: At launch, it lacked core modes like the EA Sports Hockey League (EASHL), Online Team Play (OTP), and even basic features like a "sim to next shift" option in Be a Pro.
: This mode allows you to "recreate history" by jumping into specific scenarios from the actual 2014-2015 NHL season to change or replicate real-world outcomes. The "Story" of the Game's Development NHL 15
Outside of the gameplay, "NHL 15" is often remembered for the controversial "story" of its own release. It was the first entry for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles and is widely cited as a "failed to launch" title due to a massive lack of features compared to previous years. : At launch, it lacked core modes like
For a deeper look into the history of the franchise and how NHL 15 fit into its timeline, you can watch this retrospective: It was the first entry for the PlayStation
: The game's struggles were partly attributed to the development team losing staff to the EA Sports UFC title during the transition to new hardware.