Summary
12 PLAYER NHL COLLISION PHYSICS
For the first time in a sports game, real-world physics influence every player during every on-ice collision with the all-new 12 Player NHL Collision Physics. Leveraging the power of next-generation consoles and building upon the acclaimed NHL Collision Physics system, every skater on the ice is governed by physics at all times. Experience the intense, chaotic action of NHL hockey through realistic secondary collisions, net scrambles, and player pileups, capturing the urgency and intensity of every shift.
REAL PUCK PHYSICS
The puck is one of the most intricate elements to accurately replicate, and in NHL 15, it finally receives the attention it deserves. Completely overhauled puck physics deliver a more authentic feel for every interaction. Everything on the ice, including the ice surface itself, is dynamic, resulting in unpredictable and realistic puck spins, rolls, and bounces just like in a real NHL game.
AUTHENTIC PLAYER & EQUIPMENT MODELS
The Next Generation Hockey Player has been reimagined from the ground up. Now, player models consist of three distinct layers: the body, gear, and jersey. Each layer moves independently, making every interaction with the puck or other players even more lifelike. Dynamic Cloth technology adds an extra layer of realism, reacting to a player’s movement as they accelerate up the ice, bringing the speed and intensity of the game to life.
UNPRECEDENTED PLAYER LIKENESS
Driven by the same technology that brought the most realistic athlete representation to EA SPORTS UFC, NHL 15 delivers a groundbreaking level of player likeness, emotion, and animation. From the strides a player takes while skating up the ice to the emotions on their face after scoring a game-winning goal, the players have never looked more real.
SUPERSTAR SKILL STICK
Now, all the tools of an NHL superstar are at your fingertips. The innovative Skill Stick has evolved to offer even greater control. Protect the puck, receive passes without slowing down, and execute a wide array of new dekes, all with an intuitive right stick control scheme that’s easy to pick up but deep in its capabilities.
AUTHENTIC ARENAS
There’s no substitute for being there, and NHL 15 gives you the best seats in the house. The power of next-gen consoles finally allows the NHL franchise to capture every detail of an NHL arena. From 19,000+ seat capacities to lighting and player entrance tunnels, unique arena features are recreated with a level of detail never before possible. Now, home games will truly feel like home.
NEW COMMENTARY TEAM
New voices for a new era. NHL 15 welcomes the NBC Sports broadcast team of Mike "Doc" Emrick and Eddie Olczyk to the commentary booth. TSN analyst Ray Ferraro provides in-game insights from the ice level. Combined with Real Life Broadcast Integration, which features real-world pre-game video commentary from Doc and Eddie set against in-game visuals, NHL 15 takes a bold step forward in sports gaming, blurring the lines between real-world broadcasts and the game.
NBC SPORTS GAME DAY PRESENTATION
The most realistic broadcast package in a video game to date is made possible through a new partnership with NBC Sports. Set the scene with the NHL on NBC crew welcoming you to the city during game intros and immerse yourself in an experience that mirrors what you see on TV, complete with NHL on NBC graphics and branding.
LIVING CROWDS
NHL 15 raises the bar in video games with over 9,000 individual crowd models and four times the animations of previous generations. Look through the glass and you’ll see fans holding up signs with your name, costumed superfans, or even rival sections cheering against you. Feel the crowd’s energy shift after a fight, a big hit, or a clutch goal. The crowd is alive.
VISION AI
A new level of player intelligence, Vision AI features enhanced awareness as players read and react to potential plays. Improved scoring area recognition, pass anticipation, and more fluid team breakouts all contribute to a smoother, more realistic flow of the game.