EA Sports has released its first post-launch patch for NHL 26 just days after it’s Standard Edition release on September 12.
In a post on the game’s website, EA said that the first patch is “focused on improving overall game stability and addressing some of the most noticeable issues that could affect your time on the ice.”
They added that future updates to NHL 26 will have a “continued focus on gameplay feedback” with other improvements for mods and features within the game.
With this first patch—Patch 1.1.1—, players will see updates to gameplay, Be A Pro, Franchise, Hockey Ultimate Team, and World of CHEL. The fixes range from tuning adjustments for health to potential crashing issues.
You can check out the full notes below via EA Sports. And be sure to let us know what issues you might be having in NHL 26 down in the comments below.
NHL 26 Patch 1.1.1 Notes
Gameplay
- Fixed an issue where a player who was AFK was not being removed in a World of CHEL game
Be a Pro
- Tuning adjustments to Health to include TOI as a factor and scaling down the amount of health reduction that hits thrown, hits received and shots blocked give.
- Updated the following form score contributing values to make form score feel more balanced for games that are low event for the user:
- Goals
- Assists
- PP Pts
- SH Pts
- Body Checks
- Plus/minus
- Giveaways
- Takeaways
- Shots
- Fixed an issue where the Custom option was not available in the Play Game flow
- Fixed an issue in the Draft Interview media convo where some responses didn’t line up with the correct Brand, Management or Teammate impact
Franchise Mode
- Fixed an issue where line chemistry was not being generated properly from X-Factors
- Fixed an issue where AHL coach conversation were not available
- Fixed an issue where earning the Quick Draw X-Factor through a season goal could cause a crash when entering Edit Lines
Hockey Ultimate Team
- Fixed an issue where completing training camp objectives did not give users access to the Auction House
- Fixed an issue where when matchmaking in Ranked users would see an error message
World of CHEL
- Fixed a crash when navigating from the club members menu in EASHL 6 v 6
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