NHL 26 Update 1.011 Patch Notes (v1.1.1) for PS5 & XSX – September 16, 2025

EA NHL 26 update 1.011 (1.1.1) is now rolling out on PS5, and Xbox Series X/S players. According to the official NHL 26 1.011 patch notes, NHL 26 Patch 1.1.1 improves game stability, tunes Be a Pro health and form scores, and fixes major issues in Franchise, HUT, and World of CHEL. In addition, NHL 26 patch 1.011 (version 1.011.000) also fixes issues related to the Auction House access, matchmaking, chemistry, and crashes

NHL 26 1.011 Patch Notes – September 16, 2025

Key Highlights

• Improved overall game stability across all modes.
• Fixes for AFK player removal in World of CHEL.
• Be a Pro health and form score tuning for better balance.
• Franchise Mode chemistry and X-Factor issues resolved.
• Auction House access fixed in Hockey Ultimate Team.

Gameplay

• Fixed issue where AFK players were not being removed in World of CHEL.

Be a Pro

• Adjusted Health system: Time on Ice now factors in, and reduced health loss from hits and blocked shots.
• Balanced form score values for low-event games (Goals, Assists, PP Points, SH Points, Body Checks, Plus/Minus, Giveaways, Takeaways, Shots).
• Fixed missing Custom option in Play Game flow.
• Corrected Draft Interview responses to properly match Brand, Management, or Teammate impact.

Franchise Mode

• Fixed improper line chemistry generation from X-Factors.
• Restored missing AHL coach conversations.
• Fixed crash when earning Quick Draw X-Factor and editing lines.

Hockey Ultimate Team (HUT)

• Fixed issue preventing Auction House access after completing Training Camp objectives.
• Fixed matchmaking error message in Ranked play.

World of CHEL

• Fixed crash when navigating from the club members menu in EASHL 6v6.

Recently, the game was released with positive reviews. Unfortunately, players are facing online connection and server issues with the game. Today’s NHL 26 version 1.011 will address a few of these issues. Remaining issues with be addressed in the upcoming NHL 26 update 1.020 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Download free NHL 26 update 1.011 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.