NHL 22 - PS5
Powered by Frostbite™, EA SPORTS™ NHL® 22 on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S gets the superstar treatment. For the first time ever, experience EA SPORTS NHL on one of the industry’s most powerful game engines bringing unrivaled visual detail to every hit, deke and shot. Superstar X-Factors lets you feel the personality and power of NHL superstars with an all-new ability system that unlocks the unique skills of the league’s most elite players. Authentic to real player skill and style, the stars of the NHL truly come to life in EA SPORTS NHL 22 making their time on ice more influential than ever . From HUT to World of Chel, Superstar X-Factors brings new class based strategy to every game mode. EA SPORTS NHL 22 is an all new game for a new generation, giving you more ways to play and compete than ever before. This is breakthrough hockey.
FROSTBITE ENGINE
For the first time ever, the legendary Frostbite™ engine comes to EA SPORTS NHL® 22. Bringing massive visual upgrades to both current and next generation console games alike, NHL 22 is one of the biggest leaps forward in graphics in franchise history. From overhauled player likeness and cloth animations that bring players to life to dynamic lighting creating truly immersive game environments, there is improvement everywhere you look.
Visual Improvements
Across all game versions, Frostbite delivers huge visual upgrades that dramatically enhance realism. From overhauled player likenesses and all new eye animations that track and react to the action around them, the superstars of the NHL have never felt more alive. Everywhere you look, players can expect upgrades including:
- Overhauled Player Likeness: Over 100 star players and generic player head models have been totally rebuilt from the ground up to reflect the current season and bring more detail to your favorite players.
- Uniform Improvements: micro-detail on fabrics and component branding for patches/logos is delivered in higher resolution making every stitch visible. All done without impacting performance, memory and disc utilization.
- Hair shader upgrade across all players: borrowing hair shader technology from the EA SPORTS FIFA franchise, players have performant hair that lights more realistically.
- Eye Animations (PA2 Procedural Awareness): players are now more expressive than ever before as PA2 technology breathes new life into them with reactive eye movement. Players’ eyes track to take notice of primary events happening around them (ex. Looking for a pass) as well as secondary glances at nearby targets (ex. Opposing players).
- Improved Skin shading: new skin rendering combined with improvements in lighting adds more realism to player faces than ever.
- Cloth Animation: as players move, so do their uniforms. New animations add physics to cloth materials that react accurately in response to player movements.
Exclusive to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S game versions, upgrades include:
- Micro Detail on Gear: enhanced detail across kits and equipment gives lifelike texture to every fabric and stitch when the camera gets up close and personal.
- Micro Detail on Environments: enhanced detail on environments that adds more texture to surfaces and micro shadows against each light source.
- Enhanced Cloth Simulation: cloth on goalie & player pants and jerseys respond to player movements and environment.
- Cloth Simulation on Secondary Characters: coaches and referees receive more detailed cloth simulation.
- Facial Animation: adds realism to facial expressions that now crackle with life with more detailed expressions that react to the environment around them.
- Dynamic Lighting: featured on all environments and characters in gameplay, new dynamic lighting adds realistic texture and depth to the experience.
- Enhanced effects including improved skate spray: The smoke has more detail that works more accurately with the lighting, the skate spray will be able to hit the lens. Net cam, penalty box cam, board cam, and rail cam each have customized light glares, as well as screen smudges that react to lighting.
Stick Physics: game physics get an upgrade with new physically-true stick interactions that result in:
- Battles for the puck that are fair and based on skill
- Stick-on-body contact that results in more accurate penalty calls in key moments like poke-checks.
- More realistic movement along the boards without sticks poking through geometry
Augmented Reality: key game stats and information are projected directly onto environmental surfaces in the game through an augmented reality-like visual package that seamlessly blends info with action. Bringing more information directly into the game lets you better manage your strategy by staying on top of vital stats in real time without pausing out to the game menu to search for them.
New X-Factor Animations: all new player animations exclusive to Superstar X-Factor abilities add more dynamic action on ice during key moments like Pickups, Deflections, Protecting the Puck and more.
SUPERSTAR X-Factors
Feel the power of Superstar X-Factors, a game-changing system allowing you to unleash unique player abilities that make stars feel like stars where their time on the ice is more influential than ever. Reserved for only the more elite players in the league, Superstar X-Factor abilities separate the best from the rest, and make superstars feel like their real life counterparts. The game features two tiers of Superstar X-Factor abilities assigned to players; game-changing Zone abilities and enhanced Superstar abilities. Each player receives one Zone ability that defines them and a secondary set of Superstar abilities. The actual function of any Superstar X-Factor ability always remains the same, but it’s level of boost changes between Zone or Superstar assignments. True to the game, Superstar X-Factors are inspired by the signature traits the league’s top players are known for. Whether it’s a blistering slapshot, precision passing, explosive speed on the rush or lightning-fast reflexes in front of the net, Superstar X-Factor abilities span all positions on the ice bringing an all new layer of class-based competition and strategy to the game.
Zone Abilities
Players are assigned one Zone ability that defines them, giving them a more unique ability that sets them apart from the competition. Zone abilities are always on, activating automatically under the right conditions. For example, a Zone ability that enhances long passing completion engages when a long pass attempt is made (however, it has no effect on short passing). A particular Zone ability is available to only a limited number of players, and in some cases even exclusive, meaning some players have an ability unique to them that no other player in the game has.
Superstar Abilities
All Superstar X-Factor players also receive a set of Superstar abilities. They are less powerful than Zone abilities, but provide a skill boost to the skill area they represent.
Superstar X-Factors in Game Modes
Superstar X-Factors bring elite abilities to life in every major game mode including Hockey Ultimate Team, World of Chel, Franchise and Be a Pro. Bringing an all new dimension of strategy, Superstar X-Factors dramatically refreshes the game experience across all of the most popular ways to play.
HOCKEY ULTIMATE TEAM
HUT is an NHL 22 game mode that allows you to create your fantasy lineup of NHL players, alumni, and icons, and compete with them online. Create your squad, collect rewards and become the Ultimate Team.
WORLD OF CHEL
The WOC multiplayer hub features more ways to play than ever before. Build your custom player and compete across a variety of modes including EASHL, Ones and Threes arcade.
BE A PRO
The Be A Pro experience gives you the chance to live the life of an NHL player, on and off the ice. Impress the front office, chase greatness as you earn your spot on the first line, compete for the Stanley Cup and breakthrough to become the league’s next best.
FRANCHISE MODE
Build your dynasty across multiple seasons in Franchise Mode as you take the helm of your favorite NHL team or create the expansion team of your dreams. Scout players, manage coaching and line chemistry and experience the frenzy of the Trade Deadline in pursuit of the Stanley Cup.
CONTENT MIGRATION
Players who start playing NHL 22 on PlayStation®4 or Xbox One will be able to transfer their HUT Team value and progress to PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S within the NHL 22 title, meaning that:
- Users can protect 20 player items + Coach in their current lineup and transfer those over to a new console.
- Once content is transferred from Gen4 to Gen5, that content on Gen4 will be converted to untradable for security reasons.
This one time content migration will be available in December 2021.
All video games and consoles (except new) have been tested, cleaned, and are guaranteed to work! All products are covered by our return policy which you can find here.
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By purchasing you agree and these will not be accepted for exchange or a refund.
Trading card game conditions guide can also be found below:
Definition of Video Game Condition:
New:
Brand new and never played. Game is factory sealed and has NEVER been opened or removed from the manufacturer’s packaging. Packaging will come in its original shrink wrap (if applicable) and in good condition unless otherwise noted. *Please refer to our Cosmetic Conditions and Definitions Grading Guide
Complete:
Game (Disc or Cartridge) comes with Box and Manual (if applicable). Box, manual are considered to be in acceptable condition with some potential creasing, box wear or minor sun fading. Game will have minor to no scratches unless otherwise noted.
Complete (Not Mint):
Game (Disc or Cartridge) comes with Box and Manual (if applicable). Box, manual and game are considered to be in “not-mint” condition with signs of creases, sun fading and wear and tear on the box and manual and some scratches on the disc but still works unless otherwise noted. You may contact us to request a picture of the actual items before purchasing as there will be no exchanges or refunds for cosmetic reasons *Please refer to our Cosmetic Conditions and Definitions Grading Guide
Game Only:
Game (Disc or Cartridge) does not come with Manufacturer’s box, manual or any of the original packaging. Game is in good condition and in full working order with little to no cosmetic wear unless otherwise noted. *Please refer to our Cosmetic Conditions and Definitions Grading Guide
Missing Manual Game with Box:
Game (Disc or Cartridge) comes with Box only, no Manual (if applicable). Box is considered to be in acceptable condition with some potential creasing, box wear or minor sun fading. Game will have minor to no scratches unless otherwise noted. *Please refer to our Cosmetic Conditions and Definitions Grading Guide
Missing Manual (Not Mint) Game with Box:
Game (Disc or Cartridge) comes with Box only, no manual (if applicable). Box and game are considered to be in “not-mint” condition with signs of creases, sun fading and wear and tear on the box and manual and some scratches on the disc but still works unless otherwise noted. You may contact us to request a picture of the actual items before purchasing as there will be no exchanges or refunds for cosmetic reasons *Please refer to our Cosmetic Conditions and Definitions Grading Guide
Game with Manual:
Game (Disc or Cartridge) will come with Manufacturer’s original manual and no box. Game is in good condition and in full working order with little to no cosmetic wear unless otherwise noted. *Please refer to our Cosmetic Conditions and Definitions Grading Guide
Manual Only:
Original Manual for the game. All pages are intact with little to no cosmetic wear unless otherwise noted. *Please refer to our Cosmetic Conditions and Definitions Grading Guide
Box Only:
Original Box for the game. Box is considered to be in acceptable condition with some potential creasing, box wear or minor sun fading. *Please refer to our Cosmetic Conditions and Definitions Grading Guide
Video Games Console Conditions:
All Consoles are second hand unless labelled as New.
New:Brand new and never played. Console is factory sealed and has NEVER been opened or removed from the manufacturer’s packaging. Packaging will come in its original shrink wrap (if applicable) or have security seals (if applicable). Console is in good condition unless otherwise noted. *Please refer to our Cosmetic Conditions and Definitions Grading Guide
Console Complete in Box (Pre-owned):
Console comes with Manufacturers’ Box, accessories (OEM Controller, Audio/Video Cables and AC Adapter for TV Consoles and AC Adapter only for Handheld Consoles) and Manual (if applicable). Console, accessories, box, and manual are considered to be in good condition with little to no creases and wear. Console would look as if it was just taken out of the package unless otherwise noted. *Please refer to our Cosmetic Conditions and Definitions Grading Guide
Console with Official Accessories (Pre-owned):
Console comes in full working order with all pre-owned official accessories required to play the console (OEM Controller, Audio/Video Cables and AC Adapter for TV Consoles and AC Adapter only for Handheld Consoles). Console is in good condition
with little to no cosmetic wear unless otherwise noted. *Please refer to our Cosmetic Conditions and Definitions Grading Guide
Console with Third Party Accessories (Pre-owned):
Console comes in full working order with Brand New Third Party accessories required to play the console. (Third party Controller, Audio/Video Cables and AC Adapter for TV Consoles and AC Adapter only for Handheld Consoles) Console is in good condition
with little to no cosmetic wear unless otherwise noted. *Please refer to our Cosmetic Conditions and Definitions Grading Guide
Console Only:
Console comes in full working order with NO accessories (Controller, Audio/Video Cables and AC Adapter for TV Consoles and AC Adapter only for Handheld Consoles) Console is in good condition with little to no cosmetic wear unless otherwise noted. *Please refer to our Cosmetic Conditions and Definitions Grading Guide
Cosmetic Conditions and Grading Definitions Guide:
Mint:
A Mint Condition game will come in the original packaging (Box and Manual [if applicable]) with no marks, scratches to the product.
Not Mint:
A Not Mint Condition game will come in the original packaging (Box and Manual [if applicable]) with cosmetic wear to the product but tested to make sure it is playable and guaranteed to work
Creases and Dents:
Any lines or ridges on the Manufacture’s box or manual which were caused by any folding, pressing, or crushing.
Wear and Tear:
Any damages that are naturally cause as a result of everyday and normal use. New items, usually means that there are tears on the original cellophane
Stickers:
Any stickers that were placed on the product. To avoid further damage to the product, we do not attempt to remove all stickers.
Fading/Writing:
Any fading or writing on the box, manual or disc that does not hinder or affect game play
Trading Card Game Conditions:
Near Mint:
Cards in Near Mint (NM) condition show minimal to no wear from shuffling, play or handling and can have a nearly unmarked surface, crisp corners and unblemished edges outside of a few minimal flaws. A Near Mint card may have a tiny edge nick or a tiny scratch or two, but overall look nearly unplayed with no major defects or flaws.
The acceptable range of cards within the Near Mint condition include both cards with no imperfections and cards with a few minor imperfections.
Slightly Played:
Cards in Slightly Played (SP) condition may have minor border or corner wear or even just slight scuffs or scratches. There are no major defects such as liquid damage, bends or issues with the structural integrity of the card. Noticeable imperfections are okay, but none should be too severe or at too high a volume.
Moderately Played:
Cards in Moderately Played (MP) condition can have border wear, corner wear, scratching or scuffing, creases or whitening or any combination of mild examples of these marks.
A Moderately Played card may have some form of a more major marking, such as creasing that doesnʼt affect card integrity, but not in combination with other issues such as scratches, scuffs or border/edge wear and not impacting a large area of the card.
Heavily Played:
Cards in Heavily Played (HP) condition show a severe amount of wear. Cards with less than 30% of the surface being liquid damaged are typically accepted but may be considered Damaged if especially detrimental. HP cards can have one small instance of missing ink (such as if something is stuck to a card, then removed and pulls away part of the card), along with major creasing, whitening and border wear if the card can still be sleeve playable.
Damaged:
Cards in Damaged condition can exhibit a tear, bend or crease that may make the card illegal for tournament play, even in a sleeve. If more than 30% of the card is damaged by liquid, it's considered Damaged. Cards in Damaged condition may have extreme border wear, extreme corner wear, heavy scratching or scuffing, folds, creases or tears or other damages that impacts the structural integrity of the card. (Note: No one likes to receive a card that is covered in a foreign substance, such as food, liquid or other material.)
