NHL 26 Ver. 1.5 Hits the Ice as Update 1.050
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
- 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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