NHL 15

Enable NHL® 15 users to download the NHL® 16 Closed Beta.

  

HOCKEY ULTIMATE TEAM:
- Fixed issue where the coin total displayed in end of game HUT game rewards screen is incorrect when it is Happy Hour.

BE A GM:
- Fixed issue where game would crash when trading away or for draft picks on the day of the draft from the Trade and Improve tile.

ONLINE TEAM PLAY:
- Added positional filters to leaderboards.

PLAYOFF MODE:
- Fixed issue where game will crash after finishing a game and selecting rematch and then pausing and entering replay.

NHL MOMENTS LIVE:
- Fixed issue where some moments were not displayed and could not be downloaded.

PRESENTATION IMPROVEMENTS: 
- Fixed upside down texture CCM Extreme Flex 2 blocker.

MISC FIXES:
- Fixed issues where user would not be rewarded for watching an ad video.
- Fixed some miscellaneous crashes.

  

Gameplay:
- Improved penalty logic for goalie interference calls.
- Improved goalie decision making when playing the puck outside of the crease.
- Pass Assist sliders have been tuned so that they now have the desired effect depending on the user setting.
- Fixed issue where strategy overlay would show when User Strategy Adjustment slider is turned up.
- Fixed rare issue where players would enter an unusual animation state after being body checked during a poke check.

HUT:
- Fixed rare crash issues that can occur when sending won auction item to your Collection.
- Fixed hang during matchmaking search in Versus.
- Users will now be able to change auction prices faster.
- Users that lose connection from their opponent are returned to HUT.

Online Team Play:
- Play with up to ten players, locked to a single position using real-world rosters.

Be A GM:
- All-New NHL Entry Draft:
- The NHL Entry Draft has been completely re-done to create a more authentic experience.
- Users will be put on the clock and now only have 3 minutes to make a draft pick just like real life.
- Users can call timeouts to extend the amount of time they have for a draft pick.
- Teams can now trade at any point during the draft.
- CPU teams can offer trades at any point during the draft.

New uniforms for the following teams:
- Philadelphia Flyers 3rd jersey
- Pittsburgh Penguins 3rd jersey
- Tampa Bay Lightning 3rd jersey
- Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) 3rd jersey
- Red Deer Rebels (WHL) 3rd jersey
- Sarnia Sting (OHL) 3rd jersey
- Boisbriand-Blainville Armada (QMJHL) 3rd jersey

Be A Pro:
- Addressed shootout coach feedback overlay issue.

  

HOCKEY ULTIMATE TEAM:
- New groups have been added to HUT Collections so it’s easier to browse by categories.
- Added the ability to quick sell items from browse Collection.

GAMEPLAY IMPROVEMENTS:
- Players are now faster transitioning into an offensive breakout.
- Improved offensive AI positioning for all even strength and powerplay strategies.
- Teammate and opponent AI will be more aggressive stepping up into the play on higher difficulty levels.
- Improved defensive AI positioning for non-user controlled players.
- Corrected issues where goals have counted when the puck did not cross the goal line.

PRESENTATION IMPROVEMENTS:
- CCM Extreme Flex 2 equipment set added.
- Updated Jumbotron messages for Winnipeg.
- New crowd model outfits for Philadelphia, Edmonton, Nashville, Ottawa, Arizona, Colorado, San Jose, and Vancouver.
- Updates to goalie masks including new designs for Edmonton and LA.
- Colorado Trainer polo shirt color updated for improved authenticity.
- Improved crowd distribution in the lower bowl for Florida, Buffalo, Philadelphia, Toronto, and Winnipeg.
- Team logo spotlight in Dallas updated with current logo.
- Improved authenticity for St. Louis’ Jumbotron.
- Updates to Xcel Energy Center’s upper bowl. Including the addition of the Zamborgan and lighthouse.

  

Playoff Mode
Play an offline playoff with up to 16 teams. Use the teams from the Stanley Cup Finals or create your own playoff tree by selecting teams from 12 different leagues. Play or simulate each game and track player and team stats throughout the playoffs.

BAP - Coach Feedback
Get the coach’s feedback while you are on the bench. The coach will give you tips on how to stay on top of your game and grade you on your game play.

3 Stars
At the end of the game, see the three stars and their high level stats.

General
Over 100 improvements and fixes to game modes.

HUT
Various bug fixes and improvements, including:
- Changed layout and navigation in HUT store.
- New animations for player items.
- Improved edit lines screen to better identify players that are injured or require contract extensions.

  

Various bug fixes, tuning, and improvements.