EA’s professional ice hockey simulation series returns to the ice next month with NHL 23, and it promises some changes and improvements over last year’s game. Fans can expect new “last-chance” moves, additional X-Factor abilities, improvements to AI goalies, the introduction of crossplay (finally!), and more.
Ahead of launch in October, we’re rounding up everything you need to know before you lace up your skates and hit the ice.
Release Date/Platforms
NHL 23’s official release date is October 14, but people who preorder the X-Factor Edition ($100 USD) can start playing three days early, beginning October 11. The game is coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. As usual, the game is not in the works for PC or Nintendo Switch.