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

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Froommey
2 years ago
@misterflugietime Better to wait for information after release.
FleaRHCP970
2 years ago
exactly, this whole mess is totally absurd...I'm not gonna fall a month behind everyone else just because EA decided to remove an accessibility option for absolutely no reason
FleaRHCP970
2 years ago
I have limited mobility of my right hand, but I could still play a game like NHL because of the old, simple ("NHL 94") controls.
That option has been removed in NHL 24.
How DARE you guys talk about "Accessibility," what a joke.
CordLehman
New Traveler
2 years ago
@misterflugietime Exactly. I find a week or two to be totally reasonable, especially since it'll probably be a week or two until a roster update comes out with last year's NCAA players in the game.

A month is pushing the limit, though perhaps understandable, while December is too late.
Daniiiilk
2 years ago
Where is hybrid control in nhl 24???
Why do you always cut everything out? Presentation in the NHL 23, now the hybrid control. Bring him back!!!
Jerichoroad1989
2 years ago
When will the hybrid controls become available ?
Jerichoroad1989
2 years ago
@EA_Aljo When will the hybrid controls come out
de4c0nfr05t
Seasoned Hotshot
2 years ago
@Jerichoroad1989 wrote:
@EA_AljoWhen will the hybrid controls come out
Hybrid controls didn't make it back in time for launch!?!? wtf
EA_Aljo
Community Manager
2 years ago
Hi there, @Daniiiilk

You can find out more on this here.
EA_Aljo
Community Manager
2 years ago
@Jerichoroad1989

As we previously stated, these would return post-launch. I don't have a date, but obviously we want it back as soon as possible. When we have some news, we'll make an announcement on our official channels.

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