NHL 22

New to NHL 22 is a new game engine and a graphical overhaul. The NHL series jumps to the Frostbite engine, after using the Ignite engine for the previous 7 years. Additionally, it moves to the next generation consoles PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.^[3] NHL 22 also introduces Superstar X-Factors, which are abilities that makes superstar players unique, and differentiates them from other players. This also unlocks specific animations affecting their area of expertise.^[4]

NHL 22 will be feature complete on all four platforms, with the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions also moving to the Frostbite engine, while the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions won't be losing any features from the last generation counterpart. According to NHL producer Clement Kwong, the NHL team's priority this year was making sure everything will be carried over to the new Frostbite engine, as well as next generation versions so as to not repeat the same mistake with the previous console generation transition that was NHL 15. In moving to the Frostbite Engine, the NHL team is rebuilding all the arenas around the new lighting engine, allowing for enhanced particle and visual effects on the ice and elsewhere, as well as the character models are also being redone.

NHL 22 offers a new game engine and a graphical overhaul. The NHL series moves to the Frostbite engine, after having used the Ignite engine for seven years. In addition, the game is available on next-generation consoles PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. ^[3] NHL 22 also introduces Superstar X-Factors, abilities that make star players unique and differentiate them from others. These factors also unlock specific animations related to their area of expertise. ^[4]

NHL 22 will be feature complete on all four platforms. The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions will switch to the Frostbite engine, while the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions will retain all features from the previous generation. According to NHL producer Clement Kwong, the team's priority this year was to ensure compatibility of all content with the new Frostbite engine, as well as with next-generation versions, to avoid repeating the mistake made during the transition to the previous console generation with NHL 15. With the adoption of the Frostbite Engine, the NHL team is rebuilding all arenas around this new lighting engine, which allows for improved visual and particle effects on the ice and elsewhere. Character models are also being redesigned. ^[5]

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