EA SPORTS NHL 26 Cover Athlete Announcement Set for August 4

EA SPORTS Acknowledges NHL 26’s Existence

EA SPORTS has officially confirmed the upcoming release of NHL 26, with the cover athlete set to be revealed on August 4. The announcement comes as the company updated its social media profiles, replacing them with a generic NHL 26 logo, signaling a new chapter for the franchise. Alongside this, fans can expect both standard and limited edition versions of the game.

Anticipation Builds with NHL 25 Season 8

As NHL 25 gears up for Season 8, excitement is mounting regarding potential tie-ins with NHL 26. In a recent earnings call, EA SPORTS indicated that NHL 26 is scheduled for release in Q2, likely before EA FC 26, which is set to launch on September 26. This suggests that NHL 26 could hit the shelves in early to mid-September, creating a buzz among hockey gaming enthusiasts.

Speculation on the Cover Athlete

Fans are already speculating about who will grace the cover of NHL 26. The Hughes brothers were unveiled as the cover athletes for NHL 25 in a leaked trailer last year, raising questions about whether EA SPORTS will continue this trend or surprise fans with a new face.

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Final Thoughts

As the anticipation builds for NHL 26, the upcoming cover athlete reveal promises to be a significant moment for fans. With the game’s release just around the corner, the excitement surrounding NHL 26 is palpable, and it will be intriguing to see how EA SPORTS continues to evolve the franchise.