AI in 2025 NHL
Can someone explain to me why the AI in NHL 2025 (maybe/probably 2026 too) is so terrible? When they're against us, they win almost every face-off, score a goal every three shots, make great passes...
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EA_Aljo
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Community ManagerIn real hockey/NHL, sure, a player can have a designated defensive zone, but you don’t just stay in that zone. Generally there’s a man-to-man thing going on which does require you to move around outside of your zone.
I get that. It's not realistic to stay in position 100% of the time. And normally, teammates cover each other. We're talking about how the AI behave though. Which is identical on both sides. The big differences are how the humans are controlling their players as well as which strategies you have set.
The AI on both sides are the same though. With the exception to varying overalls.
Also, my comment was more direct towards online play in WoC. You're playing BaP and are obviously more reliant on the AI. Hopefully, we'll see them improve more over time.
I'm sorry Membre: EA_Aljo | EA Forums , but I completely disagree. Have you played this game recently? (Try, for example, World of Chel Pro-Am 3x3.) All face-offs are won by the opposing team, even if it's an AI player on both sides. The same goes for turnovers and breakaways... my team's AI scores a goal once every 10-15 breakaways, but on the other side, it's 1 in 3. Also, it frequently happens that my AI teammates make a useless pass (which is often intercepted) on a breakaway... or they rush the opponent unnecessarily when they have the puck, which causes a turnover and, very often, a goal.
- EA_Aljo
I played several WoC games last night. My center had no problem with faceoffs so not sure what your issue is with them. It could be connection related. Have you turned on the on-ice trainer to see why you're losing them?
You're always welcome to post video of the AI behavior. I'll pass it on to the team.
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