Update 1.2 has arrived for NHL 23, and here’s’ the complete list of changes and fixes added with this patch. The ice hockey simulation video game was developed by EA Vancouver and published by EA Sports in the past weeks. The developer kicked out a new update, bringing new uniforms alongside bug fixes and improvements. Here’s’ everything new with the NHL 23 update 1.2.
NHL 23 Update 1.2 Patch Notes
Gameplay
AI
- Improved defenseman gap control to defend against the rush through the middle of the ice
Goalies
- Fixed an issue where user goalies were underperforming on Arcade and Semi-Pro difficulties
- General goalie bug fixing around jittering and animation selection
Strategies
- Fixed an issue with the Selected Gameplay Strategies in the game not matching what’s in the Strategy menus
NHL 23 1.2 Update – Presentation
- Fixed an issue with an end-of-game celebration which showed players sitting on the bench celebrating with the goalie instead of players on the ice at the end of the game.
- Fixed the issue that prevented chosen gameplay camera from showing up during gameplay
- Be A Pro – Fixed issue that could cause the selection of the wrong camera in some cinematics.
- Fixed an infinite sync loop that could occur when a player quits gameplay in OT
- Spengler Cup – Fixed issue where the trophy didn’t properly fit into the hands of players
- Fixed audio issue where national anthems wouldn’t play if the sim intervened into the first period
- Fixed an issue with the lighting in Be A Pro that could cause a flash of white light on the load
- Stanley Cup Celebration – Fixed issue that could cause a player to disappear during the sequence where the cup is passed from player to player
- Fixed issue during the end-of-game celebration where the goalie could be holding the stick with their trapper hand instead of the blocker
- Fixed audio issue where the crowd doesn’t behave properly when anthem intro follows a be-a-pro scripted event
- Fixed issue that causes wipes to be held for too long, which leads to missing parts of goal replay
- Fixed issue with crowd signs not showing correct dynamic data (e.g., Player Names)
- Fixed game crash in Three Modes after the goal is scored
- Fixed an audio issue in the main menu that would cause the soundtrack to play under speech
- Long goal horn blast is now used for all teams on home team shootout wins
World of Chel
- Added the ability for EASHL Club users to swap player positions on the Power Play and/or Penalty Kill.
- Added Strategy Tool Tips to Online VS and EASHL Clubs
- Added back Strategies Quick Swap back to EASHL 6v6 Power Play and Penalty Kill Lineup
- Fixed a crash that sometimes occurs during gameplay in EASHL Drop-in 3v3
- Fixed an issue where the main menu would sometimes fail to load up on the World Of Chel main hub
- Fixed an issue where some users were not being transitioned from the post-match-up screen into EASHL games
- Fixed an issue where the prolonged syncing wipe screen would cause users to miss goal replays
- Fixed an issue where EASHL club logos were missing from the pause menu
- Fixed an issue where there was no audio SFX playing when World of Chel bags were opened
- Fixed an issue where certain player glove types were not loading in Free Skate
- Fixed an issue where the first-time user flow tips for Roles in Club Strategies didn’t’ have an arrow pointing to a feature user can change
- Fixed an issue where the camera angle doesn’t’ change regardless of the setting
- Fixed a text color issue on leaderboards so recent games info was properly visible
- Fixed an issue where the dressing room chat box does not display the teammate gamertag in drop-in rollover dressing rooms
- Increased the size of the edit strategies options text box, so less text needs to scroll
- Fixed an issue where multiple options were being highlighted after coming back from team strategies
- [XBOX] Fixed an issue where the Goal NIS images would show up as corrupted
- [XBOX] an issue where the user is prompted with the “Insufficient Permission” message in any online mode after allowing the “You can join multiplayer games” privilege setting
- Added additional content into World of Chel for upcoming Chel challenges. Check back often to collect the latest cool new content.
NHL 23 1.2 Update – Hockey Ultimate Team
- Added HUT content migration.
- Fixed an issue with TOTW Items not displaying correctly
- Fixed an issue where the player item was not being displayed after a goal was scored
- Fixed an issue with HUT Rivals Rank Icons
- Fixed issues with the readability of Rivals on ice textures
- Various UI fixes
Franchise Mode
- Misc crash fixes
- Misc UI fixes
- Misc BAP conversation fixes
- Added ability to substitute AHL teams within Custom Leagues
- Added a setting that allows the user to use the entire pool of NHL players in a Custom Leagues fantasy draft regardless of how many teams are in the league.
- Fixed an issue where generated players showed up with college helmets in gameplay
- Fixed an issue where the Stanley Cup presentation did not play when winning the series in aggregate format in Custom Leagues.
- Fixed an issue where hiring a new Head Coach did not update the strategies tab within Edit Lines
Art
Updated the following teams center ice art
ECHL
- Kansas City Mavericks
QMJHL
- Saint John Seadogs
- Val d’Or Foreurs
WHL
- Red Deer Rebels
NHL 23 1.2 Update – Uniforms
The following uniforms have been added or updated in NHL 23
NHL
- Carolina Hurricanes – Third
- Calgary Flames – Third
- All 32 NHL 2022-23 Reverse Retro Uniforms
AHL
- Bakersfield Condors – Home and Away
- Calgary Wranglers – Home and Away
- Colorado Eagles – Home and Away
- Tucson Roadrunners – Home and Away
- Utica Comets – Third
ECHL
- Adirondack Thunder – Home
- Atlanta Gladiators – Home, Away, and Third
- Florida Everblades – Away
- Fort Wayne Komets – Home and Away
- Greenville Swamp Rabbits – Home and Away
- Idaho Steelheads – Home and Away
- Kansas City Mavericks – Away
- Rapid City Rush – Home and Away
- Savannah Ghost Pirates – Home, Away, and Third
- South Carolina Stingrays – Third
- Utah Grizzlies – Home and Away
- Wichita Thunder – Home and Away
DEL
- Adler Mannheim – Home, Away, and Third
- Augsburger Panther – Home, Away, and Third
- Bietigheim Steelers – Home, Away, and Third
- Dusseldorfer EG – Home, Away, and Third
- EHC Red Bull Munchen – Home, Away, and Third
- Eisbaren Berlin – Home, Away and Third
- ERC Ingolstadt – Home, Away and Third
- Fischtown Pinguins – Home, Away, and Third
- Iserlohn Roosters – Home, Away and Third
- Kolner Haie – Home, Away, and Third
- Nurmberg Ice Tigers – Home and Away
- Schwenninger Wild Wings – Home, Away, and Third
- Straubing Tigers – Home, Away, and Third
- Wolfsburg Grizzlys – Home, Away and Third
HockeyAllsvenskan
- AIK – Home and Away
- Almtuna IS – Home and Away
- BIK Karlskoga – Home and Away
- Djurgardens IF – Home and Away
- HC Vita Hasten – Home and Away
- IF Bjorkloven – Home and Away
- MODO Hockey – Home and Away
- Mora IK – Home and Away
- Ostersunds IK – Home and Away
- Sodertalje SK – Home and Away
- Tingsryds AIF – Home and Away
- Vasterviks IK – Home and Away
National League
- EHC Biel – Home and Away
- EHC Kloten – Home and Away
- EV Zug – Home and Away
- Geneve-Servette HC – Home and Away
- HC Ajoie – Home and Away
- HC Ambri-Piotta – Home and Away
- HC Davos – Home and Away
- HC Fribourg-Gotteron – Home and Away
- HC Lugano – Home and Away
- Lausanne HC – Home and Away
- Rapperswil-Jona Lakers – Home and Away
- SC Bern – Home and Away
- SCL Tigers – Home and Away
- ZSC Lions – Home and Away
QMJHL
- Blainville-Boisbriand Armada Home and Away
- Halifax Mooseheads Home and Away
- Sherbrooke Phoenix Home and Away
WHL
- Brandon Wheat Kings Home and Away
- Everett Silvertips Home and Away
- Prince George Cougars Home and Away
NHL 23 is available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and Playstation 4. For more information regarding this update, check out the official website.