Hello, everyone. We received a high amount of feedback on the removal of Hybrid controls as well as thoughts on the new goalie tethering system. The below announcement was made on our Twitter channel. Source

Why not the 94 controls? You are making the game unplayable for me and the older generation. I understand you added more to the game and now I can’t play it . And now you’re telling me I’ve wasted my money because of this. Your team is going to lose a lot of people from this. People fromthe 70s,80s and 90s that. loved the the 94 controls. This is not good practice.

@KidShowtime1867 wrote:@umaro01 wrote:Why not the 94 controls? You are making the game unplayable for me and the older generation. I understand you added more to the game and now I can’t play it . And now you’re telling me I’ve wasted my money because of this. Your team is going to lose a lot of people from this. People fromthe 70s,80s and 90s that. loved the the 94 controls. This is not good practice. Outside of those with disabilities, I really don't understand why people have used NHL 94 controls. You're limiting yourself and instantly at a disadvantage versus someone adept at skill stick/total control. You do realize that not everyone plays online, right? Some of us just want to play a game or two after a hard day's work, score a dozen or so goals against the Maple Leafs, and have a little fun. I really don't care to learn how to make my player do lacrosse goals or pass between the legs using a combination of triggers, bumpers, and sticks better suited for a Tekken tournament.

The type of info you put out there prior to presale. Had I known this before presale I wouldn't have purchased NHL 24. Simple as that.Do the same as with hybrid controls and bring back NHL 94 controls. Nothing complicated. We've been purchasing this game for so many years now and still this disrespect and dishonesty.So disapointed in you EA Sports

Hello, how do I pick 94 controls on NHL 24?I don’t see an option please help me find it, I can’t stand playing the stick control. I’ve always hated it and the 94 option was the easiest for me to play since the 90’s

@Froommey wrote:@TheSealRPThey said clearly not at launch. I as a hybrid control player expect no patch before mid Nov, early Dec.To say that is unacceptable is a massive understatement. They said right after the playtest was done they were going to bring hybrid controls back and it was one of their priorities, there is ZERO reason it shouldn't be a week 1 or week 2 patch that implements this. I preordered the game expecting this to be top of the line fix and will absolutely demand a refund if I am not getting the controls that was said to be one of their priorities after the playtest finished.

Update on Hybrid Controls and Goalie Tethering

304 Replies

PernellKarl027
2 years ago
https://x.com/easportsnhl/status/169...DRHXEIGSDFWnJg

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Thank you to everyone who participated in the #NHL24 Community Playtest and sent along feedback.

We’re sorting through it all now but there are some certain changes we’d like to make official immediately:

#1 We’re adding Hybrid Controls as an additional option, alongside of Skill Stick and the new Total Control scheme.

#2 We’re adding the option to use the new Goalie Tether control scheme or the standard Goalie Control system (NHL 23).

These changes will be reflected in a post-launch NHL 24 update and are only some of the improvements we’re working towards based on your feedback. We’re excited to share our full plans in the coming weeks.
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Saw this on OS earlier and thought it was great news ! 😀 Well at least it’s a start 😏
EA_Aljo
Community Manager
2 years ago
@PernellKarl027

It looks like we posted this about the same time so I merged yours with the thread I created.
Treatmentworke66
Seasoned Ace
2 years ago
https://www.reddit.com/r/NHLHUT/comments/164mdgn/hybrids_controls_return/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=1

Edit: Merged with the already existing thread on this. -CM
stef26272
2 years ago
really happy with that news by the way im playing nhl since 1990
Vipermaw82
Seasoned Novice
2 years ago
hybrid controls were one of the biggest glitch issues in last years game. My buddy literally handed his son who never played nhl in his life with hybrid. Told him to just skate across the face off the goalie and shoot. 15 straight times Whereas this can be done a little bit with skill sticks it is automatic with hybrid controls. I'm not sure if its just online in particular the goalies cant read the button press fast enough but it was broken
FleaRHCP970
2 years ago
@stef26272 Same. Damn we're old! lol
KidShowtime1867
Hero
2 years ago
@Vipermaw82 wrote:
My buddy literally handed his son who never played nhl in his life with hybrid. Told him to just skate across the face off the goalie and shoot. 15 straight times
I very much doubt someone who has never played NHL in their life used hybrid controls to score 15 straight goals in an online game.
TTZ_Dipsy
Hero+
2 years ago
Always nice to have options
Froommey
2 years ago
@Vipermaw82 Guess the most customer which using hybrid controls are using them in offline modes.
SummerOfDekes
New Ace
2 years ago
@EA_Aljo Good stuff, EA! Options are ALWAYS good for players!