NHL 26 Reviews
Hockey is family. Hockey is life. Hockey is a source of joy. NHL 26, less so. For all the good it does, this is an off year; this is certainly no NHL 17. I hoped for more.
NHL 26 isn't a perfect entry, let's be clear, but it's a true starting point to relaunch the brand toward new quality standards. There are solid improvements across all the main modes, while the gameplay-despite a few nuances-strives for realism at all costs and gives the overall experience an exceptionally genuine sense of immersion.
Review in Italian | Read full review
NHL 26 continues what was started last year. Little by little, EA Sports developers are tackling the different modes while adjusting gameplay. This time around, it was Be a Pro mode's turn for a makeover. It clearly stands out from the crowd and gives players a real reason to dive back in. The game itself is becoming more realistic, the goalies are finally more believable, and the X-Factors add a welcome layer of strategy. Not to mention that HUT mode offers a breath of fresh air. However, if you buy the game every year, it feels like the rest of the experience is stagnating without ever taking it to the next level.
Review in French | Read full review
NHL 26 takes what NHL fans have seen in real-life NHL broadcasts and lets you experience it on your console. You get to feel the intensity of a Stanley Cup final while playing as some of the game's best.