One of the new features in NHL 21 is Hut Rush, which is a faster-paced version of the standard Hockey Ultimate Team (HUT). EA Sports has now published a new gameplay video for it and shared some additional details about what to expect.
HUT Rush has a “Style Scoring” system which, as its name suggests, rewards players for scoring goals with style moves. There is a multiplier system so you can chain moves together to score the highest possible amount of points.
“A 2-on-1 cross crease pass for an easy one-timer won’t earn you as many points as a saucer pass to a streaking forward who tucks in the puck one handed. With Hut Rush, the prettier the play, the bigger the bonus,” EA said.
The video above showcases the new scoring system in Hut Rush. As you can see, the player successfully chains together a chip deke (which is new for NHL 21) and a toe drag before finishing the play with a snapshot to score. They got 935 points for this.
HUT Rush will have seasons that span different modes like 3v3, 5v5, goal-limit games, timed games, and first goal wins, among others. Players will rise (or fall) through the rankings, and they’ll earn rewards along the way. EA also confirmed that you can play Hut Rush with mascots, while the mode also supports outdoor arenas.
You can learn more about Hut Rush on the landing page on EA’s website.
NHL 21 is coming to PS4 and Xbox One on October 16, which is later than usual due to complications related to COVID-19. There won’t be a dedicated version of the game for PS5 and Xbox Series X, but the game will play on those consoles through backwards compatibility. For more, check out this extended gameplay video that showcases the improvements in the game this year.
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