HUGE CHANGES TO X-FACTORS IN NHL 25!

[@Ratzy1614]

x factors in 2024: perfectly fine work well EA in 2025: fuck it lets make them worse except for top tier

[@MattvsAI]

In 24 the only reason to do the x factor sets was to get a player that had toty potential like McDavid and only power that card so it makes the trade in better. There were a few that were ok to power up but not really worth it outside of TOTY players. I'm not saying I love what they did in 25 but saying they were perfectly fine in 24 is a stretch

[@Ratzy1614]

ya except we had rewards last year. this year mcdavid is basically locked behind a huge paywall, theres also not even one xfactor per team and they dont even all upgrade

[@maxmleblanc]

I kept some xfactors till the end. Had Eichel, Hughes, Makar, Mcdavid. Some were good enough to upgrade. Now you don’t have a way outside of full grind. At least before you could either grind for team builders or go the long way with xfactors. Not a fan. Also why move away from power ups? That was a good move to simplify and unify upgrade mechanics. Its like they think we appreciate having to relearn new upgrade paths instead of playing new interesting games with interesting content.

[@aceboy706]

@@maxmleblancLol doing the same thing each year gets stale WHICH with xfactors were the same for the past 3 years

[@william044]

@@Ratzy1614 nah 2024 was shit, this would have been good if they didn’t choose shitty players to represent mc david, now we HAVE to play with kuch and nylander in order to get mc david… Real shitty

[@denyschernenko9973]

Xfactor without xfactor is a joke, might as well call him a legend, or a superhero.

[@stephenphillips2893]

@@denyschernenko9973 yup, pretty much a base icon really, it's all fucked.

[@tony_sauce]

They ruined x factors bruv. Like now its just the same as any other event set. X factor cards were cool because they had x factors at low overalls, and had different progression paths. They ruined them imo

[@william044]

I like the system but it has flaws.. For example the fact they chose nylander and kucherov as the path way to get mc david literally ruins connors x factor.. Why? Because kucherov and nylander are extremely toxic players who i wouldnt want to build my team around.. Kucherov had a pacifier in his mouth for the nhl all star game but now hes 1 of the 4 x factors for nhl25? Lmaooooooo wtf, AND he now ruins connors x factor card… Like wtf

[@tony_sauce]

@@william044 yeah and also they call them the “captain” x factors like nah bruh captain my asscheeks😂

[@EpicEric2002]

I can't stand this new x-factor system it's so against F2P, like all the progress ea made last year making it easy for F2P is gone from what ive seen. and noe its is just annoying to get xfactors and like you said it's kinda dumb how the ones for upgrading are locked to a certain rating.

[@MazeyRz]

My biggest concern is now acquiring Mcdavid is in EA's hands, unless you spend money. Pending on what rewards they give, will depend if it is plausible to get Mcdavid NMS

[@lucasskerry1436]

Mcdavid is literally the same as Gretzky and Lemieux now if you grind you can get him for free

[@cmz5847]

Yeah…

[@stanwendt]

Overall I like some of the changes, in particular XP path but agree with you 100% at first glance from everything I've seen there are not enough grindable rewards. I have never spent anything on packs and never will and for the past 3 years, I've had god squads as there was more than enough to grind for. This year, right now it doesn't look like that's the case. I do remember last year when NHL24 came out EA tried to restructure the Rivals and SB rewards but faced so much backlash from the community they backtracked and reverted back to the previous reward structure. I bet the same thing will happen if everyone is pissed at launch and sales suffer.

[@cmz5847]

Game is tough for F2P

[@jayireland8044]

X-factor players are now just team builders part 2.

[@Rockies76]

This will take 1216 (75+) cards to make a McDavid by sets.

[@Its_Bingus]

Worth.

[@Its_Bingus]

With or without the starter pack X-Factor?

[@maxmleblanc]

Just thinking of that level of grind makes me want to pull my preorder. Yeah great card but that’ll bring me to december before i can get it. At that point i probably won’t care about the card anymore cause I’ll have more fun investing in MSPs

[@jwt6577]

If it's anything like previous games that Noebels card will show up almost anytime I pull an unexpected X-Factor.

[@metroachilles12]

Pulling XF Mcdavid last year from a daily pack was my highest point in 24 😂 shame that you cant pull him or captains from XF packs....can they be pulled in any pack?

[@tjalbury3271]

My brother, free to play players have been getting screwed by EA for years. Them making it even harder for us is nothing new. Another year where I won’t even think about playing HUT. They could adopt SDS style ultimate team and they wouldn’t lose the MTX money because the people who buy those packs are addicted to it.

[@deucedeuce333]

They would definitely lose alot of money just like SDS lost alot of money going more f2p, hence why MLB had so many packs to start the year.

[@maxmleblanc]

Last year was the best F2P i’ve experienced in the last 5

[@Kalpster17]

A few years back I put money into playing HUT. Like $400, which is a lot for a casual player but nothing for streamers. Since then tho I play f2p up until it’s impossible to keep up. Sadly it’s almost to that point already and the full game isn’t even out yet

[@raimo41]

Never would have imagined, that EA can ruin HUT too, but they managed to do even that too

[@Rcap238]

They are doing exactly what they did with pre-season in 24, get lower cards, trade in for next tier, and so on and so on. It makes shit a lot more expensive and will be the carrot at the end of the stick leading to the store.

[@SilenTyphoon]

In NHL 24, when you go to team settings and change your team’s play-by-play name and goal horn, it never saved and didn't actually do anything. Has that been fixed in NHL 25?

[@bundesautobahn7]

My second full HUT season, and lessons are hopefully learned for me.

[@MarioTubn]

I got a Patrik Laine X-Factor card, which is upgradeable to 85 OVR. Where does this fit in?

[@brelanarchy8023]

X Factors are now super grindy, thus promoting pack sales. Wild. The benefits are pretty compelling though (free wheels).

[@joshstone8915]

Once again EA pushing everyone to spend more real money on their game

[@lbhelveticus]

Now, X-Factors makes no sense in the Game…but sure…you can build your McDavid x-factor card with 1‘216 basecards….NOOOOO EA do not wan‘t your money 😂😂😂💸🤑

[@SamStaticc]

From what I see the issue here with fodder is that they lowered the amount of cards you get in a pack which is ok…. But they didn’t adjust the amount of cards you need to trade in for the sets!! Like 38 75+ could be like 40 packs. @ea

[@janosmayer4499]

I agree. That was my initial feeling. Yes, no weekly reward and that type of grind but force you to buy pucks if you want a very good team. We will see. I will try it but worse case scenario i will play only versus if the gameplay is ok.

[@Ajvella31]

I think I like the new xfactor system. Cuts down on pay to win god squads that there is no point in playing when matched up

[@JohnnyMacalvee-cf7et]

No it won't. You should spend some cash boss. Burn through that wallet.

[@Ajvella31]

@@JohnnyMacalvee-cf7et shut up

[@tropicxgaming2046]

Let’s go sleeves banger video, video games n best and worst icons would be great too !

[@acerock013]

HUT is the worst feature to ever have been put into NHL. Just turns it into a money grind

[@CentTV]

Literally didn’t pay a dollar and enjoyed it last year lol

[@Mattejayy]

@@CentTV found the EA meat rider

[@CentTV]

@@Mattejayy just saying I enjoy it I think it’s a weird idea to call it a money grind when it’s not that MUT is much worse

[@tyeclarke3053]

@@CentTVsame bro. Beating teams that actually spent money on it lol

[@hockeyplug206]

@@Mattejayyyou just have to be good at the game. I don’t put money in and still have fun playing

[@Srmigsy90]

Game is good. Just wish the defence vision control was more prominent

[@JohnnyMacalvee-cf7et]

How many of us stated we want EA to make X-factors, sets, and MSPs simpler to follow? Already seems like a hassle. Just want to field a team, update it here and there, and play. 1200 cards to get a McDavid what a sham...even if you take out your wallet and burn cash.

[@DurstyMcThristy]

Thank you so much I was so confused at first ❤❤❤

[@BCOzSportsGamer]

Looking forward to creating a new spreadsheet/query/pivot and figure this out. I played some Rush and SB in ‘24, maybe the 3 or 4 times, played most of Rivals and Champs right up to this week. I am still 100 short of those XP cards for a 99. If it’s setup close to that algorithm, no chance for F2P. I tracked my packs for the last 20-25 weeks, didn’t pull many 85+ cards, only in the juiced up weeks, see how that math works out.

[@BCOzSportsGamer]

As for the 4600 points with the early, that’s $50 value, do not spend it early. Would you really use that on some

[@dakjames3407]

Not playing chel this year but still watching every nosleeves video 😎 ill live vicariously through you 😂

[@pich6181]

Whick icon bonus card to take after the challenge?

[@Almondmillk]

Gutted.. no Bedard xfactor for theme team. Woulda been upgrading em all season. RIP all teams without one.

[@Kalpster17]

They’re going to add new series’ throughout the year so you might get one later on there’s only what 8 base ones so far

[@MKKH3376]

No money spent players are screwed by EA again. That’s why I went to fc. I can at least get good cards there and there are much better game modes with better rewards!

[@NTQ03]

I wouldn’t want Eklund as a base XF as he can’t upgrade. Ferraro should have had born leader. He’s an alternate and pseudo captain with couture out, plus born leader gives you a boost when you block shots.

[@JR_Blackhawks]

It’s just not HUT unless we got Sleeves. Looking forward to content brother and always appreciate the deep dives. Keep up the great videos, we count on you to keep us in the loop and stick up for us when EA does us wrong. Lol. Tomorrow it’s go time, Let’s go!!

[@krukolof2906]

i always love to play season mode with my hometown team from finland but they havent even changed the menu + one of the leagues best goal scorer has been 55 rated for 3 season and there is alot of fake rateings i feel like they just leave the other leagues would love to see them pay atteion to the other leagues or atleast get the rateings right

[@ghost_615]

Nico Hischier: 6'1" 175lbs - "usually a pretty solid card" Elias Pettersson: 6'2" 176lbs - "small and gets knocked off the puck" I think it's time to let these general statements go, my guy.

[@BarteeThePartee]

Was that confirmed to you in the creators channel that they don't upgrade? Or is it that cards like Caufield don't have a higher OVR card that would allow them to upgrade? Thanks for all the helpful info!

[@deucedeuce333]

Some do, like mcdavid u can upgrade to 86. I mean they have xfactor tokens which replace the power up collectibles.

[@BarteeThePartee]

@@deucedeuce333 I know, I am just wondering if they have like a preset that McDavid and others can upgrade, whereas the lower ones will get the opportunity to later, but not at the start. Seems weird to consider them "XFactor" if they dont follow the same rules

[@ColeMurphy-e4m]

Can i restart my team and still get the same rewards i did ?

[@dennisfontler7443]

Last year I was F2P and had such an amazing team despite checking out around TOTS. Saved up enough cards to make four TOTYs and had a great time playing. This year I first of all had to sell my xbox one x to buy a series s (since this is the only game I'm playing) and buying a game where they've removed my favorite part.. pack openings.. Yeah I never get anything good but just getting amounts of cards make it worth it with sets later on. How many cards are we actually going to get now? I really love that they're doing something else but the lowering of rewards and doing the XFs in the same style as the Icons was last year.. Yes they got a lot of cred for the setup with icons.. since it makes sense to have that setup at icons. I did not like the amount of XFs with only getting to pull 1 or 4 in the packs. The main change XFs needed was giving us a higher amount of cards to pick from in the packs, 4 was not enough.

[@barrelfoot]

This pretty much means you can do XFactor or team builders now?

[@new2guitarplay96]

Especially if you’re not afraid of spending an extra $2,000 at launch. Absolutely insane that they realized last year it was profitable to sell packs where users could by their team builders and they simply changed how XFactors are this year so it allows (rewards) users who will pay 💰 a huge amount to obtain XFactors and Team Builders! I am really disappointed in this continued approach to get more money! What happened with the notion of making a great product for a fair price and standing behind the quality of your product! Yes… I am old!

[@adams9848]

My concern! This is going to eat a lot of my fodder up early, making evos and even toty more difficult. I don't hate what they've done. I find it interesting, but it didn't need to be the X factors. It could have been its own thing

[@julienwisemanvezina7047]

i have ps4 im thinking of buying a ps5 is it worth it is the game different of nhl24 also can i still buy the deluxe version and play right away since its 7 days early or i had to pre order it before the game came out?

[@sth1928]

Ea got us

[@kjm0227]

every year these online HUT, MUT, etc modes get worse. More money to have the same players

[@stomachhurts2044]

We need u… more than most of us even know Your appreciated

[@Rcap238]

I bet that McDavid will be on 90% of teams come Oct4.

[@elliotcote4713]

Do we know how many series will there be? And is there only one x-factor card per team like last year?

[@logancorbeil9573]

Why dont they just remove upgradeable cards. So annoying that PUP collectibles are the currency

[@gmyers-christiansen6559]

Which ones can I get from the starter pack?

[@SuperSven81]

Is there a set where we can build these lower x factor xards.

[@ryanwhite3689]

Hockey ult seems like a joke

[@MakenzieChurcher-xj2oo]

Fasted way to level up in hut ? Done all the side stuff just grinding shots and stuff just still at lvl 9

[@omygodish3]

Why can't ea chill on pack prices

[@nickmurdoch7344]

Crosby and McKinnon better get a upgraded X Factor throughout the year card

[@BacoTubo]

P2W on steroids. Good luck everyone. Online versus is fantastic this year.

[@fredcollard2024]

Hi when do we get the immediate 99 cards of the Hughes brother

[@jonhoban2326]

That was for NHL 24

[@xinf3ct3dsouls56]

Will switching the location to New zealand let you play a day early this year? I know it worked years ago

[@bluelion1995]

Glad I didn‘t order. Well, maybe NHL26 will correct the mistakes.

[@dannymoxley-towns8541]

Boycott 26....IT'S THE ONLY WAY EA WILL LISTEN....they release these shitty games and we KEEP BUYING....and with these content creators spending money and promoting them DOES NOT HELP ....Don'tbesaad JUST SPENT 400$ on packs.....WHY????that's the reason why EA won't CHANGE....WHY WOULD THEY😅😅

[@R0CKtheR3D]

Think about what you just said

[@davewerstine5924]

Nice hat, brotha

[@tylermulek]

I wonder how long we will be able to make series one players.

[@ernie8401]

It’s weird how EA is making so many changes this year. Usually it’s just a copy and paste from last years game but they actually did some work this year. Finally

[@iii6031]

😂

[@VormavNJD]

Are you kidding? This is the biggest copy paste from last year's version that they've ever done

[@ernie8401]

I meant on franchise

[@zarkin538]

How have the skill based one timers felt?

[@deucedeuce333]

Watching Eki vs superstar CPU they were going in at a high rate from the blue line. Hope it's not that OP

[@zarkin538]

@@deucedeuce333 is the timing tight though?

[@zinedine1482]

Is there any way to play my HUT team with a friend online???

[@LukeStevens-p4g]

Yeah you can go to play with friends then invite them

[@zinedine1482]

In every mode? This would be huge. Why is nobody mentioning this?

[@andrewwhiffen3340]

So essentially they are doing the same way they did icons last year to get Gretzky but calling it new.

[@teegee289]

The older I get, the more complicated life gets. Wishing hut wasn't.

[@slappychan_]

Hey sleeves i dont think your team will be not a dollar.. with lack luster awards it will be impossible to have a top tier team

[@patmorgan6518]

Can u pull the mcdavid xfactor?

[@raimo41]

EA made their pay to win gamemode even more pay to win, i am in shock! ... not

[@dannymoxley-towns8541]

What happens when season 2 hits? Mlb style????where all the cards we grinded for are useless and cards go back too 85/87?? WORST LOOKING NHL EVER #BOYCOTTNHL26

[@NastyNate99]

Is nhl 25 avalible tonight at 9pm west and 12 am east ?

[@A9J1]

No. 12 pm eastern Friday.

[@justajuicebox]

Just got baited lmao, this is HUT only.

[@kagann9254]

This is a hut channel dude. Sleeves really only covers hut aside from the trailer deep dives

[@connor5408]

well if u look at the thumbnail ofc its hut lmao+ its sleeves, 99% of nhl content is hut

[@bobdole4093]

You didn't get baited, you just didn't know any better

[@brainrotplague]

You're a master of baiting yourself

[@kagann9254]

@@brainrotplague I believe an award is in order

[@onewonsportsgaming5792]

Wow this sounds like a clusterf***

[@timojurenka5125]

while you chill with online vs and know there is only recent roster and not some hyped extra money for EA cards

[@Vengeance_De_La_Hoya]

Get McDavid, then take my Kucherov and Heiskanen back and flip ea the bird while I do it

[@HockeyFan5643]

There is no way that this zero ability point perk is going to last.

[@deucedeuce333]

It's not every card. The 85ovr cover athlete cards abilities cost AP

[@HockeyEdits_91]

People crying about the rewards its literally season 1 for the xp path Jesus Christ 😂

[@hchahal9145]

Anyone know If gaborik is a legend in this game?

[@icevenom6238]

When is the 10h ea play trial?!

[@alexclark5740]

Starts tomorrow at 12 ET

[@VormavNJD]

Fewest amount of changes from last year in the pathetic history of this game. This is the biggest copy paste operation EA has ever pulled. I'll wait for next year.

[@frankannunziata5867]

Well looks like I’m just gonna have to blow up my credit card

[@HockeyEdits_91]

Just to get top of the leaderboard lol no GWC this year so you're just playing now to be the top players on a leaderboard. Used to build a team to have a chance to compete for money.

[@RookieHockeyCollector]

Captains X factors with non captains 😂😂

[@thedunes3000]

This nhl game looks the same oh yeah new score clock. lol what a fucking joke

[@joeamato8819]

Thinking I shouldn’t have pre-ordered this shit game

[@martmet8688]

same, if I knew I would not have spent the money.

[@JohnnyMacalvee-cf7et]

I hear ya fellas. Same here.

[@filipevalentegomes2383]

Is there anything in HUT they didn’t make worst? 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@hammercoq25]

Hey sleeves, I don't know if you'll ever see this but i really need your help. I know you have connections at EA and my situation i weird because i got banned for an "inappropriate" name in nhl 23 and its been almost 3 years now that I've been banned and i bought the deluxe version of the game thinking i could play on my second account but i didn't get any of the preorder packs wich means i basically lost 40 bucks for nothing. I tried contacting ea help twice to see if i could either get my packs transferred to my other account so i can enjoy the game or if i could get unbanned because i think it's crazy that you keep me banned even tho i bought over 50 of your games like only for a silly name cmon now

[@DaleWeise99]

Ewww pay to win..

[@michaelperron5038]

Must be tired when it's the same thing over and over. Could just say our “roster update. “ But here we are, Sleeves making his living off of naive teenagers. It'the same game as 5 year ago, get it half price Black Friday.

[@Jandrews215]

😂 you’re pathetic

[@wyllyx9572]

How is he in the game already??

[@Aidan-np2mw]

Creators get early early access

[@sth1928]

Please take my money ea

[@whodoobucrew2960]

Im not excited for this game at all lol

[@michellefebvre2146]

It’s time another company bust EA ass whit a game who don’t use a pay to win games but a win to build game 🤷‍♂️ talents will just grow faster ! It’s a waste of money without receiving nothing … EA , I regret buying that game after I see that video really, it’s going worst and worst the pay to win !

[@sth1928]

Ea broken !!!!!!!!! No way very disapointing !!!! Way off of what the offer !!

[@ethanrozelle]

All they have to do to make this game perfect imo is add back weekly rewards. Then this game is literally perfect IMO. I like the new changes ngl. Even if they don't add weekly rewards packs, it reminds me a lot like madden. And madden runs a great UT mode every year.

[@connorstarnes2895]

sorry to break it to you but madden is awful

[@ethanrozelle]

@@connorstarnes2895 😂 yeah. 25 sucks, Cut is way better. 24 was decent, 23 was good, 22 sucked, 21 was great too. Madden is usually good but this year it sucks. Very ez for free to play players tho

[@connorstarnes2895]

@@ethanrozelle 20 and 21 were good then they took away weekend league rewards and like ruined it this year is the only decent year since then

[@Nsppontop]

They might add it back ea usually tweaks with the game early in the year

[@superman6210]

Sounds boring

[@JackLandis-g8k]

Oceane Inlet

[@scottparrott5674]

Everything relies on the xp path rewards really. See what happens but so far looks like a glorified free to play mobile game for monetization lol.

[@omygodish3]

This game is looking like such do do

[@sth1928]

Cant play got bait

[@SeanCaissey5]

Hut is trash this year. No squad battle rewards, no rivals rewards... Nothing.