NHL 15 News Post

NHL 15 Might Be Missing More Than We Anticipated (XB1/PS4)

04:15 PM - September 4, 2014 by RaychelSnr

Now that the EA Access trial period has started, Xbox One players have noticed that the list of missing modes and features in next-gen NHL 15 is much larger than previously expected. In a prior interview with Sean Ramjagsingh, some of these were hinted at but not fully disclosed, but the depth of some of the gutted features seems to be larger than initially anticipated. The following items are features which users have noticed are missing while playing the early access to NHL 15 -- keep in mind this information is preliminary and some of these could actually be in the game but well hidden. With just six hours of time to test, it doesn't leave much room to explore:

Modes/Features

No GM Connected
No Online Team Play (when this is patched into the game later this year, it will use real NHL players and teams)
No EA Sports Hockey League
No EA Sports Arena
No Online Shootouts
No Live the Life
No Be A Legend
No Winter Classic
No tournaments or Battle for the Cup
No season mode (you can only play seasons in Be A GM, which is limited to NHL teams)
No NHL 94 Anniversary mode
No custom music support
No create-a-play designer
Cannot customize each team's AI
No create-a-team
No way to edit individual players
Practice mode is now limited to one skater vs. an AI goalie

Gameplay

No custom camera option
No Action Tracker replay highlights
No Top 3 Stars at the end of games.

Be A GM

Yearly draft is fully automated by the CPU
Cannot play the AHL games for your chosen franchise
Players sent down to the minors do not accumulate any season stats
No fantasy draft option
No preseason games

Be A Pro

No option to sim ahead to the next shift
You only play in the NHL; you cannot play for minor league teams
The Memorial Cup tryout period is gone. You now begin by picking an NHL team, or by letting a random CPU team draft you.
No All-Star game

Ultimate Team

Cannot play against your friends
No tournaments
No mobile app

All of the above features were available last year in NHL 14 for the Xbox 360/PlayStation 3 but appear to be missing this year on the new-generation of consoles. If you have NHL 15 early access and have noticed any of these are actually in the game or if anything additional is missing let us know in the comments below.

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# 241 fballturkey @ 09/06/14 02:07 AM

I was dead set on buying this game until I read a couple of these. I haven't bought an NHL game in about 3 years because I'm not a huge fan but I wanted something for when Madden gets a little stale, but the following are all game breakers for me:

No tournaments
Automated drafts (!?!?!?!?!?)
Can't play minor league games
No Fantasy drafts
No minor leagues in Be A Pro
No option to sim to next shift (this is absolutely egregious and is tied for auto-drafts with biggest thing missing for me)

That's just honestly not a full game at that point. Be A Pro doesn't sound engaging at all, it just sounds like GM mode with fewer options and you are only allowed to control one play, and STILL have to watch the entire game. Be a GM doesn't sound engaging at all, because I can't draft my own team, draft my own rookies, or play as the minor league team to get a look at players.

# 242 johnnyrocks @ 09/06/14 02:14 AM

EA has truly taken a step back in this whole progress. This really feels like transitioning from NHL 15 back to 09 or something (Although through NHL 12-14, it felt like updates rather than new titles).

I honestly feel bad for the people who bought the next-gen consoles to play EA NHL 15 only to find out that they've been stripped of many features. Yes, I understand that maybe some updates and patches, we could see some of the features back, but there are people who are impatient, and who knows when the update comes? Remember GTA promising the Heist? LOL, it never came!

I'm feeling so betrayed from EA. I just can't...

Even with the AI improvements, I still remember in NHL 14, the CPU's #1 move would be to shield the puck and go in. (lol). Looks like in NHL 15 they don't shield but they look like they sometimes almost go in the same direction except they try to pull off dekes.

I really hope NHL 16 gets a massive upgrade or something because I'm truly disappointed.

# 243 ERA @ 09/06/14 02:37 AM

I was going to go to midnight launch for this game, but this is just flat out unacceptable. I may be a minority but I'm probably still getting the game (I really like the gameplay), but wow. No player editing, no period simming and no draft?! How the hell do you leave this stuff out?!

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# 244 Smirkin Dirk @ 09/06/14 03:00 AM

So it's not even possible to edit a roster and import it to be a GM?

Wow.

# 245 iamcline @ 09/06/14 03:05 AM

After getting all of the information in time, I have cancelled my pre-order. Hated to do it, because I was excited about next-gen NHL....but without proper features, I'm not interested.

# 246 FreeMayk @ 09/06/14 07:03 AM

All this "no'' options, we will get in couple years. Maybe decade?

For me, this is pre-apha version, but will cost us more then 50$?

# 247 18 eighty 5 @ 09/06/14 07:23 AM

Imagine if EA shut down the servers for NHL 13 and 14 forcing people to buy 15 at least on old gen if they want to keep playing the online modes???

# 248 savedbyrask @ 09/06/14 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 18 eighty 5


	Imagine if EA shut down the servers for NHL 13 and 14 forcing people to buy 15 at least on old gen if they want to keep playing the online modes???

Don't give them ideas.

# 249 CheapyD @ 09/06/14 07:53 AM

Am I crazy or are there no Charging penalties anymore?

# 250 Simple Mathematics @ 09/06/14 09:10 AM

You guys think we will see a "letter to the fans" apologizing for all the missing features and how they promise to make the game better?

It concerns me that they have not said a thing yet.

And it REALLY concerns me that we have not heard the word "sorry" yet.

# 251 MDgolf @ 09/06/14 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Brady2Moss81


	And the truly sad part is that the one part that they did work on, the graphics, aren't even that good. They pale, and I mean pale, in comparison to Madden, FIFA, the Show, and especially 2k.

I kind of agree with this. The graphics are good don't get me wrong but they aren't as crisp as the other sports titles.

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# 252 OddyOh @ 09/06/14 09:40 AM

Thanks for all the info here. Yesterday I cancelled my pre-order. I usually buy NHL every year (although last year I waited for a sale), but EA has proven to me once and for all that they just can't (or won't) put in the resources and effort, yet still want full price, plus microtransactions/DLC. Also the constant lying and misinformation (sorry..."marketing") is annoying.
This feels like simply one more half-baked release in EA's recent history...SimCity, Battlefield 4, now Madden and NHL. Maybe we'll see a SimCity/Battlefield style apology in the coming weeks. Hey, don't apologize man, just do it right the first time!
$70 CDN is outrageous for this half-baked effort, not too mention all the bugs that likely haven't been discovered yet.
The worst part is I like the new puck physics, it really seems better to me...but I don't care about the new crowd. The women look horrendous!! And I turn off PBP after three games.
I can understand not fitting in every single feature we're used to, there were a lot of modes in NHL 14. And no Custom Music, well that's on Sony, just like when PS3 came out.
But going forward they'll be hyping up NHL 16 - "oh, now we've added all new Player Edit Mode...". It's painful.
Something must have gone wrong during development. Maybe hackers formatted their server and they didn't have a backup or something? there must be a rational explanation. 😏
I'll re-evaluate it at Christmas if it goes on sale...but no way I'm paying full fare for a new puck, but missing so much else.
It'd sure be nice if another company could make a hockey game.

# 253 Pezell04x @ 09/06/14 09:41 AM

If you really want this game buy it on eBay. EA may have gotten one sale thanks to the original purchaser (maybe) but they won't get yours and you'll get it cheaper than used at Gamestop.

# 254 Rules @ 09/06/14 09:53 AM

With all of those missing features there is still one more:

Missing is my $60 from their bank account.

Not really understanding how this happened, can anyone explain?

# 255 Cikoo @ 09/06/14 10:44 AM

and how do you all know that this is true about this missing stuff ??? is the game out or what ? nobody from EA officially said that !! I am going to wait

# 256 Moose Factory @ 09/06/14 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Rules


	With all of those missing features there is still one more: Missing is my $60 from their bank account. Not really understanding how this happened, can anyone explain?

This happened because you have people who work on an annual/semi-annual game that have a feeling of job security since it's expected that there will always be a next year's game and they live in a bubble. Each year they use phrases like "built from the ground up", "new physics engine", "living worlds" when all they're really doing is making some minor tweaks. It's annoying and it's a culture that EA Sports has created. It's clearly only getting worse. This feels way worse than the NBA Live b.s. that has gone on for years.

They also say things like "we listened to the community"... and decided that... NHL 14: Better fighting and NHL 94 mode. NHL 15: New commentary and 9000 person crowds.

What really pisses me off though is that the modes and features that are actually in NHL 15 haven't been IMPROVED! The UI / UX for HUT is worse than last years and now clunkier. Same with BeAGM.

NO F'N WAY AM I GIVING THEM MY MONEY!

# 257 Fedorov @ 09/06/14 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Cikoo


	and how do you all know that this is true about this missing stuff ??? is the game out or what ? nobody from EA officially said that !! I am going to wait

Some people have got early copies, most of us like myself have the EA Early Access subscription (XboxOne only) so we get to play the FULL game on a 6hr timer and get it 5 days before release.

I don't have my old console or NHL14 to fall back on so NHL15 is my only way to get my hockey fix back. The cutting of so many game modes and not being able to sim past games, no game highlight replays is utterly disgusting and they've completely mislead and hyped this new next-gen for all these months only to admit EAHSL is missing only a week ago.

EA Access has backfired on them in a big way here if it's any consolation to you guys - rather than con so many of the regular NHL buyers into purchasing and then feeling ripped off the majority of you who read online have found out much sooner and saved you the purchase

As others have said, the sad thing is the gameplay in NHL15 is actually awesome, had some cracking games with mates round on the sofa already - for me it's worth purchasing as we have regular hockey nights with mates round.

If I played any of those other game modes on a regular occurrence I'd be cancelling any pre-order also.

# 258 Cikoo @ 09/06/14 11:06 AM

if there si no creation zone how can you play Be a Pro mode ?

think guys...this early access game was not a full game I think or some modes was dissalowed ..

# 259 Cikoo @ 09/06/14 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Fedorov


	Some people have got early copies, most of us like myself have the EA Early Access subscription (XboxOne only) so we get to play the FULL game on a 6hr timer and get it 5 days before release. I don't have my old console or NHL14 to fall back on so NHL15 is my only way to get my hockey fix back. The cutting of so many game modes and not being able to sim past games, no game highlight replays is utterly disgusting and they've completely mislead and hyped this new next-gen for all these months only to admit EAHSL is missing only a week ago. EA Access has backfired on them in a big way here if it's any consolation to you guys - rather than con so many of the regular NHL buyers into purchasing and then feeling ripped off the majority of you who read online have found out much sooner and saved you the purchase As others have said, the sad thing is the gameplay in NHL15 is actually awesome, had some cracking games with mates round on the sofa already - for me it's worth purchasing as we have regular hockey nights with mates round. If I played any of those other game modes on a regular occurrence I'd be cancelling any pre-order also.

hmm I still think that the stuff that some guys reported missing are just unacceptable in game like NHL 15... I will wait till tuesday or some Rammers official statement

# 260 Dolphins88 @ 09/06/14 11:20 AM

They do need a season and playoff mode patched in and hopefully a player editor. The demo sure didn't show graphics like 2k did w the nba. I'm waiting to see what they do bc I generally play against someone in a season or playoff mode or against CPU. I don't really care about ahl or other modes but some do and eashl was a piss off for them.
I just hope they make differences in teams and players more noticeable instead of everyone playing the same and w the same ability.
Let's hope Sony studios or 2k make a next gen hockey game.

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