NHL 25

Hi there, @Purcey 

Skill Stick, Total Control and Hybrid are carrying over from NHL 24. We have made some improvements such as moving reverse hit on a dedicated button away from pressing R3 to ensure shooting can occur as expected

@EA_Aljo That doesn't do a thing for me... I told you before & I will tell you again this is a huge spit in the face for the super handicapped & older generation folks I was playing the EA sports NHL games since I was 10 years old & after 25 years or so this is how we are treated? There is a petition on change.org that started last year on 10-6-23 to bring back the NHL 94 controls since then hundreds of people have signed it and more signatures are on the way... once again we are going to make our voices loud & we want them heard & we will not rest until they are heard

@Purcey 

This change wasn't made to specifically upset players that prefer that control scheme. It's most definitely unfortunate. Especially, for those with mobility issues. I myself am one of the older folks, but I've also been using the skill stick controls since they were first introduced almost 20 years ago. I know that not everyone's history with this game goes back that far or people chose to still play with the controls from NHL 94 instead of adapting to the more modern controls. There's nothing wrong with that of course. Unfortunately, as time goes on, we're going to have to have control layouts that better support the current generation of the game.

What specifically about the Hybrid controls do not work for you? I can pass on that feedback to the team.

@EA_Aljo I have 2 ideas & I am serious about this... Idea #1 is exclude the Hybrid controls & replace them with the NHL 94 controls & idea # 2 is making the hybrid controls just like the NHL 94 controls but still called the "Hybrid controls" if one of these 2 ideas come true I am certain that it would be the absolute end to all of this

@Purcey 

What about the Hybrid controls specifically don't you like? The only difference is flicking down the stick to win faceoffs.

@EA_Aljo Are you even listening to me? We dont want Hybrid Controls we want NHL 94 controls! When I say "we" I am not just speaking for myself I am also speaking for the many other people that EA has spit on! When you told me that you guys have do certain control layouts that better support the future of the game I feel as if you are calling the much older generation folks like me extinct dinosaurs of the past & telling the super handicapped that you guys don't give a fat rat's behind about them! You told me that you are also part of the much older generation so I guess you are even calling yourself an extinct dinosaur of the past! I have now said what I have had to say

@Purcey 

Can you specifically tell me which part of the Hybrid controls don't work for you? I'd like pass this feedback on to the team. Again, the only difference is how you take faceoffs. If you haven't tried out those controls yet, please do that so you can tell me what you don't like about them.

@EA_Aljo OK... with Hybrid controls I would like to see the players move faster with the X-button, to win faceoffs use the A-button, do slap-shots, wrist-shots, & back-handed shots with the B-button, & the very top 2 left buttons with the spin move & being able to drag the puck... I have really broke it down for you please pass it to the feedback team

@Purcey 

Taking faceoffs was the same speed with NHL 94 controls.

Currently, Slapshots are on the B/Circle button. Wristshots are on the X/Square button. Backhand shots are done by moving the puck to your backhand and then shooting.

For a toe drag, you just move the right stick from about 8:00 to 5:00 counter-clockwise. I realize this isn't ideal for you though. To spin, you just hit LT/L2.

I'll pass on your feedback. I really don't anticipate these changes will be made. So, as long as your hands have the mobility to perform what I mentioned, the above controls can be learned with some practice. If you have mobility issues, I would suggest getting a controller that allows the controls to be remapped. 

@EA_Aljo a controller that can be remapped? Is this a special kind of controller that you can customize your VERY OWN controller setup? If that is so could I find it in places like Target or Walmart?