EA SPORTS NHL 19 brings you the most authentic experience to date thanks to a number of exciting features. Play on outdoor rinks and journey from the ponds to the pros in new and returning game modes. Compete with and against 200 of the greatest hockey legends to ever hit the ice, highlighted by Wayne Gretzky. Powered by cutting-edge new gameplay technology, experience explosive-edge skating that delivers more acceleration, speed and responsiveness.
Express Yourself
With millions of different possible clothing combinations to explore, there's an outfit for everyone in NHL 19. Over 900 all-new items including hoodies, jackets, parkas, knits, and more have been tailor-made for hockey fans everywhere, showcasing bold designs that highlight your personality. From NHL apparel to looks inspired by pond hockey lifestyle, hit the ice decked out in some of the biggest sports brands in the world. In addition to unique appearances, new playstyle classes and player traits also let you fine-tune the way you perform on ice. In NHL 19, beat your opponents in style!
Go Outdoors
Hockey returns to it's roots in NHL 19 by taking the game back to frozen outdoor ponds surrounded by spectacular environments. Showcase your skills and creativity on surfaces that are all-new to NHL 19, and experience everything the World of CHEL has to offer on these new stages. Building upon the success of EA SPORTS Hockey League, World of CHEL introduces a new unified system that let's you create your perfect player for use across multiple modes and outdoor surfaces. Earning customization gear and applying specialization traits to your character will impact playstyle across The World of CHEL, including when you're playing NHL THREES Drop-in and EASHL, as well as the recently-introduced NHL ONES and Pro-Am modes.
Free-for-all Hockey
What better way is there to celebrate your personality than taking it to the ice in a One vs. One vs. One free-for-all game of hockey? In the all-new NHL ONES mode, you compete against two other players in a no limits game where skill and creativity reign supreme. With no rules and no stoppages, this all-out gauntlet will give you a great chance to flaunt your style and hone your abilities. Win the free-for-all to progress to new outdoor locations and become king of the hill.
Real Player Motion Technology
Turn on a dime and work your way out of tight corners with Explosive-Edge skating in NHL 19, fuelled by Real Player Motion (RPM) Tech. Providing a higher level of control and responsiveness, RPM is going to amp up your hustle in all three zones. With RPM Tech, you'll be able to generate speed using edgework and crossovers, providing you with the ability to accelerate in ways never before possible. Experience high-pace hockey action worthy of today's NHL with control that only elite players posses.
New physics collision technology combines with RPM Tech to make jaw-dropping hits more life-like, varied, and satisfying. With these two systems working together, you'll enjoy a more complete on ice experience.
