•For the first time ever, the legendary Frostbite engine comes to EA SPORTS NHL® 22.
•Frostbite delivers huge visual upgrades that dramatically enhance realism.
•Stick Physic: Game physics get an upgrade with new physically-true stick interactions.
•Augumented Reality: Key game stats and information are projected directly onto environmental surfaces in the game through an augmented reality-like visual package that seamlessly blends info with action.
•Feel the power of Superstar X-Factors, a game-changing system allowing you to unleash unique player abilities that make stars feel like stars where their time on the ice is more influential than ever.
•All new player animations exclusive to Superstar X-Factor abilities add more dynamic action on ice during key moments like Pickups, Deflections, Protecting the Puck and more.
•Superstar X-Factors bring elite abilities to life in every major game mode including Hockey Ultimate Team, World of Chel, Franchise and Be a Pro.

Description

Powered by Frostbite, EA SPORTS NHL® 22 on Xbox Series X
S gets the superstar treatment with a huge leap forward in graphics along with the arrival of Superstar X-Factors that elevates the league’s biggest stars with an all new layer of class-based play. This is breakthrough hockey.

Exclusive to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X
S game versions, upgrades include:
• Micro Detail on Gear: enhanced detail across kits and equipment gives lifelike texture to every fabric and stitch when the camera gets up close and personal.
• Micro Detail on Environments: enhanced detail on environments that adds more texture to surfaces and micro shadows against each light source.
• Enhanced Cloth Simulation: cloth on goalie & player pants and jerseys respond to player movements and environment.
• Cloth Simulation on Secondary Characters: coaches and referees receive more detailed cloth simulation.
• Facial Animation: adds realism to facial expressions that now crackle with life with more detailed expressions that react to the environment around them.
• Dynamic Lighting: featured on all environments and characters in gameplay, new dynamic lighting adds realistic texture and depth to the experience.
• Enhanced effects including improved skate spray: The smoke has more detail that works more accurately with the lighting, the skate spray will be able to hit the lens. Net cam, penalty box cam, board cam, and rail cam each have customized light glares, as well as screen smudges that react to lighting.

*CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS APPLY.

Model Compatibility: Xbox Series X
ESRB Age Rating: E10 – Everyone 10 and Older
ESRB Content Descriptors: Mild Violence
Electronics Condition: New
Video Game Genre: Hockey
Format: Physical
Multiplayer: Online and Local Multiplayer
Battery: No Battery Used