NHL 25 Version 1.030 Patch Notes for PS5 & XSX

EA NHL 25 version 1.030 is now rolling out on PS5, and Xbox Series X/S players. According to the official NHL 25 1.030 patch notes, the latest update integrates PWHL content across modes, improves gameplay, enhances Franchise Mode, fixes World of CHEL issues, and updates presentation and uniforms. In addition, NHL 25 patch 1.030 (version 1.030.000) also includes general gameplay stability fixes.

Recently, the game was released with positive reviews. Unfortunately, players are facing online connection and server issues with the game. Today’s NHL 25 version 1.030 will address a few of these issues. Remaining issues with be addressed in the upcoming NHL 25 update 1.040 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

NHL 25 Update 1.030 Patch Notes

Summary of Key Changes

• PWHL Integration: Expanded across multiple game modes, including Play Now, Season Mode, and Hockey Ultimate Team.
• Gameplay Fixes: Adjustments to goalies, AI forechecking, and skill-based one-timers.
• Franchise Enhancements: New Scheme Fit conversations and numerous bug fixes.
• World of CHEL: Resolved matchmaking, dressing room, and animation issues.
• Presentation Updates: Improved visuals, camera functionality, and audio accuracy.

Patch Notes for NHL 25

PWHL Integration

• Added PWHL content across:
  • Play Now
  • PWHL Season Mode
  • Shootout
  • Online Versus
  • World of CHEL (Uniforms)
  • Hockey Ultimate Team (Players, Uniforms, and Logos)
• Roster Update Requirement: Ensure the latest roster update is applied to access PWHL content.

Gameplay

Fixes and Adjustments

• User Goalies: Resolved issue where user-controlled goalies were removed for poor teamplay due to powerups.
• AI Improvements: Enhanced forechecking behavior for more realistic gameplay.
• Skill-Based One-Timers: Reduced accuracy bonus for successful execution.
• Be a Pro: Increased bench recovery time for player energy.

Stability

• General stability improvements for smoother gameplay.

Game Modes

Creation Zone

• Fixed an issue preventing the Draft Year from being set to 2024 in Create a Player.

Franchise Mode

• Free Agency: Improved CPU team frequency in signing players to fill NHL rosters.
• Box Scores: Resolved playoff goal total resets.
• Trade Deadline: Fixed freeze issues when interacting with opposing player trade clauses.
• Free Agency Filters: Corrected Signed, Recently Signed, and Accepted Offer filter bugs.
• Spreadsheet Navigation: Added processing delay for smoother player card updates.
• HUB UI: Optimized load times for better performance.

Contract Negotiations & Conversations

• New Conversations: Added Scheme Fit and Injury topics for players and Scheme Fit for coaches.
  • Scheme Fit Features:
    • Align players’ strategy preferences with coach schemes.
    • Persuasion impacts line roles and special teams.
    • Owner Mode: Encourage alignment with team star player preferences.
    • Synchronize AHL and NHL coaching strategies for organizational unity.
• Fixed various bugs in player and coach conversations.

World of CHEL

Fixes

• Addressed matchmaking timeouts and visual errors in Dressing Rooms.
• Resolved crashes in Match Strategies and jersey selection screens.
• Fixed overlapping Club stats widget during strategy selection.
• Corrected penalty and post-match UI display issues.

Stability

• Fixed rare crashes during Dressing Room navigation and NHL Arcade.

Presentation

Animation

• Fixed clipping issues with “Sudden Death” character and Stanley Cup handoffs.

Audio

• Corrected PA Announcer pronouns and goal-scoring announcements in AHL games.
• Adjusted Arcade SFX and fixed broken goal horn previews.

Cameras

• Resolved floating replay cameras and invisibility glitches during outros.

Broadcast

• Fixed issues with Goal Player Indicator during celebrations and group celebration logic for out-of-reach games.

Hockey Ultimate Team

• Fixed retry bugs for HUT Moments not leading directly to the opening faceoff.
• Improved XP Path detail for better progression tracking.

Art and Uniforms

Players

• Updated NHL Coaches and portraits for Linus Ullmark and Steven Stamkos.

Environments

• Resolved SHL crowd jersey mismatches.

Uniform Updates

• NHL: Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues Winter Classic jerseys.
• AHL: Rockford Icehogs (Third) and San Diego Gulls (Third).
• ECHL: New uniforms for Allen Americans, Greenville Swamp Rabbits, and Indy Fuel.
• CHL: Updated multiple teams, including Moncton Wildcats (Third) and Regina Pats (Fourth).
• DEL: Grizzlies Wolfsburg and Kolner Haie updates.

Stability

• Fixed crashes in World of CHEL, Be a Pro, and Creation Zone.

Gameplay

• Goalie AI Improvement:
  • Goalies now react more effectively to close-range passes directed at the net.

Online Mode

• EASHL Matchmaking:
  • Resolved an issue where teams with a human goalie could match against teams with CPU goalies.

World of CHEL

• Crash Fixes:
  • Fixed crash when opening a message banner and entering World of CHEL.
  • Fixed crash when quitting Ones Eliminator and re-entering World of CHEL.

Download free NHL 25 update 1.030 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.