Modes from its predecessor saw a return as well, including the trading card-based team building mode Hockey Ultimate Team (HUT), the online co-operative play mode known as EA Sports Hockey League, and Be a Pro, a career mode. A newer Creation Zone was also added, featuring an expansive team builder as well as an arena creator. They introduced gameplay improvements in terms of artificial intelligence and physics as well as new mode such as the World Cup of Hockey tournament mode and a revamped version of "Be a GM", a simulation mode where the player acts as a team's general manager, titled "Franchise Mode", which now features team owners and team relocation.
They utilized Electronic Arts' Ignite engine and built the game off of that, attempting to generally improve on the series' previous installment. The development team focused solely on eighth generation console versions for NHL 17, citing an increased player base on those consoles over seventh generation ones. It is the 26th installment in the NHL game series and was released for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles in September 2016. So what do you think? Are you excited to get started scoring goals in NHL 17? Are you looking forward to the new Draft Champions game mode? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.NHL 17 is an ice hockey simulation video game developed by EA Canada and published by EA Sports. This new game mode is a faster, lighter approach to Hockey Ultimate Team, and allows for more of that fantasy draft feel.īe sure to read the official iDigi NHL 17 review as well for our thoughts on this year’s big hockey game. EA Access is not currently available to PS4 gamers.Īs far as major changes to gameplay, this year’s Hockey Ultimate Team will see some big overhauls, including adding a new game mode, Draft Champions. All progress made during the trial can get carried over once you buy a full copy of the game. To do so, you’ll have to sign up for EA Access to get started. If you can’t wait that long, and you have an Xbox One, you can start a 10-hour free trial right now. Make sure you get those hard drives cleared so you’ll have the space. The file size for NHL 17 is 19.65GB on Xbox One and 19.4GB for PS4. If NHL 17 releases anything like Madden 17, then it will be EDT, meaning those on the West Coast can start downloading and playing right at 9 p.m. The listing doesn’t mention if it is EDT or not, however. Lucky you, because NHL 17 unlocks right as the clock strikes midnight.Īccording to the listing on the Xbox Store, NHL 17 will unlock right at 12 a.m. NHL 17 is releasing tomorrow, and if you bought a copy through Xbox Live or PSN, you might be wondering when you will actually be able to start playing.
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