NHL 22 Release Date & Pre-Order Details for Standard vs. X-Factor Edition
The NHL 22 release date has been revealed along with pre-order details for the upcoming EA hockey simulation game. Just days ago, we saw a trailer drop, which gave some interesting reveals, including Superstar X-Factors. Along with the trailer came the pre-order details with a Standard and X-Factor Edition. Here’s what you need to know for when the game arrives, and what the two editions feature.
Official NHL 22 reveal trailer shows Superstar X-Factors
Just last week, the first official NHL 22 reveal trailer arrived, giving hockey fans a look at the graphics for the upcoming game powered by Frostbite. The gameplay footage includes stars such as Sidney Crosby from the Penguins, Connor McDavid from the Edmonton Oilers, and Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The NHL 22 pre-orders went live along with the trailer reveal, which also had teases for various Superstar X-Factors that will appear in the game. These are special skills that specific star players unlock during games to give them extra boosts.
For example, EA revealed that Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy has Contortionist. The Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews has a Superstar X-Factor called Shock and Awe.
Our cover star predictions were off, as just like FIFA and Madden, EA brought back recent cover stars. Auston Matthews returns as the cover star after he graced the front of NHL 20. He’s featured on the front of both the new Standard and Dynasty Edition of the NHL 22 game.
When is the NHL 22 release date?
The official NHL 22 release date is Friday, October 15, 2021. However, just like EA’s Madden and FIFA games, there is early access available.
For those who pre-order the Dynasty Edition, the game will be playable three days earlier. So that gives it an earlier release date of October 12, 2021.
Standard Edition pre-order details: Costs & content
The Standard Edition of the game is what arrives on the official NHL 22 release date above. It’s available for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, or Xbox Series X/S.
NHL 22 Standard Edition has a cost of $59.99 for PlayStation 4 or Xbox One. It has a cost of $69.99 for the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S.
The Standard Edition includes the following content:
- Up to 2 HUT Diamond Player Choice Packs (1 per month for 2 months)
- 5 World of Chel X-Factor Zone Ability Unlocks
- BOUNCER
- HEATSEEKER
- UNSTOPPABLE FORCE
- ELITE EDGES
- BIG TIPPER
- 2 Be A Pro X-Factor Slot Unlocks, XP Boost, and Bonus Trait Points
- 1 Unlocked Hockey Bags
X-Factor Edition pre-order details: Costs & Content
The NHL 22 X-Factor Edition brings even more content than the Standard. That includes the three days of earlier access to the game we mentioned above. There will also be packs giving regularly for Hockey Ultimate Team (HUT).
Dynasty Edition is the copy to buy for Dual Entitlement. With this, gamers can play the game on the PlayStation 4 and PS5. Or buy the Xbox version if you have Xbox One and plan to play it on the Xbox Series X/S.
The Dynasty Edition costs $99.99 for either PlayStation or Xbox. However, EA Play members can get a 10 percent discount, making it just $89.99 for the game.
Check out the X-Factor Edition pre-order bonus content below:
- 3 Days Early Access
- Up to 10 HUT Diamond Player Choice Packs (2 per month for 5 months)
- HUT X-Factor Player Choice Pack (2 of 25)
- HUT X-Factor Power-Up Starter Pack
- Up to 4 HUT X-Factor Power-Up Packs (1 per month for 4 months starting November 2021)
- 5 World of Chel X-Factor Zone Ability Unlocks
- BOUNCER
- HEATSEEKER
- UNSTOPPABLE FORCE
- ELITE EDGES
- BIG TIPPER
- 5 Unlocked Hockey Bags
- Be A Pro X-Factor Slot Unlocks (2), XP Boost, and Bonus Trait Points
Get more details about NHL 22 and links to pre-order the game at EA’s website here.
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