EA SPORTS NHL 25 is powered by ICE-Q, a new intelligent gameplay system that gives you the time and space to control every inch of the ice. With Next-Gen Vision Control, you can skate along the blue line, turn directly towards the puck carrier, keep an eye on the goal, and much more.

The advanced AI fundamentally transforms the CPU player system in "Chel," allowing them to perform authentic actions with a refreshed action plan that enhances gameplay with fewer players and creates more space on the ice for better overall positioning and improved scoring opportunities.

Reactive Actions employs a range of new animations to make hockey players more responsive in critical situations, increasing reaction speed, collision avoidance rates, and reliability. ICE-Q represents true intelligence on the ice.

Additionally, the revamped Franchise Mode, the entirely new structure of the World Championship live events, the HUT Wildcard mode, and the simplified, unified XP collection in the HUT mode elevate the game modes in "Chel" to a new level.

The bar has been raised even higher in terms of presentation, where the brand-new Grudge Match System tracks the competitive history between teams across all major online and offline modes, enhancing series with special X-Factors earned in previous matchups against rival teams. Finally, the introduction of SAPIEN technology in the Franchise elevates character fidelity to a whole new level.