EA has released the first-ever post-release update for NHL 26 on all platforms, and this is for patch 1.1.1! This applies fixes to gameplay, Franchise mode, and more, though it doesn’t bring in any seasonal new content.
Console gamers will see today’s update download as NHL 26 update 1.011, and this should be a relatively small download. For the complete listof changes, read on for the patch notes.
NHL 26 First Update Fixes Bugs Affecting Be a Pro, Franchise Mode and More via Ptch 1.011
Gameplay
Fixed an issue where a player who was AFK was not being removed in a World of CHEL game
Be a Pro
Tuning adjustments to Health to include TOI as a factor and scaling down the amount of health reduction that hits thrown, hits received and shots blocked give.
Updated the following form score contributing values to make form score feel more balanced for games that are low event for the user:
Goals
Assists
PP Pts
SH Pts
Body Checks
Plus/minus
Giveaways
Takeaways
Shots
Fixed an issue where the Custom option was not available in the Play Game flow
Fixed an issue in the Draft Interview media convo where some responses didn’t line up with the correct Brand, Management or Teammate impact
Franchise Mode
Fixed an issue where line chemistry was not being generated properly from X-Factors
Fixed an issue where AHL coach conversation were not available
Fixed an issue where earning the Quick Draw X-Factor through a season goal could cause a crash when entering Edit Lines
Hockey Ultimate Team
Fixed an issue where completing training camp objectives did not give users access to the Auction House
Fixed an issue where when matchmaking in Ranked users would see an error message
World of CHEL
Fixed a crash when navigating from the club members menu in EASHL 6 v 6
Once EA releases another patch for NHL 26, which we’re expecting sometime in October, we’ll be sure to have it up on the site.
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Alex Co
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