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NHL 21 Shows Off New Modes As The Game Launches

Published Fri, 16 Oct 2020 12:40:25 -0500

Last updated Fri, 16 Oct 2020 12:41:45 -0500

EA Sports revealed more details on a couple of the new modes in NHL 21 today as the game officially launches. The devs talked a little more about the new Hut Rush mode as well as the improvements made to Be A pro and how you'll be able to have a greater experience going from a rookie in the minor leagues all the way to a Stanley Cup victory.

A look at the cover of the Deluxe Edition for NHL 21, courtesy of EA Sports. — A look at the cover of the Deluxe Edition for *NHL 21*, courtesy of EA Sports.

"The road to NHL stardom has never been more clear as we have provided our players with new superstar-inspired moves, which they can use to mold their path from NHL Draft prospect to Stanley Cup Champion," said Sean Ramjagsingh, Executive Producer of NHL 21. "The skill level in the league has never been higher, so it's only right we provide our players with the most developed offensive arsenal to date to build their careers, along with a new way to flaunt that creativity online."

Be A Pro gets much bigger in NHL 21, allowing players to live the life of an NHL superstar both on and off the ice. Just like in the NHL, players will need to react and rise to the occasion through real-time game events, and impress coaches, GMs, teammates, and the public with hundreds of conversations that can lead to thousands of different outcomes. Through each new season, a narrative will emerge for the Pro to follow – or to rewrite – all revolving around key moments: NHL Draft, NHL Awards, Stanley Cup Playoffs, and more, presented in exciting broadcast style updates throughout their career.

Hut Rush makes its debut, adding a quick-to-action, head-to-head mode where players set the match-ups of 3v3, 5v5, or timed games to earn rewards and progress through the rankings. With Hut Rush's Style Scoring system, how players score determines their points multiplier – the prettier the play, the bigger the bonus. Players can change up how their games are settled with exciting modifiers that have been added, including Money Puck and First Goal Wins. Fans can also take it outside and play in open air environments, and hit the ice with their favorite NHL team mascots.

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