Hockey fans will be prompted to download NHL 26 update 1.050 (complete version 1.050.000), which is for patch 1.5.
This applies a bunch of gameplay-related changes, bug fixes and more as part of the hockey sim’s big February update.
For the complete details, read on for the patch notes.
NHL 26 February Update Applies Version 1.050/1.5
Gameplay
Fixed an issue where the game did not recognize the correct status for ‘Pull Goalie’ feature, sometimes showing Pull Goalie On in Settings and Empty Net Constantly after switching them On and reverting them off.
Be a Pro
Fixed an issue where the “Win the Presidents’ Trophy – Part 4” Challenge displays the incorrect challenge
Fixed a rare issue where users do not receive challenges to move up the lineup
Fixed an issue where goalie responses are available for skaters in a “Win the Division” challenge media conversation
Fixed an issue where the camera is obstructed from certain angles in the Utah Mammoth home arena
Game Modes
Fixed an issue where the National Anthems did not play during pre-game intro
Fixed an issue where the subtitle for NHL Threes displayed incorrectly in the Main Menu
World of Chel
Added a matchmaking indicator when searching for games in WoC lobbies
Added the ability for drop-in players to request to join clubs directly from the Dressing Room screen
Added the ability to see player loadout text in the Post Game Player Summary screen
Refreshed the Career Stats page to display more relevant and organized stats for users
Fixed an issue where users receive an error message when equipping an 8-bit NHL Bundle
Fixed an issue where users receive an error while tabbing on the report content screen
Fixed an issue where users receive an error popup while trying to send friend requests through EA Layer
Art
Coaches
Rick Bowness – Columbus Blue Jackets
Uniforms
The following uniforms have been added or updated in NHL 26
NHL
Boston Bruins – Stadium Series
Tampa Bay Lightning – Stadium Series
ECHL
Bloomington Bison – Third
Canadian Hockey League
OHL
Windsor Spitfires – Third
Expect the next patch to drop sometime in March.
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