EA Sports NHL 24 set to debut on October 6 with crossplay
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EA Sports is set to release its latest installment of the popular game franchise NHL 24 on October 6. It features crossplay for friends who are on different platforms.
The game, which will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on that day with the aim of delivering an intense and realistic hockey experience.
The cover athlete for this year’s game is Cale Makar, the superstar defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche. Makar’s exceptional skills on the ice embody the hard-checking and game-changing features that EA Sports NHL 24 aims to deliver.
One of the standout features of NHL 24 is the Exhaust Engine, powered by EA’s proprietary Frostbite game engine. This new engine introduces the sustained pressure and goalie fatigue systems, which aim to replicate the rush and fatigue of high-pressure games.
The sustained pressure system rewards offensive players who maintain pressure in the attack zone, lowering their opponent’s attributes temporarily and creating more space for movement and plays. The goalie fatigue system simulates the effect of fatigue on the opposing goaltender, making their reactions to shots less effective as the game progresses.
Physics-based contact is another notable addition to NHL 24. This feature changes physical contact in the game, delivering realistic body checks. New animation-based reactions create big moments throughout the game, allowing players to capitalize on turnover opportunities with bigger checks. Additionally, players
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