EA Sports Details NHL 17's October Update

Just in time for the new season, NHL 17 has detailed its October update, out now for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. While it contains a few bug fixes, some of the update is based on player feedback.

GAMEPLAY

DEFENSE

• Improved functionality to stick lifts in the open ice and during net battles. 

EA SPORTS Hockey League

• Addressed issue with EASHL Drop-in’s where captains on the Class Select screen couldn’t change player class or jersey selection.
• Added a roster download check on entry into EASHL to fix an issue where Creation Zone in EASHL wouldn’t load newly added jerseys or equipment.
• Resolution to a jersey issue seen by some users after they switched from custom uniforms to stock.
• Resolved issue where some EASHL teams were not able to match up in regular season games after winning an EASHL Playoff Championship.

Hockey Ultimate Team

• Reduce the chances of the HUT Infinite load issue from occurring.
• Added the ability to add a timeout value via Tuner Set for the HUT infinite loading issue some users are experiencing.
• Added additional telemetry logging to help us gather more information about the HUT infinite load issue.

GENERAL

• Improved game stability online and offline based on some crash issues seen by the community.

For more on NHL 17, check out our review here.

[Source: EA Sports' Website]

Our Take
Supporting games past their release is always a good sign, especially when it is based on player feedback. If only EA Sports could listen to my feedback and patch in the ability that lets the real-life San Jose Sharks win the Stanley Cup.