NHL fans! Lace up your skates and get ready to play against some of the greatest legends in the game when NHL 19 comes to Xbox One on September 14, 2018. Play with or against 200 of the greatest legends of the game, or go from the pond to the pros as you compete on outdoor rinks surrounded by stunning landscapes in never-before-seen environments. Powered by Real Player Motion Technology, NHL 19 is our most-authentic hockey experience yet.
The Great Outdoors
As mentioned above, NHL 19 will take the game back to ponds. For the first time in franchise history, compete in the EA Sports Hockey League, NHL Threes, Play Now, and brand-new modes NHL Ones and Pro-Am on the pond. In NHL Ones, you and two other players compete in a 1v1v1 free-for-all gauntlet. Showcase your skills and creativity with no rules, no stoppages, and no limits.
The Legends Have Arrived
With over 200 legends introduced in NHL 19, you can build an all-time great team or test your skills against the best ever. Hero Teams also make their debut, giving you the chance to make fantasy matchups between today’s superstars and yesterday’s legends. History is at your fingertips in NHL 19.
Explosive-Edge Skating
Featuring innovative Real Player Motion Technology, NHL 19 introduces animations and physics that bring you closer to the game of hockey than ever before. With more control and responsiveness over how you move, you’ll enjoy the ability to accelerate quickly and turn on a dime. Explosive-Edge Skating, combined with new physics technology, produces jaw-dropping hits that are more life-like, varied, and satisfying.
Express Yourself
Over 900 new items are available for your create-a-character in NHL 19. With thousands of different possible combinations, you’ll be able to design a player that suits your personality. From authentic NHL apparel to pond hockey lifestyle clothing, some of the biggest brands in sports featuring bold designs really let you express yourself.
Cover Athletes
As this year’s cover athletes, P.K. Subban and Wayne Gretzky will represent the hockey spirit of NHL 19. With multiple editions available for NHL 19, these two talented players will have their own covers, as Subban will represent the standard edition and Gretzky will grace the covers of the Legend and Ultimate editions of the game. While these two superstars are very different in terms of their style and impact on the game, they represent the passion of hockey that connects us all.
Pre-Order NHL 19 Now
NHL 19 is available to hockey fans worldwide on September 14, 2018 for Xbox One. Unlock the full game three days early on September 11, 2018 when you pre-order the NHL 19 Legends Edition or the NHL 19 Ultimate Edition!
We look forward to seeing Xbox players enjoying NHL 19 when it’s released September 14, 2018!
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Source: Xbox Blog
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