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miro67890
Seasoned Newcomer
2 days ago

Be A Pro X-Factor packages are not balanced across archetypes

Hello, I noticed that in NHL 26 Be A Pro mode the X-Factor packages for most archetypes are not balanced or set up correctly.

Playmaker is missing key offensive abilities like Quick Release, Backhand Beauty, or Ankle Breaker.

Two-Way Forward does not have Quick Pick, which should be a core defensive ability.

Power Forward also has a very limited and poorly chosen set of X-Factors.

In fact, almost every archetype has a very poor and restricted selection of X-Factors — except for Sniper, which has a much more diverse and useful set.


This makes most archetypes feel weak, repetitive, and not true to their playstyle, while Sniper feels far stronger and more fun. It looks like the X-Factor loadouts are not assigned properly and really need a rebalance in a future update or patch.

PS: The Quick Release is OP  shooting style also feels unrealistic — every player whith X Factor shoots like Bedard style, which takes away from the uniqueness of different archetypes and real player styles.

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  • zorryn's avatar
    zorryn
    Seasoned Rookie
    19 hours ago

    I want to bump this since I was logging in to write up the same thing.  X-factors seem off per archetype.  TWF not having Quick Picks does not make sense.  The Grinder package seems a subset of PWF.

    I’ve created BAPs for every archetype except Enforcer and played through opening day.  They all play/feel similar.  I worry we have lost a bit of their different play styles this year.

    Btw, I like a lot of the other changes.  I absolutely loved getting sent down to the AHL.

  • EA_Aljo's avatar
    EA_Aljo
    Icon for Community Manager rankCommunity Manager
    17 hours ago

    Hey there. Thanks for the input on this. I relay it to the team.

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