revolve around trying to find a way to milk us offline players for more money without improving anything.

I wouldn't mind paying a little more for offline if they would listen to our complaints and do something about them

I would much prefer a trembling controller to something visual.

EA Keeps missing the mark with its "it's in the game" slogan.

There isn't a pressure meter for players and one isn't needed. You can feel it. Soooo stupid.

After reading this thread I believe I will not be purchasing this product unless changes are made

So is the full presentation option back at least or is it still that bushleague condensed crap??

Well, I'll buy it when hybrid controls and offline options are fixed, see yall then....

just cancelled my pre-order :-( very sad to not be able to play this game after 30 plus years....Good work boys! 

@EA_AljoThis year everyone should have full control over roster editing/ anything creation zone, I can't see any excuses why. I remember when roster sharing was added, seemed pointless in many ways since you cant fully edit anyone's appearance/ you have to start over in game modes just to make someone from LW to RW (or both) Nothing has changed for possibly two games now.

Are offline rosters used in any of the online modes? (I've pretty much never played online lol) if so that'd be a good sign that maybe it was the only thing past gameplay/ presentation that was touched for the offline portion this year. In that interview Mike never actually said "there will be no changes to offline modes whatsoever" so there's hope I think.

Hello,

We were promised that NHL 24 would be a huge step forward for the EA NHL franchise. One that would please all fans. However, based on what I have seen, only the online (HUT, WoCHEL) community has been sufficiently addressed. You have to understand that many people who buy games like Madden, NHL, FC, etc do NOT play for online modes. They play for a true-to-life experience of a game environment and taking the reins of a player, coach, general manager, or even an owner. That has been the foundation of these games, and if it weren’t for that, I would not be spending over $200 annually for these games!!

I have not seen ONE, not a single, solitary improvement for offline modes that move the game forward. Nothing new for franchise, nothing new for presentation (STILL the SAME scorebug as the last several years complete with font that hasn’t been used since NHL 21)!! I don’t know anything about IT or coding, but even I can change a stupid font or resize a team’s logo. Not to mention we STILL can’t get full intros and we are pretty much forced to jump right into game action without any real immersion.

I am VERY disappointed with not only the lack of updates, but quite frankly, the lack of CARE the EA team has for its players who are so DEDICATED to this franchise. We are the heart and soul of EA Sports, and you just slap us in the face year after year after year. I’m honestly debating whether or not I will buy this version of the game, because from what I see from the offline modes that I TRULY care about, it just looks like yet another $70 roster update!!! If EA truly cared, they would respond to this message and take the time to understand my disappointment, but nope, it’s just lather, rinse, repeat EVERY SINGLE BLEEPING YEAR!!!!

Edit: Merged with with already existing thread on this issue. -CM