NHL 17 finally available in EA Access on Xbox One

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If you’ve been wanting to play NHL 17 on your console without paying full priceĀ for the game, while also having the confidence of knowing you can enjoy other Electronic Arts titles, then now is your chance to enjoy! The ice hockey simulation video game is now available as part of the EA Access Program.

NHL 17 was originally released back on September 13, 2016. The title features all-new game modes, new and deeper experiences in fan-favorite modes, and the best on-ice gameplay ever, making NHL 17 the most exciting EA SPORTS NHL game to date. You can feel the thrill of fantasy draft night with a star power team in Draft Champions, or play for national pride in the World Cup of Hockey. Serious hockey fans can also own Every Zone with more end-to-end control with authentic goalies featuring positional awareness and Reactionary Save Intelligence, all-new Net Battles for offensive and defensive zone play, and dozens of thrilling new goal celebrations.

With EA Access, you can download and play an instant collection of EA games, and enjoy hits from franchises like Battlefield, FIFA, Need for Speed, Mass Effect, and many more. More games are also added over time, as is the case with today’s addition of NHL 17. And, as an added bonus, you can play exclusive trials of new EA games before launch day with no purchase necessary, or save 10% on the purchase ofĀ  EA digital purchases on Xbox One. The service costs $4.99 a month or $29.99 a year.