EA Sports Introduces Updates for NHL 24, Addressing Goalie Issues and All-Star Open Details

by Annabelle Stephenson
in *DE, *FR, News, Release, xBG, xLV, xRO
on 31 January 2024

Nowa aktualizacja EA Sports NHL 24 rozwiązuje problemy z bramkarzami

EA Sports has recently released an update for NHL 24, which addresses some community feedback and unveils details about the All-Star Open. The update focuses primarily on goalie improvements based on player opinions.

One of the main concerns raised by the community was regarding the X-Factor goalie abilities. EA Sports acknowledged that certain X-Factor abilities did not provide enough incentive for players to use them, thus limiting their choices when assigning these abilities to goalies. To address this, the following changes have been made:

– The X-Factor goalie ability “LIGHT WORK” has been updated to provide more benefits in gameplay. It now enhances goalie accuracy against wrist shots and powerful shots, as well as improves accuracy against shots within 20 feet of the net.
– The X-Factor goalie ability “EXTRA PADDING” has also been updated to provide more benefits in gameplay. It now enhances goalie accuracy against stick shots and shots from beyond 25 feet from the net.
– The X-Factor goalie ability “WHIRLWIND” has been modified to increase the incentive to equip the zone ability and provide more benefits in gameplay. It now increases the energy boost for teammates with active zone abilities.
– The X-Factor goalie ability “HANDLED IT” has been updated to deliver more benefits in gameplay. It now increases the energy boost for teammates with active zone abilities.
– The X-Factor goalie ability “ENERGIZER” has been adjusted to provide more benefits in gameplay. It now increases the energy boost for teammates with active zone abilities.

In addition to goalie improvements, the update also includes various adjustments for the Be a Pro mode, presentations in HUT and World of Chel modes, and other overall enhancements. Furthermore, EA Sports announced that the EA SPORTS NHL All-Star Open will take place on February 2, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time. The tournament will feature four qualifying players, competing for the title and a cash prize of $2000, along with the championship trophy.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What community feedback did EA Sports receive regarding the NHL 24 update?
EA Sports received feedback regarding goalie issues from the community. Players felt that the X-Factor goalie abilities did not provide sufficient motivation to use them.

2. What updates were introduced in response to community feedback?
In response to the community feedback, EA Sports implemented the following updates:
– Updated the X-Factor goalie ability “Light Work” to provide more gameplay benefits.
– Updated the X-Factor goalie ability “Extra Padding” to provide more gameplay benefits.
– Updated the X-Factor goalie ability “Whirlwind” to increase the incentive to equip the zone ability.
– Updated the X-Factor goalie ability “Handled It” to provide more gameplay benefits.
– Updated the X-Factor goalie ability “Energizer” to provide more gameplay benefits.

3. What highlights were presented in the video summarizing the NHL 24 update?
The video highlighting the NHL 24 update covered the five most important things to remember. Unfortunately, the link to the video is not available.

4. What goalie-related considerations were included in the update?
The update addressed goalie-related considerations by making the reach of goalie save depend on the goalie’s height. Smaller goalies receive less penalty for far saves, while larger goalies receive a higher penalty. The scaling of the save reach is only active when using the “Light Work” or “Extra Padding” X-Factor abilities.

5. When will the EA SPORTS NHL All-Star Open tournament take place?
The EA SPORTS NHL All-Star Open tournament will be held on February 2, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time. It will feature the top four players from the All-Star Open qualifiers.