EA NHL 26 update 1.080 (Version 1.8) is available to download on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. According to the today’s NHL 26 patch notes, the latest update resolves menu lockups, improves lineup management reliability, enhances Champions tracking, and refreshes HUT card presentation. In addition, NHL 26 patch 1.080 (version 1.080.000) also fixes animation issues for Master Set and Heroes items while improving French localization, menu navigation, and special item text scaling.
Hockey Ultimate Team Update 1.8 Summary
- Fixed menu and pre-game freezing issues.
- Improved lineup and collection management reliability.
- Updated HUT card visuals and item presentations.
- Enhanced Champions win tracking accuracy.
- Improved navigation and UI text consistency.
NHL 26 Update 1.8 Patch Notes – May 26, 2026
Gameplay & Stability
- Resolved an issue that could make certain menus and pre-game sequences stop responding.
- Fixed lineup and collection management problems involving players currently assigned to active lineups.
- Improved Champions win record tracking stability and accuracy.
Visual & Presentation Updates
- Refined multiple HUT card layouts for better consistency and readability.
- Fixed animation display problems affecting select Master Set Player and Heroes items.
- Updated collectible and event card branding visuals.
- Corrected several French localization and background art display issues.
User Interface Changes
- Improved menu navigation behavior in Line Combinations and glossary sections.
- Adjusted text scaling and visual consistency across special player items.
Recently, a major NHL 26 update 1.1.3 added quality of life changes and tweak. Unfortunately, players are facing online connection and server issues with the game. Today’s NHL 26 version 1.080 will address a few of these issues. Remaining issues with be addressed in the upcoming NHL 26 update 1.081 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Download free NHL 26 update 1.080.000 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
 details for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S players. Read full NHL 26 update 1.8 patch notes here.){kind=link}