EA Sports Announces NHL 27 With Updated Features
Originally published Jul 17, 2026
By Eddie Makuch · GameSpot
AI-generated summary based on GameSpot · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 17, 2026
Key points
- Connected Franchise returns but only supports human‑controlled teams.
- The mode allows multi‑season leagues, though player aging is omitted.
- Launch date is set for September 11 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
EA Sports has revealed NHL 27, featuring Macklin Celebrini on the cover and a range of visual upgrades, revamped team playbooks, and new broadcast commentary by John Buccigross and Darren Pang. The game also reintroduces Connected Franchise, a mode absent since NHL 14, but it currently supports only human‑controlled teams, requiring 32 real players for a full league.
EA confirms the mode is not limited to a single season; roster moves will persist year to year, though player aging and retirement are not yet carried over. Fans have expressed disappointment over the lack of AI teams and hope future updates will address these concerns. NHL 27 launches on September 11 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Read the original story: GameSpot — by Eddie Makuch