Especially in a game like “NHL” which revolves around a highly competitive sport. Players like to feel challenged and to see that they’re actually in control, so adding too many guiding features can feel insulting to some extent.
We trust that EA know what they’re doing though, and that any such features will be kept to a minimum. The franchise has gone through some ups and downs over the years, but EA have clearly shown that they know how to handle it and that they have a strong long-term vision for the series.
We’re curious to see how this installment in the “NHL” franchise is received by players once it’s actually out, as so far the positive comments have significantly outweighed the negative ones, and it seems like players who’ve had a chance to try the beta have high hopes for the actual game.
For now, the developers are likely focused on fixing all issues that have come up during the beta, and polishing the game for the final release. We expect to see some extra content added before the launch date, and we would also expect EA to maintain a close connection to their community as September approaches. The company definitely knows how to drive the hype up around their products with great efficiency.