Through press release means, the folks behind NHL 25 have announced a new update that will welcome female players back into the fold. Launching on December 5th, this free patch will introduce the PWHL and its teams:
- Toronto Sceptres
- Montreal Victoire
- New York Sirens
- Ottawa Charge
- Boston Fleet
- Minnesota Frost
The teams, and their players, will be available in Play Now, Online Versus, Shootout and Season modes. Their new jerseys will also be available in World of CHEL, while the players will be added to HUT.
To further improve things, the update will introduce the Walter Cup and advanced body skeletons through SAPIEN technology integration.
“Our partnership with EA SPORTS opens new doors to elevate women’s hockey across all levels,” said Amy Scheer, Senior Vice President of Business Operations, PWHL. “Through this alliance, we’ll develop in-game and out-of-game experiences that strengthen the bond between our teams, players, and fans, bringing the PWHL closer to the global hockey community.”
“EA SPORTS is proud to support the PWHL, which has pioneered the growth of women’s hockey in North America,” said Andrea Hopelain, GM & SVP, Publishing, EA SPORTS. “We look forward to working together to help elevate and grow women’s hockey to new and existing fans worldwide, starting by bringing PWHL teams and athletes to EA SPORTS NHL 25.”
NHL Arcade:
It seems that EA Sports has listened to us, and will bring 3-on-3 NHL Arcade, or at least a facsimile of it, to NHL 25 on November 15th.
What they’re promising is a 3-on-3 arcade experience with the return of big heads and power-up feature like super shot, freeze, super speed, small and big goalies.
The 4 Nations Faceoff will also be added to the game next year.
Lastly:
Players who play NHL 25 between November 15th and January 2nd will receive 6 NHL Arcade Vanity Items in World of Chel and an 84 Road to 4 Nations Face-Off Player Choice Pack redeemable immediately. With the Road to 4 Nations Face-Off Player Choice pack, players can represent their nation by choosing one of four available items from the country they choose to play. In addition, players will receive a PWHL 83 OVR Team Building Choice pack, redeemable on December 5, along with the PWHL integration, which contains a choice of 1 of 6 PWHL players.