Experience the hard hitting chaos and unpredictability of the sport as
real-world physics are extended to all 12 players on the ice, as well as the
puck itself. Look, move, play and think like a real hockey player with all new
authentic player modelling and an evolved arsenal of tools, including the
Superstar Skill Stick and Vision AI that allow for an unprecedented level of
control and elevated player intelligence. Take in the emotion of every play as
you immerse yourself in authentic arenas across the National Hockey League.
You’ll play in front of a full house of fans created with 9,000 dynamic and
individual crowd models, the most ever in a sports videogame.
- 12 PLAYER NHL COLLISION PHYSICS – For the first time in any sports game,
real-world physics affects every player through every on-ice collision with the
new 12 Player NHL Collision Physics. Utilizing the power of the next generation
consoles, and building off the critically-acclaimed NHL Collision Physics
system, every player on the ice is governed by physics at all times. Feel the
hard-hitting chaos of NHL hockey through true-to-life secondary collisions, net
scrambles and player pileups, capturing the desperation of every shift.
- REAL PUCK PHYSICS – The puck is one of the most complex items in the game
to authentically replicate and it finally gets its due in NHL 15. Completely
rebuilt puck physics result in a more realistic feel to every puck interaction.
Everything on the ice, including the ice surface itself, is live which leads to
the unpredictable and authentic puck spins, rolls and bounces seen in a real
NHL game.
- AUTHENTIC PLAYER & EQUIPMENT MODELS – The Next Generation Hockey
Player has been rebuilt from the ice up. Now player models have three distinct
layers – the body, equipment, and jersey. Each layer interacts independently,
making every contact with the puck or other players even more realistic. Dynamic
Cloth technology adds an extra layer of realism as it reacts to the
player’s movement as they explode up the ice, helping bring the speed of the
game to life.
- UNPRECEDENTED PLAYER LIKENESS – Powered by the same technology that
brought the most realistic representation of the athlete to EA SPORTS UFC, NHL
15 delivers groundbreaking player likeness, emotion and animation. From the
strides a player takes to get up the ice to the emotion on their face after
scoring a game winning goal, the players are as real as they’ve
ever been.
- SUPERSTAR SKILL STICK – Now all the tools of an NHL superstar are in your
hands. The revolutionary Skill Stick has evolved to give even more control to
the player. Protect the puck, receive passes without breaking stride, and
discover an arsenal of sweet new dekes, all with an intuitive right stick
control scheme that is easy to use but packed with depth.
- AUTHENTIC ARENAS – There is no feeling like being there, and we are
giving you the best seats in the house. The power of the next-gen consoles
finally allows the NHL franchise to capture every detail of an NHL arena. Unique
arena elements from 19,000+ seat capacities to lighting and player entrance
tunnels are captured with a level of detail not possible on the previous
generation. Now those home games will truly feel like home.
- NEW COMMENTARY TEAM – New voices for a new generation. NHL 15 welcomes
the NBC Sports commentary team of Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick and Eddie Olczyk to the
broadcast booth. TSN analyst Ray Ferraro will provide game insights at ice
level. Combined with Real Life Broadcast Integration that will feature
real-world pre-game video commentary with Doc and Eddie set against in-game
visuals, NHL 15 takes a revolutionary step forward in sports videogames; where
the lines between the real world of sport broadcast and the game are
blurred.
- NBC SPORTS GAME DAY PRESENTATION – The most realistic broadcast package
in a video game to-date is possible because of a new partnership with NBC
Sports. Set the scene with the NHL on NBC crew welcoming you to the city during
the game intros and immerse yourself in an experience that matches what you see
on television with NHL on NBC graphics and branding.
- LIVING CROWDS – NHL 15 sets a new standard in videogames with over
9,000 individual crowd models with 4× the animations of previous generations.
Take a look through the glass and you’ll see fans hold up signs with your name
on them, costume wearing superfans, or even sections full of team rivals rooting
against you. Feel their behavior change after dropping the gloves, landing a big
hit, or scoring a clutch goal. The crowd is alive.
- VISION AI – An elevated level of player intelligence, Vision AI features
evolved awareness with players reading and reacting to potential plays. Scoring
area recognition, pass anticipation, and enhanced team breakouts all improve the
flow of the game.