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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shellac4twent
2 years ago
WTF! No hybrid controls? The level of incompetence is astounding.
Bahamuta
New Ace
2 years ago
@EA_Aljo Let's hope it soon. The new control scheme is really really bad.
de4c0nfr05t
Seasoned Hotshot
2 years ago
@EA_Aljo wrote:
@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.
I guess I missed where they said it would be POST launch, thanks for the update.
Does this also mean old goalie controls will return post launch as well?
Jutila22
New Hotshot
2 years ago
Hey! When hybrid controls are added back in nhl 24?
Daniiiilk
2 years ago
Totally crap. All you do is kill the game and interest in it from year to year with your inadequate solutions and sluggishness in fixing problems.
Bahamuta
New Ace
2 years ago
Having played with hybrid controls for years, using triggers to switch players and pass, and using the analog stick for faceoffs is not intuitive at all.
MarcelBubba29
2 years ago
U guys need to bring back nhl 94 controls I’m letting u know this right now u gonna lose out on a lot of money the game sucks without it I’m am not buying this game unless it comes back and I will make sure a lot of my friends don’t buy it either!! That was the dumbest things u guys ever did by getting rid of that!!
newbedfordme77
2 years ago
I am playing NHL 24 today and have been playing for over 13 years and every year I play till next release,but this is my last day playing,I lost my arm in combat duty and have used NHL 94 controls because it makes the game playable to me but you removed it will contact Sony to get refunded for game but move EA not thinking about disabled players
berniii21
2 years ago
@EA_Aljo i can only play with one hand. Unfortunately, with both control selections, I can't play NHL. hybird control was perfect for me. I hope EA brings hybrid control back. if not, then I feel excluded from EA
Blacksunshine93
New Scout
2 years ago
So i am playing NHL 24 early access and when starting up the only two controller options are Total Control and Skill Stick. Why would you not put it in on day 1? I just saw that it will be added Post launch which is stupid.
Feel like an idiot paying money for this early access BS
THANKS EA!!!!!

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