![]() ![]() When Matthews meets the prerequisites for activating his "Zone" ability, he will be get access to perks like Shock & Awe, which can give him "exceptional power and accuracy shooting out of a deke." Superstar players also have access to secondary abilities that impact puck pickups and deflections. They represent special abilities granted to superstars like Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews, who will also grace this year's cover. Madden fans know X-Factors well, as they've been a gameplay staple for a couple years now. NHL 22's gameplay changes will mostly be down to X-Factors, which are the other new feature being introduced for this version. I would expect now that we're on the Frostbite Engine now, we want to really drive that immersion and build on what we have." NHL 22 takes a page from Madden ![]() "But in terms of overall gameplay animation, that hasn't really changed yet. those are all new features specific to the PS5 and Xbox Series X," Kwong says. "One thing that we didn't show was procedural awareness: so eye tracking, being aware of where the puck is, facial animation. The character models are also being redone, which should be a relief to a fans tired of the caveman-like players populating many of the teams.īut while there will be enhancements across the board to the actual visuals, don't expect big improvements to the animation or player interactions. In moving to the Frostbite Engine, the NHL team is rebuilding all of the arenas around the new lighting engine, allowing for enhanced particle and visual effects on the ice and elsewhere. So we've really had an eye on the lessons that we learned from the previous generation transition and falling into that trap." He continues, "We want to prioritize not losing feature and being able to add features. "Fortunately for us, even during work from home, Frostbite has been a multi-year project we've been integrating it very smoothly." " had big challenges going into Frostbite," Kwong says. He says the team is also conscious of avoiding the pitfalls that Madden and FIFA had to overcome. Speaking with IGN, NHL producer Clement Kong says "now is really the time" to move to Frostbite now that the series is headed to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Doing so allowed it to avoid the myriad tech issues suffered by Madden and FIFA, but also left it looking noticeably dated. Where FIFA transitioned to Frostbite in 2016, and Madden made the move the year after, NHL steadfastly stuck with the Ignite Engine introduced at the beginning of the PS4 and Xbox One generation. As a hardcore hockey fan, NHL, please, I beg you, give this license to someone who wants to make a real hockey game.The engine update is a long time coming. This is not a hockey game, it's a cash grab. It's only because of EA Play that I've even touched the last couple generations, and I'm currently getting ready to delete this one from my hard drive. I swore off the NHL series in 17 and all of the same problems that made me quit buying them then still exist in this iteration. EA needs to lose the hockey license so badly. More bugs, less capable AI, slower gameplay, less realism - even the graphics, while better overall thanks to the new engine, are subject to numerous issues, such as darkening screens while using HDR and random camera breaks. More bugs, less capable AI, It's baffling to me how a game that is quite literally copy/pasted year to year, somehow manages to get worse. ![]() It's baffling to me how a game that is quite literally copy/pasted year to year, somehow manages to get worse. EA SPORTS NHL 22is an all new game for a new generation, giving you more ways to play and compete than ever before. ![]() From HUT to World of Chel, Superstar X-Factors brings new class based strategy to every game mode. Authentic to real player skill and style, the stars of the NHL truly come to life in EA SPORTS NHL 22 making their time on ice more influential than ever. Superstar X-Factors lets you feel the personality and power of NHL superstars with an all-new ability system that unlocks the unique skills of the league’s most elite players. For the first time ever, experience EA SPORTS NHL on one of the industry’s most powerful game engines bringing visual detail to every hit, deke and shot. Superstar X-Factors lets you feel the personality and power of NHL Powered by Frostbite, EA SPORTS™NHL®22 gets the superstar treatment. Summary: Powered by Frostbite, EA SPORTS™NHL®22 gets the superstar treatment. ![]()
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