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kKOV27
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4 months ago

What time we are be able to play nhl 25 the 27? midnight?

What time we are be able to play nhl 25 the 27? midnight?

  • Hey, everyone. Early release starts at 12 PM EST on 9/27.

  • EA_Aljo's avatar
    EA_Aljo
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    Hey, everyone. Early release starts at 12 PM EST on 9/27.

    • Initialize_0789's avatar
      Initialize_0789
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      Thanks, can we preload the game in advance or it will be at the same time?

    • TheGamingGoatr's avatar
      TheGamingGoatr
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      Hey EA_Aljo

      Does the game allow us to play early if we change regions(Canada - to - Australian)? or will it be a global launch? Curious if we could change location to Australia and play a day early (Sept. 26th) 

  • If I remember correctly 24 was 2:00pm ET on early access release day I’m assuming 25 will be the same. 

  • NYR224's avatar
    NYR224
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    Yeah, typically with EA games, you'll be able to start playing NHL 25 at midnight on release day, depending on your time zone. If you pre-ordered the game or have EA Play, you should be able to access it right at 12:00 AM local time on the 27th.

     

    Could be wrong though not sure.

    • Unclehermes's avatar
      Unclehermes
      Rising Newcomer

      Idk about the past but it's telling me 12 pm est not am. I even took the morning off tomorrow from work. Currently disappointed lol

      • admiral745's avatar
        admiral745
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        It is 12 PM EST, which is noon EST, AM is midnight. So it is being released at noon EST on the 27th, not midnight

  • Official release time seems to differ year by year and I always see some players get in early while others have to wait (sometimes as late as regular launch despite pre-ordering)

  • admiral745's avatar
    admiral745
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    From previous years, as mentioned above, it has varied as to the time it is playable. I have also noticed that it has depended upon your region as to the time it is available. Guessing we won't find out the exact time until right before early access. 

  • Jessedc1's avatar
    Jessedc1
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    • I just downloaded the deluxe edition on my ps5 and it says it’s playable at 9am on the 27th. So it seems like midnight est on the 27th isn’t correct. 
    • EA_Aljo's avatar
      EA_Aljo
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      Can you show me where it says midnight is the release time? Everything I'm seeing says 12 PM.

      • I have the deluxe edition downloaded for Xbox series X but it says the game isn’t available yet.

  • Now we understand the reason behind military time, i.e. 0:00 o'clock vs 12:00 hours