: 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.
: You create a custom skater and attempt to work your way through a career to become an NHL superstar. In the "next-gen" versions (PS4/Xbox One), this mode was criticized for being "watered down," as it removed the ability to start in the junior leagues (WHL/OHL/QMJHL) and forced players to jump directly into the NHL. NHL 15
: 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. : The game's struggles were partly attributed to
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
In the context of the EA Sports franchise, " NHL 15 " does not have a scripted narrative or cinematic "story mode" like those found in more recent entries (e.g., the reimagined story in NHL 26 ). Instead, any "story" is player-driven through its career and management modes. Player-Driven Story Modes
: You take control of an NHL franchise, managing rosters and trades to build a championship team.
The game features two primary modes where you create your own narrative:
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