NHL 26 Launch Times

EA_Aljo​ any particular reason why a noon release EST over a midnight release EST?

of course to be in the middle of the work day!

Probably so you can have a proper sleep schedule

Easier to potentially address things most likely.  All the EA  Sports titles are this way now

I pre-ordered the deluxe version, and now I see that cloud gaming is not hosting NHL 26, is that just until 12 PM EST or will that be for the entire year?

I don't know the reasoning for it. I know it helps with handling urgent issues that may come up with launch since everyone's in the office at that time.

We normally don't release the game for cloud gaming until the spring. Most likely, that's the same for NHL 26.

So I paid $120 for a game that I cannot play until the spring. 

Can you please refer me to where it was stated in the pre-order it says that the game will not be available for usage on launch?

2k comes out with a game today and guess what, it releases with cloud gaming!!!!

You can see the available platforms here. You can also contact the retailer you purchased the game from to see if a refund is possible. We never made any announcements ahead of time that the game would be available on cloud gaming at launch.