NHL 25 Adding PWHL, NHL Arcade, 4 Nations Face-Off

EA has announced a multi-year partnership with the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), bringing its players and teams to NHL 25. This partnership reinforces EA Sports’ commitment to representing women’s sports in its games and promoting the next generation of athletes.

In addition to PWHL integration, EA Sports will introduce new ways to play NHL 25, including NHL Arcade this Friday, November 15 and 4 Nations Face-Off content arriving early next year, coinciding with the mid-season international tournament featuring NHL stars from Canada, Finland, Sweden and the USA.

Launching on December 5, the PWHL in NHL 25 will feature all six teams – Boston Fleet, Minnesota Frost, Montréal Victoire, New York Sirens, Ottawa Charge and Toronto Sceptres – in Play Now, Online Versus, Shootout and Season Modes. PWHL uniforms will also be available in World of Chel, while players, logos and uniforms can be added to Hockey Ultimate Team (HUT). The update will also introduce The Walter Cup and advanced body skeletons through SAPIEN technology for a more authentic PWHL experience.

The NHL Arcade event series begins on November 15 within World of Chel, offering a fun 3-on-3 arcade-style experience with Big Heads and power-ups that can be collected on the ice and used against opponents. Power-ups include Supershot, Freeze, Super Speed, Small and Big Goalies and more. Played in the NHL Arcade Arena, a unique rink with no glass, rules or stoppages, NHL Arcade will feature multiple events throughout the year to keep the experience fresh for players.

New content for NHL 25 will continue into 2025 with the addition of 4 Nations Face-Off, a round-robin tournament hosted by the NHL and NHLPA, featuring superstars from Canada, Finland, Sweden and the USA. The 4 Nations Face-Off content will be available in Hockey Ultimate Team (HUT), Play Now, Online Versus, Shootout and a special Tournament mode. The teams’ uniforms will also be included in World of Chel as part of the tournament update.

Players who play NHL 25 between November 15 and January 2 will receive 6 NHL Arcade Vanity Items in World of Chel and an 84 Road to 4 Nations Face-Off Player Choice Pack. The pack allows players to select one of four items from their chosen country. Additionally, players will get a PWHL 83 OVR Team Building Choice Pack on December 5, which includes 1 of 6 PWHL players.