NHL 23 Cross-Platform Play and PC version
With FIFA 22 receiving cross-platform play, could it be possible that the NHL series could be receiving it in the new game? Also, will there be a PC version released that could possibly be included i...
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EA_Aljo
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Community ManagerI would love to see cross-play happen. That would really help. Obviously, it's not ideal having the community split up on 4 consoles. Since the game has released, there most likely are more on the newer consoles now so that should help with those populations.
@EA_Aljo
Cross console & cross gen? Or just cross console?
One if not both are sorely needed.
I'd even go as far as adding some form of the old lobby system we had back in PS3/360 days. That was great for getting games when the population is low, you could also choose your preferred server.
Cross console & cross gen? Or just cross console?
One if not both are sorely needed.
I'd even go as far as adding some form of the old lobby system we had back in PS3/360 days. That was great for getting games when the population is low, you could also choose your preferred server.
- EA_Aljo
Cross-gen at a minimum, but cross-console would be great as well.
I'm fine with the current lobby system. The previous version would be nice to have, but I hated the ability for them to easily be trolled. If I want to set up a private match, that's pretty easy to do already.
- @EA_Aljo
That's why I said "some form of" the old lobby system, in it's current form yes it could be trolled. I don't think it would take much to fix though, and it would be a nice addition along with the matchmaker.
Well if we go by EA trends, NHL basically copies FIFA on a lot of things.. so I assume NHL will get cross platform play at some point too (hopefully for NHL23).
I didn't hear anything on cross gen play for FIFA, maybe they feel the effort isn't worth it since next gen consoles have been out 2 years now? I think the latest estimate predicts the chip shortage to go into 2024 so I hope they reconsider.- EA_Aljo
Cross-play was added to FIFA 22 recently. It's a public test currently, but I don't have any other information on this for FIFA or NHL. We all want it to happen so hopefully, that's the case.
What kind of lobby system would you create that couldn't be trolled? I think I wouldn't mind password-protected lobbies, but that would be pretty similar to what we have now. Personally, I don't see the additional benefits of them, but I know quite a few people want them back. It would be good to have that option.
