Electronic Arts has just announced the release date of its upcoming title EA Sports NHL 21, releasing on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on October 16 this year. In addition, the cover art for the game was also revealed which featured the Stanley Cup winner Alex Ovechkin as the cover athlete.
This is the second time Alex Ovechkin has been featured as the cover athlete on an NHL game. Ovechkin has been one of the most influential and impactful players in hockey and has become something of a muse for the development team, mapping the game’s innovation against the game-changing impact he has had on the sport.
This latest game in the series will bring to life a revamped Be A Pro experience, expanded creative gameplay, the new Hockey Ultimate Team (HUT) RUSH, and World of CHEL additions offering players the opportunity to create an Ovechkin-esque style and legacy.
The new Be A Pro mode experience will enhance the game’s narrative and quality of life, giving players the chance to live the life of an NHL star, both on and off the ice. You will have to impress the front office, go early on a draft day, and chase greatness as players earn a spot for the first line, compete for the Stanley Cup, and become the league’s next best player.
The executive producer of the game, Sean Ramjasingh talked about the Alex Ovechkin and the Be A Pro mode of the game.
Our community has been asking for an invigorating Be A Pro experience that puts them in the same spotlight as their favorite NHL stars, like Alex Ovechkin. Ovechkin’s gameplay legacy, on and off the ice, is helping us to bring the next generation of EA SPORTS NHL gameplay to life with NHL 21.
EA Sports NHL 21 will also feature HUT, the game mode that allows players to create their fantasy lineup of NHL players, alumni, and icons, and compete with them online, to the next level with HUT RUSH. HUT RUSH is a streamlined version of HUT that lets players jump into HUT games quickly, rack up achievements, and unlock rewards by scoring with style. With a scoring system that rewards skill and creativity, HUT RUSH will provide plenty of cannot miss moments.
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