Whats New In NHL 22?

Whats new in NHL 22? The game is set to release on September 15th and will include new levels, graphics, and gameplay mechanics.

New Features

NHL 22 is the newest installment in the NHL series and it comes with some new features that fans are sure to love. There is a new create-a-player mode that lets you create your own custom player, as well as a new co-op mode that lets you team up with a friend and take on the AI together. You can also now play in outdoor arenas, which adds a whole new element to the game.

Be A Pro

In Be a Pro, assign yourself to a real-world NHL club or create your own player to take on the best hockey league in the world, including the all-new Swiss National League.

Rise through the ranks and hone your skills until you’re ready for promotion to the big club. Start in junior and work your way up, competing against players from all over the world as you strive to make it to the NHL.

NHL 22 Be a Pro introduces several major gameplay and presentation enhancements that drop you into the shoes of an NHL player like never before.

Franchise Mode

In Franchise Mode, you’ll have the opportunity to walk in the shoes of an NHL general manager and take control of your favorite team. You’ll be responsible for building your team through the draft, free agency, and trades. You’ll also need to manage your finances, as you’ll have a salary cap to deal with. Franchise Mode is a great way to get immersed in the world of NHL hockey, and it’s a mode that can be played for dozens of hours.

Gameplay

NHL 22 features a multitude of new gameplay features across the modes fans love to play. In Be A Pro, players can now experience their NHL career from Draft Day to Retirement in an immersive single-player narrative. Franchise Mode adds a player-driven expansion draft allowing users to bring a 32nd NHL team into the league, complete with a custom logo, arena, and uniform. HUT RUSH challenges players to collect NHL stars and legends as they compete in fast-paced online games against others to earn rewards. Outside of game modes, core gameplay enhancements include the addition of puck pick-ups, improved on-ice user control, and more responsive goalies.

New Teams

This season, the NHL is adding two new expansion teams: the Seattle Kraken and the Quebec Nordiques. The Kraken will be in the Pacific Division, while the Nordiques will join the East Division. With the expansion, the NHL will realign its divisions. The current divisional and conference structure will be abandoned for a new division-based playoff format.

Seattle Kraken

The NHL’s 32nd franchise, the Seattle Kraken, will make their debut in the 2021-22 season. The Kraken will become the league’s first expansion team since the Nashville Predators and Atlanta Thrashers joined the NHL in 1998.

The Kraken are named after the legendary sea monster of Norse mythology and will play their home games at Climate Pledge Arena, which is currently under construction and is scheduled to open in 2021. The arena is located in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood and will be the first carbon-neutral arena in the world.

The Kraken will join the Pacific Division of the Western Conference and will play their first game against the Anaheim Ducks on October 2, 2021.

NHL 22 Soundtrack

Featuring thirty new songs, the NHL 22 Soundtrack is once again curated by Grammy Award-winning producer, DJ and songwriter Mike Will Made It. It’s a collection of some of the biggest hip-hop, pop and rock hits from around the world. You can check out the full tracklist below.

“Sicko Mode” – Travis Scott
“No Limit” – G-Eazy ft. A$AP Rocky & Cardi B
“All I Do Is Win” – DJ Khaled ft. T-Pain, Ludacris, Rick Ross & Snoop Dogg
“Bounce Back” – Big Sean
“Havana” – Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug
“I Like It Like That” – Hot Chelle Rae
“Let’s Go Crazy” – Prince & The Revolution
“(SHAKE, SHAKE, SHAKE) SHAKE YOUR BOOTY”- KC & The Sunshine Band

New Modes

NHL 22 features all new modes that will allow you to play the game the way you want. Be a GM, take control of your favorite team, or play through an expansive dynasty mode. With new modes comes new challenges, so be ready to take on anything that comes your way.

HUT Rush

HUT Rush is a new mode available in NHL®22 that can be played offline or online with friends. Up to four players can join forces in this co-operative mode and take on AI-controlled opponents in a fast-paced, 3v3 version of hockey. With no offsides or icing, and less time on the clock, HUT Rush is all about speed, entertainment, and most importantly – goals!

3v3 Eliminator

In 3v3 Eliminator, four teams of three players each compete in a single-elimination brackets. The winner is the last team standing. Play begins with all teams having two goals and one life. When a team scores, they win a goal, and when they lose, they lose a life. The first team to score two goals wins the match.

If the score is tied at the end of regulation, there will be a five-minute overtime period. If the score is still tied after overtime, the match will be decided by a shootout.

Conclusion

NHL 22 concludes with yet another strong year for the series, with new customization options, AI improvements, and more. While there are still some areas that could use some work, such as the franchise mode and online play, NHL 22 is another great entry in the series that should not be missed by fans of hockey gaming.