EA NHL 25 update 1.030 (1.3.0) is available to download 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 1.030.000 also includes stability improvements.
NHL 25 1.030 Patch Notes – December 4, 2024
PWHL integration into the following modes
- Play Now
- PWHL Season Mode
- Shootout
- Online VS
- World of CHEL (Uniforms)
- Hockey Ultimate Team (Players, Uniforms and Logos)
*The latest roster update will need to ensure access to PWHL content
Gameplay
- Fix for User goalies that were getting kicked out for poor teamplay due to powerups
- AI forechecking improvements
- Stability fixes
Gameplay Tuner Set
- Reduced Accuracy bonus from successfully performed Skill Based One-Timers
- Be a Pro bench recovery increased
Game Modes
Creation Zone
- Fixed an issue where Draft Year couldn’t be set to 2024 in create a player
Franchise Mode General
- Increased frequency that CPU teams attempt to sign free agents to fill out their NHL roster
- Fixed an issue within Box Scores where the goal total for a player reset each playoff round instead of showing the playoff total
- Fixed an issue where the user could see the tradeable teams list of opposing team players with M-NTC trade lists
- Fixed an issue at the trade deadline where the user could initiate a conversation with an opposing team player about their clause leading to the game freezing
- Fixed an issue with Signed, Recently Signed and Accepted Offer filters within the Free Agency spreadsheet
- Added processing delay for the player card update that occurs when hovering over a different player within a spreadsheet and Edit Lines
- HUB UI load improvements
Franchise Mode Contract Negotiations & Conversations
- Added Scheme Fit and Injury conversations for Players
- Added Scheme Fit conversation for Coaches
- Fixed an issue where a Coach’s coaching style could refresh when selecting a season goal
- Fixed an issue in the intro coach conversation where selecting a preseason focus before a season goal would not allow the user to select a season goal as well
- Fixed an issue where the user could re-ask a player to add teams to their trade list within the same day
- Fixed an issue where Quick Draw Superstar ability was awarded prior to the player completing the challenge
- Fixed an issue where the player portrait would not show in the waive player conversation flow
World of CHEL
- Fixed an issue where sometimes there would be multiple screen wipes after a goal is scored
- Fixed an issue where the post matchup dressing room would show different jersey previews for different players in the session
- Fixed a timing related issue where the user could get stuck in the main menu when attempting to enter WoC Free Skate
- Fixed a timing issue where the player of the game could be missing from the sequence if the post-game is skipped
- Updated Fischtown Penguins away jersey thumbnail in Creation Zone
- Fixed an issue where a pulled goalie does not return after delayed penalty shot in EASHL 3v3 Clubs
- Fixed an issue where the club stats widget is overlapping with the strategies, preventing players from changing their strategy
- Fixed an issue where Matchmaking settings were not visually updating WoC Dressing Rooms for some options
- Fixed an issue where Grudge matches are occurring even when the option is disabled in Club Private games
- Fixed an issue where matchmaking continually times out when users select one skater and one goalie, with drop-in disabled in Clubs
- Fixed an issue where the penalty timer is missing on score clock when user skips the penalty replay in EASHL 6v6
- Fixed an issue where if the user goes to a different tab from the WoC HUB, and then returns to the Play tab, the selection highlight will always jump back up to Live Events
- Fixed a rare crash when the Dressing Room leader attempted to access the Match Strategies screen
- Fixed a rare crash when on the jersey selection screen in EASHL 3v3 Clubs after successfully matchmaking with another club
- Fixed an issue in NHL Arcade where goalies may skate out of their crease during post goal moments which can take them out of the play
Presentation
Animation
- Fixed the “Sudden Death” character’s upper body during their idle animation – stick no longer clips into jersey
- Improved the hand contacts on the Stanley Cup during handoffs in the Stanley Cup celebration
Audio
- PA Announcer – Fixed issue that caused PA Announcer to use incorrect gender pronouns.
- Fixed an issue where every goal scored by a player would be treated as their “first goal” when playing in the AHL.
- Arcade – Fixed issue where fireworks SFX were playing during game intro
- Arcade – Tweaked volume levels of some powerups
- Fixed an issue with broken goal horn previews
Cameras
- Fixed an issue where players would become invisible when skipping through the outros of games
- Fixed an issue that was causing one of the behind-the-net replay cameras to float 10ft onto the ice in front of the goalie.
Broadcast
- Fixed an issue that caused the Goal Player Indicator to stop following the goal scorer when some celebrations were triggered
- Group celebrations now exhibit the right level of emotion on late goals when the scoring team is up by more goals than we predict the opponent can score in the remaining time (the game is out of reach). This also applies to the scenario where the scoring team is losing by more goals than we predict they can score with the remaining time. This logic is not used in the playoffs or high intensity games (Stanley Cup final, tournament elimination games)
- Fixed an issue where the digital dashers would continue to show the countdown timer when rolling into continuous OT in EASHL Quickplay 3v3
- Arcade – Fixed an issue where occasionally the post-game player lineup was missing the players.
Hockey Ultimate Team
- Fixed an issue with HUT Moments retry not sending users directly to the opening faceoff.
- Added additional detail to the XP Path to display XP needed per tier.
Art
Players
- Updated multiple NHL Coaches
- Hair Style 51 no longer clips through helmets during replays
- Vaughn Velocity V11 Goalie Pads text no longer appears in low resolution/blurry
- Updated portraits for and action shots in the view Superstar X-Factor screen for Linus Ullmark and Steven Stamkos
Environments
- Fixed an issue where Färjestad BK jerseys were being worn by the crowd in all SHL team matches
- Fixed an issue where strand hair for beards stops displaying properly at the end of the play of the period NIS
Stability
- Fixed a crash when saving changes to a female character in World of CHEL and Be a Pro
- Fixed a crash that sometimes occurred when switching between color options or selecting Apply Team Color button
- Fixed a crash when changing Tertiary logo in creation zone
Updated the following teams center ice art
AHL
- Charlotte Checkers
- Springfield Thunderbirds
Canadian Hockey League
- Acadie-Bathurst Titan
- Baie-Comeau Drakkar
- Brampton Steelheads
- Drummondville Voltigeurs
- Kamloops Blazers
- Lethbridge Hurricanes
- Moncton Wildcats
- Owen Sound Attack
- Peterborough Petes
- Prince George Cougars
- Saskatoon Blades
- Seattle Thunderbirds
- Vancouver Giants
- Victoria Royals
Uniforms
The following uniforms have been added or updated in NHL 25
NHL
- Chicago Blackhawks – Winter Classic
- St. Louis Blues – Winter Classic
AHL
- Rockford Icehogs – Third
- San Diego Gulls – Third
ECHL
- Allen Americans – Third
- Greenville Swamp Rabbits – Third
- Indy Fuel – Home and Away
Canadian Hockey League
- Moncton Wildcats – Third
- Red Deer Rebels – Home, Away and Third
- Regina Pats – Fourth
- Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds – Third
DEL
- Grizzlies Wolfsburg – Home and Away
- Kolner Haie – Away
Recently, NHL 25 patch 1.010 added quality of life changes. Unfortunately, players are facing online connection and server issues with the game. Today’s NHL 25 version 1.020 will address a few of these issues. Remaining issues with be addressed in the upcoming NHL 25 update 1.030.000 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Download free NHL 25 update 1.030 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
