Update 1.3 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 released last month and the developer EA Vancouver wants to increase the title’s gameplay experience with regular updates. So, the latest version which was pumped out today introduces the long-awaited Cross-Platform Matchmaking and more. Here’s everything new with the NHL 23 update 1.3.
NHL 23 Update 1.3 Patch Notes
NHL 23 will mark the most social gameplay experience in recent years with the long-awaited introduction of Cross-Platform Matchmaking coming in this patch. Giving you the ability to match up against any opposing team within your console generation, Cross-Platform Matchmaking will reduce wait times by increasing the size of player pools in Hockey Ultimate Team and World of Chel. For example, if you’re on a PS5 you can match up against your Xbox Series X|S friends and vice versa. Cross-Platform Matchmaking will become available to some game modes starting November 17, and by November 28th, all HUT and WOC players will have access to Cross-Platform Matchmaking benefits.
Starting November 17, Cross-Platform Matchmaking will begin rolling out to specific aspects of game modes. Over the following days, access to Cross-Platform Matchmaking will be widened until One’s eliminator, HUT rush, Clubs 6v6, Drop-in 3v3, drop-in 6v6, HUT champions, Clubs 3v3, threes eliminator, and HUT rivals all have full Cross-Platform Matchmaking capabilities. Below is the full rollout schedule for Cross-Platform Matchmaking.
Starting on these dates, PS4 and Xbox One players can play against each other, while PS5 and Xbox X|S players will be able to play against each other. Check out the full list of who you can play against below.
Cross-Platform matchmaking will be available in all online World of Chel modes and Hockey Ultimate Team but will not allow for cross-console invites and will not affect the HUT Auction House or HUT Leaderboards. So starting November 17, match up with your cross-platform friends and experience hockey that’s greater together in NHL 23. Check out the full patch notes below.
Presentation
- Added team-branded on-ice projections for all NHL team arenas for usage during intro sequences
World of CHEL
- Added cross-platform matchmaking
NHL 23 Update 1.3 – Hockey Ultimate Team
- Added cross-platform matchmaking
- Fixed an issue causing incorrect matchmaking in HUT Champions
Franchise Mode
- Fixed an issue where draft picks were not transferring after a successful offer sheet
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.