EA has dropped the first official trailer for NHL 21 and confirmed that the release date will be October 16th. However, NHL 21 will not be releasing on PS5 and Xbox Series X. EA did confirm that the cover star for NHL 21 will be Alexander Ovechkin. The reveal trailer for NHL 21 can be watched below which shows very little gameplay and is focused on Alexander Ovechkin.
The official description for NHL 21 reads:
In EA SPORTS NHL 21, we’re celebrating the most creative, inventive, and fearless players. Carve your path to superstardom in an expanded Be A Pro mode and go down as one of the league’s greatest. On the ice, change up your attack with all new moves, dekes, dangles and evasive maneuvers, inspired by the league’s most groundbreaking innovators. Recognize Creativity, Recognize Revolutionary, Recognize Future, Recognize Greatness.
EA also released details about NHL 21’s Great Eight edition, and the content is listed below.
- Up to 10 HUT Diamond Player Choice Packs (2 per month for 5 months)
- HUT Synergy Veteran Choice Pack (Choice 1 of 10; +1 OVR per month until August 2021)
- HUT Cover Athlete Choice Pack (Choice of: Ovechkin, Matthews, McDavid, Pettersson, Laine, Subban)
- 3 Days Early Access
- Be A Pro XP Boost and Bonus Trait and Specialization Points
- 5 Unlocked World of Chel Hockey Bags
While the game is not releasing on PS5 and Xbox Series X you will still be able to play NHL 21 on the new consoles as it is a forward-compatible title.
Source: YouTube
