NHL 15 News Post

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

03:15 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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# 161 actionhank @ 09/05/14 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by newjerseydamo


	I'm cancelling my preorder. I might pick it up later if a sale price for disc or digital happens, and only if I get desperate. To not play friends in HUT or skip ahead in BAP? That right there is shameful let alone the already cut features.

These people who have gotten to play early have just confirmed that i'll stick with NHL14 and hope for improved rosters if i need to play. The schedule may be off, but at least the teams will be right.

# 162 cderrick14 @ 09/05/14 12:04 AM

This is tough. I've still got my 360, but the live is cancelled, my controllers are in shambles, and the unit makes all sorts of horrid noises when in operation. My xbox time was supposed to end, I've been holding out for NHL 15 for my nice new ps4.

But, what the hell is this? Can't edit individual player stats? What do I do when I discover David Clarkson is an 85 (!)? Or when top prospect's are given awful potential like they do every year. Usually I just edit these things.

I don't want to buy this, but, I also spend several hours a week playing NHL. I don't want to use my 360 ever again. Goddamned EA.

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# 163 ImW33Z @ 09/05/14 12:05 AM

Well I guess I still have Destiny, WWE, Madden, Show and NBA. Honestly I'll probably buy this still just to have a hockey game on PS4 to play when I'm hanging out with friends.

# 164 Gerick90 @ 09/05/14 12:06 AM

This feels like a launch title

# 165 sweetjones @ 09/05/14 12:11 AM

This was posted on the EA forums.

NHL 15 on PS3/XBOX360:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xn5XHhd9zbc

# 166 addybojangles @ 09/05/14 12:11 AM

Disgraceful. DISGRACEFUL.

Rammer, honestly, really pathetic effort. You won't get a DIME out of me this year.

# 167 murph17 @ 09/05/14 12:20 AM

Has the "no HUT companion" been confirmed by EA? I totally understand it not being ready for early access. I don't think the Madden companion has even been released yet.

# 168 sweetjones @ 09/05/14 12:22 AM

Rammer says a new draft is coming in a content update:

https://twitter.com/Rammer34/status/507733018237476864

# 169 wxkid23 @ 09/05/14 12:27 AM

What have they done for NHL 15 on the 360?? I still have my 360 and live

# 170 Gerick90 @ 09/05/14 12:33 AM

shame because the gameplay is nice

# 171 BlueNGold @ 09/05/14 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweetjones


	Rammer says a new draft is coming in a content update: https://twitter.com/Rammer34/status/507733018237476864

Well that's a start.

# 172 cderrick14 @ 09/05/14 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweetjones


	Rammer says a new draft is coming in a content update: https://twitter.com/Rammer34/status/507733018237476864

Are we sure this 'new content update' isn't NHL 16?

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# 173 TjJunior @ 09/05/14 12:38 AM

This is starting to look like the Madden 06 transition as far as features go. At least they nailed the gameplay and atmosphere, allegedly. Can go no place but up.

# 174 actionhank @ 09/05/14 12:43 AM

Good lord. I do feel bad for Rammer. His twitter account is getting bombed, and #firerammer is trending on twitter.
I know it's not all his fault, and i think it's a bit below the belt to bombard the guy's twitter account. Send it at EA Sports, i'm sure they had a lot to do with this current mess.

# 175 Anoir @ 09/05/14 12:54 AM

EA Sports - It's NOT in the game!

Paying 2 euros for this game on Gamestop. That's how much it's worth to me.

They better fire some people over this.. lots and lots of people.

Or maybe they are just trying to get theyr crown back for the Worst Company in the World for 2015? Hmm.. Well good job there EA, nicely done!

# 176 bigwill33 @ 09/05/14 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweetjones


	This was posted on the EA forums. NHL 15 on PS3/XBOX360: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xn5XHhd9zbc

That is hilarious! What a complete mess.

What in the hell have they been doing?

# 177 [Icy] @ 09/05/14 02:43 AM

Be a Pro is useless this year, what an step back, I'll definitely skip this year game after buying it since 07 version.

# 178 StraightEdge @ 09/05/14 03:01 AM

I'm not buying this piece of crap until they release more info on what these supposed patches will offer. Something tells me they'll ignore it and nothing will be fixed because...well, that's what EA does every year.

# 179 snc237 @ 09/05/14 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drakar


	Its people like me who are willing to endure a year of brutal punishment because we can't live without an next-gen hockey game.

I'm with you. When I bought my Xbox one on launch day I couldn't wait to play nhl on it and I will be damned if I have to wait another year. For the record the game plays a good game if hockey. Unfortunately a single game vs is all you can really do....

# 180 Sheba2011 @ 09/05/14 03:46 AM

I am usually very optimistic when it comes to this stuff, but this just left me speechless. Not being able to draft my own players?? No thanks i'll save my $60 this year. I felt like I was just slapped in the face repeatedly as I read each thing that was missing. I could deal with the stuff we already knew about but now that I know Be a Gm is straight out of the NES days, I am good with skipping it this year.

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