NHL 26 early wishlist (let’s make NHL great again)
First off I will say nhl 25 is actual a huge step up im liking it so far , but it’s missing some details to feel complete.. full presentation needs to return and add more to what we had in the past games In edit player menu have the ability to change the color of sticks and gloves (nhl 2k had this) and now players have been customizing their own as well. Customizable tape job (adjust length on shaft and blade and not have it preset) And add the ability to edit goalie masks. hitting and collisions need to be tweaked to more realism. Franchise: be able to control more than one team able to scout and sign players from other leagues(I.E europe) Real coaches or at least customizable coaches A customizable GM character, have conversations be shown like it is in fifa where your Gm Meets the player. office similarly to dynasty mode in nhl 2004 On the hub where we get details of what went on in other games we can see highlights (either by clip or a screen shot) with description such as ‘stamkos nets a hat trick in last nights win’ and a small clip or screen shot showing stamkos scoring his 3rd goal. Be a pro: change up the whole be a pro game mode make it more like life the life. ability to use NhL players to continue their career or an nhl legend Street clothes for off days and make it interactive. If I buy a condo or a house i want to actualy see my self living in it. Same with the car we get, be able to drive around (a small map) and not just be a attribute boost. Pond hockey pick up games you can walk to or drive to when you leave your ‘house’ Call it a ‘hall of fame room’ similar to skybox 2k had in nhl2k5 where you had the Stanley cup and other interactive stuff and unlockables. Be able to decide to start from being drafted at 18 or create a 30 year old forward who just signed with an nhl team etc.. more interactive with teammates and coaches and GM list of teams you want to be traded to etc.. extras add winter classic and all star game (skills + game) both as a play now mode and also in franchise and be a pro. player retiring playing their last game get a ovation from crowd. Announce the player will retire 1 game before their last skate with the cup (playoff mode, season mode , franchise and be a pro) Tweak the fighting engine and allow more than one fight happening at once. this is a lot of an ask, but if we can get half of these implemented we are definitely heading Into greatness with NhL games.
Interface in Russian
Dear developers and hockey fans! A hockey fan, a fan of a series of NHL games and a former hockey player in the past writes to you. I ask you all, please add an interface in Russian, ask the guys from EA FC, I think they won't refuse. Many Russian-speaking people play this game every year. To be honest, playing with a translator is a complete disappointment, as many terms and concepts are not translated correctly. There is no time and opportunity to learn the language at this level, I want to turn on the console and just play and enjoy. Please, please make a Russian interface, we will be grateful! Thank you for your attention! Good luck to all!lag out loss after scoring 2 goals
I just played somebody on HUT and scored a second goal to take a 2-0 lead, which caused them to leave. I got a notification saying disconnected from Xbox Cloud Gaming, and when I logged back in the progress of that game is lost as I would have completed a challenge if the goal counted since it gave me a check mark right before the disconnection. I cannot figure out how to report the opponent but can we look into if they manipulate this regularly?Can ea or anyone tell me why this game mode is so bad
I try to play hut but ea has taken all competitiveness out of the game all people do is lt and d2d and ea just sits there doing nothing and honestly I'm just done with this franchise tbh nhl and I'm not alone me and 2000 people are all quiting this shell of a game. It's sad when the game is so dead u have to wait 30 minutes to find a game or play the same person 60 times in a row.Question regarding the most recent Pack Exclusive Rick Nash Card
Hello! I was told by EA Support to post this to get some clarification. But, during the first week of the Origins event, HUT promoted a Rick Nash card that could be found in packs. As he is my favorite player. I opened some packs with coins, and I bought points as well. I didn't pull him, but I wanted to see what he was going for on the market. I checked pretty much daily until he was out of packs and no one was selling. Can anyone confirm that he was in packs? I feel a little misled and hope this wasn't any false advertisement.
Be A Pro deserves more, no more hidden progression, no more copy paste seasons!
Dear EA NHL Dev Team I have been playing NHL 25 Be A Pro intensively, and while the on-ice gameplay is enjoyable, it is clear that Be A Pro remains neglected. What many players feel, but EA continues to ignore, is that this mode has not evolved in any meaningful way. It is stale, repetitive, and far from its potential. One of the biggest issues is the completely hidden XP system for skill points. There is no visible XP bar. No progress tracker. No feedback at all. We play full matches, win trophies, score goals, or hit milestones, but we are left guessing whether it even mattered. We can go from 91 to 92 overall and still receive no skill point. This makes it feel like we are grinding blind, and that destroys any motivation to keep going. This is not acceptable for a career mode. In other sports titles like FIFA or NBA 2K, progression is clear and rewarding. Be A Pro should match that standard. The player deserves to know what actions contribute to earning skill points, how much XP is needed, and whether the overall level means anything beyond a number. We are not asking for easy progression or shortcuts. We are asking for visibility. A simple XP progress bar under the player profile would fix this issue instantly. It is a basic feature in 2025 and should have been there years ago. What makes this worse is that Be A Pro receives almost no meaningful updates. Every year it feels like the same version with small edits. The most common complaints across Reddit and EA forums are easy to find. Be A Pro still uses the same scenes and menus as NHL 21. There is no storyline, no meaningful decisions, no agency. Dialogues are generic and do not reflect your actual career. Traits and perks were added, but the mode itself has not changed. There is no chemistry system, trade logic, or sense of career progression. These are not isolated complaints. These are repeated by players every year. But the same cycle continues. Be A Pro should feel like a true hockey RPG. A career mode with immersion, progression, character building, and dynamic storylines. Right now it feels like a leftover side project. NHL 26 is your opportunity to fix this. If the dev team truly wants to improve the Be A Pro experience, it starts with respecting the time and effort of the players who actually enjoy the mode. Make the system transparent. Give it depth. Build something we can look forward to instead of something we tolerate. The future of Be A Pro depends on whether you start treating it like a core part of the game and not an afterthought. Sincerely A player who believes Be A Pro can become something great And on behalf of everyone who had to Google how skill points work because the game refused to explain itBe A Pro should be a real hockey RPG, not just a mode with menus
Dear EA NHL Dev Team I bought a PlayStation 5 specifically to play NHL 25 and experience Be A Pro as it was advertised. I love hockey. Like many fans, I grew up dreaming about playing in the NHL. Be A Pro should be the mode that brings that dream to life. Right now, it barely scratches the surface. What is missing is everything that makes a real career exciting. There are no sponsorships, no managers, no training systems that feel dynamic. There is no real interaction with coaches or teammates, no contract negotiations, no pressure from fans or media. It is just menus, upgrades, and simulation. Be A Pro should be more than that. It should feel like an actual hockey RPG. Give us the choice to pick our manager or agent. Let us sign sponsor deals and get rewarded for personal achievements like hat tricks or playoff success. Let us interact with coaches, demand more ice time, deal with injuries, or even make off-ice decisions that affect our career. Add meaningful dialogues. Let us choose a personality type that actually influences how we are treated by media and teammates. Let chemistry matter. Let a trade request mean something. Make training feel like it shapes the player, not just a button press. If this was ever released on PC, with mod support, the community would take this mode to another level. But even on console, this should be the flagship experience of the game. NHL is the dream. Be A Pro is where we are supposed to live it. Be A Pro should not be a forgotten side mode. It should be a full journey. From juniors to the draft, to breaking out as a rookie, becoming a captain, earning awards, facing setbacks, and writing your legacy. That is what makes a sports game great. Please give this mode the love and depth it deserves in NHL 26. Sincerely A lifelong hockey fan who bought a PS5 to chase the NHL dreamUrgent Need to Address Menu Lag in NHL 25 and beyond.
Dear EA Sports Team, As a long-time fan of the NHL franchise, I want to begin by commending your efforts to deliver a fresh experience with NHL 25. However, like many players in the community, I’ve been frustrated by the persistent lag and sluggishness in the menu system The Problem Navigating the menus has become a tedious experience due to: 1.Slow Response Times: Whether I’m accessing the auction house, building my lineup, or navigating through event rewards, menus frequently lag or take several seconds to respond to inputs. 2.Unnecessary Delays: Animations, loading screens, and data fetching often make even simple tasks feel unnecessarily drawn out. 3.Performance Issues Across Platforms: While this problem is particularly noticeable on last-gen consoles (PS4/Xbox One), even current-gen platforms struggle, making it clear that the issue is systemic. Why This Matters Hockey Ultimate Team is a flagship mode for NHL 25. Its success depends on smooth, enjoyable user interaction. When basic navigation feels frustrating, it detracts from the overall experience and diminishes the fun of building and managing a team. For a mode that thrives on engagement, menu lag can lead to player burnout and a decrease in overall satisfaction. Potential Causes: While we, as players, don’t have access to the underlying systems, it seems like: Server-side dependency issues might be causing excessive load times when fetching data (e.g., auction house updates). Poor optimization of menu assets, animations, or database calls could be adding unnecessary strain on the system. Outdated frameworks or “spaghetti code” may be contributing to the sluggish performance. Constructive Suggestions for Improvement Here are a few ideas the development team might consider to help resolve these issues: 1.Optimize Client-Side Performance: Streamline UI assets and animations and implement lazy-loading for non-essential elements to reduce strain on hardware. 2.Enhance Server Efficiency: Use caching and batching to reduce the frequency of server calls for repetitive data (e.g., frequently accessed items in the auction house). 3.Increase Transparency: Keep the community updated with detailed notes on performance improvements in patches. Acknowledging and addressing the issue directly will build trust with the player base. 4.Focus on Testing and QA: Stress-test the system under heavy load to ensure it performs well during peak times. A Call to Action The NHL community deeply values this franchise, and we want to see it succeed. Addressing these menu issues isn’t just about improving functionality—it’s about respecting the time and investment of the players who support this series year after year. We hope to see this issue elevated to a top priority and addressed in upcoming patches. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our feedback, and we look forward to seeing improvements that will make NHL 25 even better. Sincerely, Fan since NHL94