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EA Overhauls NHL 26’s Be A Pro With World Juniors Start, Cinematics and Consequences

This is the first substantial update since NHL 21, reflecting long-running player requests.

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08/19/25

Overview

  • Careers now open in the World Juniors semifinals, with performance directly influencing NHL Draft position.
  • New presentation features add voice acting, expanded cutscenes like Draft Day and tunnel walkouts, and upgraded facial animations and celebrations.
  • The Media Engagements system ties postgame interviews to on-ice results, providing temporary buffs or debuffs and shaping player traits.
  • Underperformance can lead to AHL assignments, reintroducing a pathway last available in NHL 20.
  • A reimagined hub brings a chapter-based season flow, in-season challenges, league headlines, a form score, and options to shape personality and career earnings, with NHL 26 launching Sept. 12 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.