NHL 18 Open beta is underway

EA Sports has announced that the NHL 18 Beta is now open to all players until August 8, 2017.

The Beta includes three modes. First up is EA Sports Hockey League. Bringing authentic NHL 3-on-3 overtime to EASHL, you can now choose to play 3-on-3 full matches, opening up more ice for you and your teammates. Whether you're playing in the new 3-on-3 format or the traditional 6-on-6 matches, you'll earn experience to unlock items for your skater and/or club to customize your player, team or home rink.

The second mode in the beta is the new NHL THREES, a 3-on-3 hockey experience with bigger hits, faster action, bigger plays, and more goals. Inspired by pick-up-and-play arcade sports games, NHL THREES is all action with no offsides, no icing and every penalty sends you straight to center-ice for a penalty shot. The full game will include a Campaign, but in the beta you can try online or offline, co-op or competitive THREES.

Lastly, the third mode is Online play. This is the mode made for players to test out the new Creative Attack controls and an all-new Defensive Skill Stick. New Creative Teammate A.I. also promises to create a more authentic experience.

NHL 18 is planned for worldwide release on September 15th for Xbox One and PS4.

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