What’s New in NHL 21?
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NHL 21 is the latest release in the NHL video game franchise. In this installment, there are new features and game modes to keep players engaged.
New Features
NHL 21 is the latest release in the NHL series from EA Sports. This year’s game introduces a new way to play defense, an updated Be a Pro career mode, and more. Let’s take a look at some of the new features in NHL 21.
Be A Pro
In Be A Pro, you create your own player and get drafted by an NHL team. You play through your career, making decisions off and on the ice that shape your legacy. If you want to be a GM-only pro, you can do contract negotiations, hire or fire coaches and manage your team’s salary cap. You can also take your player through an entire career in the new Elimination Mode and try to win the Stanley Cup.
Franchise Mode
NHL 21 Franchise Mode delivers an experience for any type of fan to build their dream franchise. From ownership to managing everything on and off the ice, you call the shots now more than ever before.
Whether you want to take full control of your team, or delegate key decisions to your staff and focus on being the GM, we’ve got you covered with our new player-driven staff management system. You’re also in charge of where your team plays its home games. You can relocated your club to a different city, change your team name, and create a custom logo and uniform.
Dynasty Mode is the deepest and most authentic Be a Pro experience in franchise history where everything you do both on and off the ice shapes your legacy as an NHL player. Play through multiple seasons with one player or be the GM of an entire franchise. With new ways to play and customize your game experience, NHL 21 is the ultimate create-a-player fantasy hockey sim.
HUT Rush
NHL 21’s most fast-paced, skill-centric mode returns with new ways to play and even bigger rewards. The pulse-pounding thrill of 3v3, 4v4, and 5v5 Eliminator drops is back with all-new ways to win in HUT Rush.
Jump in and experience the following changes:
What’s new:
-Get more opportunities to showcase your skills with all-new 3v3 rush and 5v5 eliminator modes
-Choose your path to glory in the all-new HUT Rush Solo Playlist where you can take on AI opponents of varying difficulties or test your skills against other players in head-to-head matchmaking
-Earn valuable rewards by completing new Daily and Weekly challenges, including HUT Rush specific objectives that will help you build the ultimate team
What’s returning:
-The breakneck speed and nonstop action of 4v4 eliminator mode is back and better than ever
Gameplay Improvements
In NHL 21, the gameplay has been greatly improved with more realistic player movements and animations. The AI has been improved as well, making for a more challenging and rewarding experience. The game also features new ways to score goals and new East-West Conference All-Star teams.
AI
NHL 21’s AI has seen some significant changes and improvements this year. The most noticeable change is the way that AI-controlled players will now move and position themselves on the ice. In previous editions of the game, AI players would often get caught out of position or make poor decisions when it came to moving up and down the ice. This year, however, AI players have been considerably more intelligent in their movements and decisions, which results in a much more realistic and enjoyable experience for all players.
In addition to the changes to AI movement, the game’s artificial intelligence has also been tweaked to provide a better overall experience when playing against the computer. One of the most significant changes is the way that goalies will now behave; in NHL 21, goalies will now make better decisions when it comes to positioning themselves and they will also be able to make more acrobatic saves than ever before. These changes should result in a more challenging and rewarding experience for all players.
Skating
In NHL 21, skating has been improved to provide a more authentic and realistic experience. Skaters will now glide across the ice more smoothly, while also being able to make tighter turns and stops. These changes should make it feel more natural to control your skater on the ice, and make the game more fun and challenging at the same time.
Puck Pick-ups
One of the biggest gameplay improvements in NHL 21 is the change to how players can pick up the puck. In past games, players would have to be completely stopped in order to pick up the puck, which often led to them being hit by an oncoming opponent.
Now, players can pick up the puck while they are skating, which gives them a lot more flexibility and allows them to avoid being hit. This change should make for a much smoother and more realistic experience overall.
Other gameplay improvements include changes to how skating works and how hits are registered. These changes should make for a more realistic and enjoyable experience for all players.
Conclusion
NHL 21 is an excellent game that makes important changes and additions to the series. The new skating system makes players move more realistically, while the addition of the Create-A-Player mode and Be A Pro updates add more depth to the game. Franchise mode has also been greatly improved, with a new expansion team draft, stadium creator, and classic teams finally being added. Overall, NHL 21 is a must-have for any hockey fan.
