NHL 25 Won’t Be On Last-Gen Consoles

As someone who has been a loyal NHL fan for decades, I must admit that the news about NHL 25 being exclusive to current-gen consoles left me a bit taken aback. I still remember the thrill of playing the franchise on my humble PlayStation 4, and upgrading isn’t exactly within my immediate budget.

There’s been lots of talk about the release of NHL 25, with hints suggesting it won’t be playable on older consoles. And it seems those rumors were correct. To everyone’s surprise, NHL 25 will not be available on last-generation gaming systems. This is striking news given that many beloved titles in the series were released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The developers are focusing on moving forward rather than looking back.

Previously, games in the NHL series had wide releases aiming to attract as many players as possible. However, for the first time, EA Sports is offering exclusivity to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S systems. This change might cause frustration among long-time gamers who haven’t upgraded to these newer consoles yet, as they won’t be able to play their favorite series this time around. It’s understandable that the cost of these current-gen systems is a deterrent, and we sympathize with those who are missing out on the new game due to this reason.

For now, check out the official reveal trailer here:

But you may want to reconsider. NHL 25 on current-gen systems features several gameplay improvements, such as the ICE-Q system, which we previously reported on, which completely changes how players experience hockey firsthand, with a strong focus on authenticity and intelligence on the ice.

NHL 25’s official release date is October 4, so you won’t have to wait long to play it.

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