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NHL 23 release date, special editions detailed

You can start playing from 11 October.

An NHL 23 reveal has detailed its release date and special editions. This post has all the information on on what you can expect.

Let’s get into it!

NHL 23 release dates

That’s right: release dates. As per usual, there are two different days in which players can get their hands on NHL 23.

First, those who pony up for the game’s X-Factor edition will gain three-days early access to the title, from 11 October.

Those who don’t want to spend that little bit more will find they’ve access to the title on 14 October.

NHL 23 special editions

As we’ve eluded to above, there are two editions of the game: a Standard and an X-Factor Edition.

Here’s what you’ll find within each:

NHL 23 Standard Edition

  • X-Factor Women’s HUT Choice Pack (1 of 4)
  • 5 World of Chel X-Factor Zone Ability Unlocks
  • Be a Pro X-Factor Slot Unlocks (2), XP Boost, Bonus Trait Points
  • Signed Sarah Nurse World of Chel jersey (digital)

NHL 23 X-Factor Edition

  • 3-days early access
  • 4600 NHL Points
  • Dual entitlement to last- and current-gen editions
  • HUT X-Factor Player Choice Pack (1 of 18)
  • HUT X-Factor Power-Up Starter Pack (Instant)
  • X-Factor Women’s HUT Choice Pack (1 of 4)
  • 5 World of Chel X-Factor Zone Ability Unlocks
  • Be a Pro X-Factor Slot Unlocks (2), XP Boost, Bonus Trait Points
  • Signed Sarah Nurse World of Chel jersey (digital)

NHL 23 pre-order bonuses

Those who pre-order by 16 September will receive a HUT Team Builder Choice Pack (2 of 32)

NHL 23 heads to Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series S, PS4 and PS5 on 14 October. Stay tuned for more in-depth coverage on this year’s hockey game.

Today’s NHL 23 coverage

NHL 23

14 October 2022
PS4 PS5 Xbox One Xbox Series S & X
 

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