NHL 25 Gameplay Deep Dive Trailer and Blog

"Vision control" has been in every mode of every EA NHL game since at least NHL12, I think. This updated version of it will also be in every mode. Why would such a core skating ability be reserved for WoC only? 

Unfortunately, they didn't really showcase any significant "AI improvements" IMO. I know it's probably very hard to show improved programming logic in a video like this but some of the clips shown actually made the AI look worse...

So, a couple of things:

• SKATING: Looks awesome. Definitely an improvement. 
• AI:
  • What was up with that one clip during the AI section where the offensive player in the slot is struggling to get open and then the defenseman who is covering him suddenly decides to leave him and skate to the goalie's side, giving the offensive player a wide-open shot? That didn't show "improved offensive AI logic" to me. Instead, it seemed to show a situation where the DEFENSIVE AI makes a "mistake" intentionally so that the offensive player has more room.
    As someone who pretty much only plays Online Versus, that was troubling to see. 
  • To be more positive: it was cool to see AI skaters avoiding incidental contact when navigating the zone. 
• MISSING: 
  • No comment about the "speed boost" hitting that was present for almost all of NHL24's lifespan? I was hoping we would move on from that... 
  • No notes about improved communications with the servers so that the menus aren't INCREDIBLY sluggish? I tried to play WoC towards the end of the year and MAN... those menus are TERRIBLY slow. 

I know the "game modes" video is coming soon but if Be a Pro has the same intro/storyline/voice lines/XP bugs again... man... that would just be unreal at this point. 

EA_Aljocould you let the team know that the San Jose Sharks away uniform is incorrect, they are using teal helmets both home and away kits. The trailer has the Sharks wearing white helmets on their away uniforms. Thank you!

Hi there. This is an issue we're aware of. It's a bug that we all would love to see fixed in 25. 

Vision control has always applied to every mode.

Hi there. Thanks for the feedback on this.

Ok, I just noticed this issue. Go to about 1:52 in the gameplay video and look at the goalie. After raising this issue for the better part of a year, the glitch where the goalie's legs get stuck in the net STILL hasn't been fixed.

What the hell, guys?

EA_AljoCan you confirm if there has been a tweak to hip checks.... instead of people running around all over the place then push a button and wipe out everyone?  Probably the most OPd thing in the game for forechecks as they have no penalty for skating as fast as they can along the boards and just hip check their way all the way around.  Hopefully the size based hitting mechanics help so 220lb dmen dont get wrecked by 160lb snipers