All-New Game Modes, More Depth In Fan-Favorite Modes And
Unprecedented On-Ice Control Deliver The Most Exciting EA SPORTS NHL®
Ever
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) today announced the full feature set
coming to EA SPORTS™ NHL® 17 this
Fall on Xbox One and PlayStation®4. From the crease to the open ice to
behind-the-scenes control of an entire franchise, NHL 17 lets you
shape your legacy no matter how you play the game in the most exciting EA
SPORTS NHL® to date.
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For complete details on what's new in NHL 17, visit the official EA
SPORTS NHL® feature page. To download
assets for NHL 17, please visit info.ea.com.
"This year we're delivering new and richer experiences for every hockey
fan," said Sean Ramjagsingh, Senior Producer, EA SPORTS NHL®.
"Whether you're an online competitor in an EA SPORTS Hockey League club,
or jumping into the game for the very first time to play with your
favorite NHL team, there's something for you in NHL 17."
NHL 17 introduces three new modes that connect you to the sport
to live out your ultimate hockey fantasy. The new Draft Champions mode
introduces the thrill of the fantasy draft with fast rounds of superstar
picks. For the first time in EA SPORTS NHL® history,
the World Cup of Hockey game mode lets you take to the ice on a global
stage and compete with your national hockey heroes. The next generation
of Be a GM introduces Franchise Mode where you answer directly to the
owner and take total control of the team and the business, from fan
concessions to promotional nights to the arena and city you compete in.
NHL 17 also brings unprecedented gameplay control over every inch
of the ice. The new Net Battle system lets you fight for that critical
space in front of the crease on offense and defense. Authentic
goaltenders both look and play the part with true-to-life stances and
smarter Reactionary Save Intelligence that lets goalies read and react
with an athletic save or get big with the body to block the puck.
Improved hitting, passing, puck pick-ups and skating let you own every
zone and dozens of new goal celebrations bring the crowd to their feet
making your biggest moments memorable.
Fan-favorite modes deliver more depth, new experiences, and
unprecedented customization in NHL 17. EA SPORTS Hockey League
(EASHL) introduces an all-new Player Rank progression system to earn and
unlock customization items for your player, team and arena. Use the new
Team Editor to customize your team's identity, including logos, colors,
patches, and - for the first time ever - use the all-new Arena Creator
in EASHL and Franchise Mode to build the home-ice you've always dreamed
of.
Finally, whether you're competing online for elite status or lacing up
the skates for the very first time, the next generation of the
critically-acclaimed Visual On-Ice Trainer and Coaching Feedback tools
return to teach you the skills needed to sharpen your game.
Last month, millions of hockey fans around the world voted to determine
the next face of the franchise through the EA SPORTS NHL® 17
Cover Vote. Find out who will be the face of NHL 17 and catch the
world premiere on June 22 at the 2016 NHL Awards™ at The Joint, Hard
Rock Hotel & Casino's state-of-the-art concert and entertainment venue
in Las Vegas. Hosted by world-renowned actor Will Arnett, the
two-hour primetime awards show will broadcast live at 7:00 p.m. ET/4:00
p.m. PT on NBCSN in the U.S. and Sportsnet in Canada.
Fans can also sign
up to become an EA SPORTS NHL® 17 Insider
and get early access to news, trailers, behind-the-scenes videos,
exclusive content and more.
EA Access* members on Xbox One can try NHL 17 before its release
with Play First Trials. Stay tuned for more information on access timing
and availability.
*CONDITIONS, LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS APPLY. SEE EA.COM/EAACCESS/TERMS
FOR DETAILS.
** Content subject to availability.
NHL 17 is in development at EA Vancouver
and has not yet been rated by the ESRB or PEGI; visit www.esrb.org
and www.pegi.info
for more information. NHL 17 will be available for Xbox One the
all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft and
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EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the
world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive
technology, fan programs and cross-platform digital experiences. EA
SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sports
through videogames, including Madden NFL football, EA SPORTS™ FIFA, NHL®
hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, Rory McIlroy PGA TOUR® golf, and EA SPORTS
UFC®.
NHL® 17 is an Officially Licensed Product of the NHL and the
NHLPA.
NHLPA and the NHLPA logo are trademarks of the National Hockey League
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NHL and the NHL Shield are registered trademarks and NHL Awards name and
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© NHL 2016. All Rights Reserved.
About Electronic Arts
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entertainment. The Company delivers games, content and online services
for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and
tablets. EA has more than 300 million registered players around the
world.
In fiscal year 2016, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.4 billion.
Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a
portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster brands such
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