NHL 16 EASHL Beta Opens Next Week For NHL 15 Xbox One & PlayStation 4 Users

[Steve_OS]

EA Sports has just announced their plans to launch their NHL 16 EASHL beta, starting July 30 until August 6, for Xbox One (including EA Access version) and PlayStation 4 users. If you purchased the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 version and have upgraded to current-gen console, you have a chance to access the beta as well. Look here for the details. The beta will weigh in at roughly 5GB.

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This fan-favorite online team mode has been reimagined and lets you choose specialized player classes to deliver a balanced competitive experience on the ice. Player skill and your ability to play as a team will now be the determining factor in who wins and loses. EASHL lets you choose specialized player classes to deliver a balanced competitive experience on the ice. Choose from 12 different player classes that fit your team’s style and strategy.

Below are some notes from the NHL 16 EASHL beta FAQ.

Will I be able to customize my player or goalie in the beta?

Yes. You will be able to create a custom player in the EASHL beta. You will be able to edit a player or goalie’s general information, appearance, and equipment. Any creation or customization in the beta does not carry over to the full game. For more information on EASHL customization click here.

Will my player and team stats carry over to the main game?

Player and team stats will not carry over to the main game when NHL 16 launches in September. However, individual & team skills you learn through this beta will!

Will I have to re-create my team when NHL 16 launches on September 15?

Teams created in the beta will not carry over to NHL 16.

Does a team need to have a full lineup to play a game?

No, you can play an EASHL game without a full lineup and as little as 2 human controlled players. In those circumstances, AI will take control of non-human controlled players.

More info on the beta can be seen at Polygon.

[speedtrucker]

Can. Not. Wait.

pumped for EASHL again.

[DirtyJerz32]

WOW! I'm shocked by this. I'm really impressed with this decision. Well done EA.

[bigwill33]

If you're an Xbox One owner, now might be a good time to drop the $5 on EA Access for the month.

"I have NHL 15 through EA Access, will I still be able join the EASHL beta?
Yes. If you are an EA Access member, jump into NHL 15 starting July 30 and you’ll see a new panel in the main menu to download the NHL 16 EASHL Beta."

Very happy they did this. A move in the right direction.

[ricky24]

Will try this out for sure.

[Tonyferelli]

So excited for you guys to get to try it out!

[jayman504]

Quote: Originally Posted by bigwill33

If you're an Xbox One owner, now might be a good time to drop the $5 on EA Access for the month. "I have NHL 15 through EA Access, will I still be able join the EASHL beta? Yes. If you are an EA Access member, jump into NHL 15 starting July 30 and you’ll see a new panel in the main menu to download the NHL 16 EASHL Beta." Very happy they did this. A move in the right direction.

I just finished getting Access....just to try out the Beta. EA Access very smart move..

[Pezell04x]

A buddy is going to mail me NHL 15. I am so pumped for some EASHL action.