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Rising Rookie

6 months ago

First gameplay patch?

Any info about first patch which will affect to gameplay, when that will be released? Game has been out about 2,5 weeks and there has been lot of talk about L2/LT bug (ea said in gameplay video they ...

Community Manager

6 months ago

Hi there. Thank you for the constructive feedback. I can't tell you how much that's appreciated.

We typically release patches monthly. I can't say whether or not that's the case for 26 since we don't normally announce a patch until the day before. The best I can tell you is that the team is working on various issues.

I too play defense and I agree it can be frustrating. I don't think it's impossible though. My experience is with 6s only so if you're talking about 3s, that's probably more frustrating. In 6s though, the more I play, the more I adapt and it's gotten better. Regardless, I'm in agreement that changes need to be made. Some XFs feel OP, poke check and stick lift could be improved. I haven't had a problem with interceptions though so if you have video of those failing when you think they shouldn't, get a video so i can pass that on to the team for review. Otherwise, interceptions appear to be working well. Especially if you're using Quick Pick.

FourZeroVI

New Veteran

6 months ago

I would say that interceptions need a buff. Or defensive reactions. I do find that interceptions work however I find that it’s not always easy to get yourself in position. For example, a lot of players will skate down the ice get down the the goalline either on the left or right side of the net and force passes through the crease. Because they are in close proximity of the defensive players, imo the defensive players don’t have enough reaction time to intercept the pass and it goes through them.

Another example of defensive interceptions being more difficult is that you need to have your stick positioned correctly, and for real life I completely agree, however in a video game it is very difficult to keep your stick in position at all times as you try and navigate around the ice. Sometimes your player even lifts his stick off the ice, which we have no control over, and the puck goes right under him.

I can only speak for myself but given these examples and the complaints about interceptions over the years. I think it would be beneficial to buff them a bit to make the gameplay a little easier on the defensive side of things.