EA Sports has launched 4 Nations Face-Off, a new feature available today as part of the latest free content update for NHL 25. This mid-season international tournament, the first of its kind, showcases powerhouse nations Canada, the United States, Sweden and Finland, with top NHL talent from each country competing in a round-robin format.
Players can select a team to represent and participate in various challenges across multiple game modes, including Hockey Ultimate Team (HUT), Play Now, Online Versus, Shootout and a custom Tournament mode. The update also includes exclusive 4 Nations Face-Off uniforms, updates to Bell Arena in Montreal and TD Garden in Boston and additional in-game content.
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Starting today and running through February 20, fans can participate in the 4 Nations Face-Off by visiting Hockey Ultimate Team (HUT) or World of CHEL (WOC) to choose a nation and set their reward path. Competing across both modes unlocks rewards tied to four progression levels, with each level offering unique nation-specific items like HUT Tokens, Banners, Emblems and WOC Coins.
Regular updates will track the tournament’s progress and players from the overall winning nation will earn an exclusive reward. With the NHL’s first-ever in-season tournament kicking off in Montreal and Boston, fans can dive deeper into the 4 Nations Face-Off action by exploring additional content in HUT. From February 7 to 21, players can access exclusive content drops and rewards tied to the event.
To ensure the best possible experience across all modes, players are encouraged to download the latest roster update. Check out the patch notes from today’s update below detailing a variety of fixes and improvements across Franchise, World of CHEL and more. Team of the Year Nominee items are available today as well, along with an all-new Community XP event in NHL 25.
Gameplay
PWHL
- Added PWHL No Escape Rule (Rule 15.5).
General
- Fixed an edge case where users were unable to perform reverse hits.
- Improved AI decision-making when covering the puck carrier or transitioning up the ice, reducing instances of gliding instead of giving effort.
- Enhanced AI check/shove decision-making when close to the puck carrier.
Arcade
- Removed scenarios where goals did not count due to non-existent goal reviews.
- Fixed issues where goalies could become stuck and unable to recover until a powerup ended.
Game Modes
Franchise General
- Fixed an issue where game results didn’t populate in the HUB until advancing a day or switching leagues.
Franchise Conversations & Contract Negotiations
- Fixed an issue where skater scheme fit conversation options under a prior coach remained unavailable after hiring a new coach.
- Adjusted tuning to make it slightly easier to charm a player at the start of contract negotiations when their organization’s interest is low.
- Statistical goals now display the minimum stat needed for the minimum attribute boost within the range. The info widget still shows the maximum goal required for the full boost.
World of CHEL
- Fixed an issue in NHL Arcade where the tiny goalie could become stuck laying down after a desperation save.
- Resolved an issue where controller disconnection in the creation zone caused WoC network issues.
- Addressed Game Configuration failures when entering WoC Dressing Rooms.
- Fixed a desync issue that occasionally occurred in NHL Arcade, EASHL Club Finals 3v3, or 6v6.
- Corrected an issue in NHL Arcade where disallowed goals in regular games still did not count.
- Fixed a Quickplay 3v3 issue where the goal replay displayed an empty Carter Lake rink instead of the correct goal celebration sequence.
- Resolved an issue where users could be kicked out of the party on the post-matchup screen of an EASHL private drop-in game.
Hockey Ultimate Team
- Various visual and art fixes.
- Fixed team name being displayed twice on the jersey and logo card for the Coachella Valley Firebirds.
- Corrected missing portraits for PWHL X-Factor players in the edit lines tab.
- Fixed an issue allowing users to bypass Moments progression and access locked Moments.
Uniforms
The following uniforms have been added or updated in NHL 25:
ECHL
- Cincinnati Cyclones – Third
- Indy Fuel – Third
- Rapid City Rush – Third
- Tulsa Oilers – Fourth
- Wichita Thunder – Third
- Worcester Railers – Third
Canadian Hockey League
- Guelph Storm – Third
- Owen Sound Attack – Third
Published: Jan 22, 2025 05:24 pm