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piro_pirovsky's avatar
3 months ago

Nhl 25/26 control feedback #controls

As a longtime NHL fan and player, I appreciate the direction EA took with the Total Control system in NHL 25. It introduces a fresh, streamlined way to perform skill moves and dekes, especially for newer players. However, there's one major issue that prevents many of us from fully adopting it:

The removal of button-based shooting (Square = Slap Shot, Circle = Wrist Shot) makes Total Control feel limiting and less intuitive for players who struggle with aiming and shooting via the right analog stick.

Suggestion:
Allow players to use Square for slap shots and Circle for wrist shots within Total Control mode, just like in Hybrid controls. This way:

- Players who are comfortable using button shooting can still benefit from the Total Control deke system.
- The system becomes more flexible and inclusive, without sacrificing its modern appeal.
- Advanced players can still use the analog for full manual control, while casual or hybrid-style players get the comfort of classic mechanics.

This small change would dramatically improve accessibility and enjoyment for a large portion of the NHL community.

Please consider adding this option in NHL 26 — or at least allowing full customization of control schemes, so players can tailor their gameplay to their preferences.

p.s please add Polish language if u can 😍

Thanks for listening to the community!

 

9 Replies

  • ManicX777's avatar
    ManicX777
    Rising Traveler
    3 months ago

    This is the first time I've heard anyone say they appreciate the Total Control system. 

  • EA_Aljo's avatar
    EA_Aljo
    Icon for Community Manager rankCommunity Manager
    3 months ago

    A ton of people use Total Controls. I imagine there is a lot of praise for it.

    piro_pirovsky​ Thanks for the feedback!

  • Ikey_Ruderman's avatar
    Ikey_Ruderman
    Seasoned Novice
    2 months ago

    EA_Aljo​ What would you estimate the percentages are of players that use Total Control vs Skill Stick vs Hybrid?

  • EA_Aljo's avatar
    EA_Aljo
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    2 months ago

    I really don't have those numbers. I would assume Hybrid is the least used. I think half the people I play with use TC.

  • Lehockeyyy's avatar
    Lehockeyyy
    New Scout
    2 months ago

    Hybrid controls have triangle set to reverse hit-only. But the controls page show it being board play. This really needs to be adjusted because hybrid players cannot hug the wall and that really completely deletes a huge part of gameplay

  • ManicX777's avatar
    ManicX777
    Rising Traveler
    2 months ago

    Almost everyone I know who plays NHL uses Total Controls, but do they like it? No... they hate it. 

    I imagine kids under the age of 12 like it. They can do their fun little lacrosse moves and between the legs shots with one button. lol

  • EA_Aljo's avatar
    EA_Aljo
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    2 months ago

    I rarely see anyone attempt those moves. The Michigan is particularly easy to stop.

  • I would love it if the square was slap shot and circle was wrist shot for total control. Hybrid does not have enough controls for me, but full on skill stick I get frustrated by wrist shot and slap shot inputs sometimes.  I'd love hustle to be a separate button too.   

  • Cher-Sharkisian's avatar
    Cher-Sharkisian
    Rising Adventurer
    8 days ago

    EA_Aljo​ Things that should be removed from 26

    Prebuilds

    Cartoon characters we dont need Fortnite on the game

    Reverse Hitting & Hip check until it is reworked and works properly.

    Total Controls. Regardless if its easy to stop you took all the skill out of these moves. According to some people you made Hitting more skill based but took all the skill out of the moves you literally see 1 every 20+ games lol. Hitting needs to return to what it was. Hitting Controls need to be put back to what they were. Ill keep saying this till it happens. Hitting on this game is incredibly unrealistic. 

    Again NHL reviews have progressively gotten worse every year. And these changes are a few reasons why! 

    Put NHL 14 back online way better than any new gen game thanks

     

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