NHL 16 Patch 1.05 Now Available
A new update is now available for NHL 16.
The update addresses several gameplay bugs including an issue where players would remain in the penalty box for the duration of the game and an issue lining up on certain faceoffs, among other issues. It also adds Winter Classic and 3rd jerseys for numerous teams.
Continue on to read the update notes courtesy the EA Forums.
Gameplay
- Increased attribute effect range to create more player separation.
- Increased range of attribute effects for goalies so that the weaker goalies are further separated from the best ones.
- Increased goalies ability to save slower low shots and passes towards the net.
- Increased referee strictness when teams were already shorthanded so that penalties no longer go uncalled.
- Increased pokecheck success when in proper positions.
- Increased penalties from stick lift at wrong angles.
- Removed the effect protecting the puck has in resistance to being hit (either with protect puck or holding the puck out away from your opponent). Note: Being in a controlled glide with full balance and/or limiting the relative speed of the hit will still be advantageous over skating, performing an action or higher relative speed hits when trying to stay in control.
- Lowered EASHL AI goalie attributes slightly.
- Faceoffs are now equal across all EASHL forward classes to rule out any balance issues.
- Re-Balanced EASHL Power Forward class attributes slightly.
- Addressed issue where players would occasionally stay in the penalty box for the rest of the game after the end of their penalty.
- Addressed issue where players would not line up correctly when using the aggressive faceoff style during an offensive zone faceoff.
Presentation
- Added the 2015-16 Boston Bruins Winter Classic jersey.
- Added the 2015-16 Montreal Canadiens Winter Classic jersey.
- Added the 2015-16 Chicago Blackhawks Stadium Series jersey.
- Added the 2015-16 Minnesota Wild Stadium Series jersey.
- Added the 2015-16 Colorado Avalanche Stadium Series jersey.
- Added the 2015-16 Detroit Red Wings Stadium Series jersey.
- Added the San Antonio Rampage 3rd jersey.
- Added the Charlottetown Islanders 3rd jersey.
- Added the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies 3rd jersey.
- Added the Hamilton Bulldogs 3rd jersey.
Online
- Made improvements pertaining to network lag in EA Sports Hockey League, Drop-In, and Online Team Play.
- Added "Dangler" player class in EASHL.
