NHL 23 patch 1.3 is scheduled to arrive tomorrow in preparation for cross platform matchmaking support. Players will soon be able to play vs. others within console generation, increasing the player pools for Hockey Ultimate Team and World of Chel. Those are the only game modes that it will support for NHL 23. The team will be looking to improve crossplay features in future EA Sports NHL titles.
UPDATE: (11-17) Cross platform matchmaking is available in HUT Rush and Ones Eliminator modes.
That means PlayStation 5 players can play against Xbox Series X|S players and PlayStation 4 players can play against Xbox One players. So older generation console players will not be able to play against players with the latest generation console.
Cross-Platform matchmaking will be available in all online World of Chel modes and Hockey Ultimate Team but will not allow for cross-console invites and will not affect the HUT Auction House or HUT Leaderboards. (via FAQ)
UPDATE: (11-21) Cross platform matchmaking is available in World of Chel modes, specifically Clubs 6v6 and Drop in 3v3.
Cross Platform Matchmaking is LIVE NOW in #NHL23 WOC modes:
✅ Clubs 6v6
✅ Drop in 3v3Full schedule ➡️ https://t.co/V7ZuVR87mR pic.twitter.com/Fo0X8LJqk3
— EA SPORTS NHL (@EASPORTSNHL) November 21, 2022
UPDATE: (11-28) Cross platform matchmaking is available in all NHL 23 World of Chel and HUT game modes.
🚨 LIVE NOW 🚨
Cross Platform Matchmaking is officially active in all #NHL23 WOC and HUT game modes 🎮🔀
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➡️ https://t.co/13Of9oI8rx pic.twitter.com/kun362QdE5— EA SPORTS NHL (@EASPORTSNHL) November 28, 2022
Support will slowly roll out over the next couple of weeks beginning November 17. Phase 1 will support Ones Eliminator and HUT Rush modes. Phase 2 will add 6v6 EASHL and 3v3 drop-ins starting November 21. Here’s the full rollout schedule.
As mentioned previously, NHL 23 patch 1.3 is scheduled to arrive tomorrow, here are the patch notes.
Presentation
- Added team-branded on-ice projections for all NHL team arenas for usage during intro sequences
World of CHEL
- Added cross-platform matchmaking
Hockey Ultimate Team
- Added cross-platform matchmaking
- Fixed an issue causing incorrect matchmaking in HUT Champions
Franchise Mode
- Fixed an issue where draft picks were not transferring after a successful offer sheet
