NHL 25: Skill-Based One-Time Plays Explained

NHL 25 is almost here and hockey fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the changes coming to the game this year.

This year, the Hughes brother is on the cover, so it looks like we’re in for a good year, and we’ll be getting to experience a brand new mechanic of one-time skill-based quests.

NHL 25: Skill-Based One-Time Plays Explained

Players have become accustomed to the release of an annual hockey game over the years, and EA has taken a step forward with the series.

While every year brings new innovations, this year will be no different. Several unique features have been added, such as the new Ice-Q technology, which will work closely with Skill Based One-Timers games.

EA noted that this new feature looks like this:

With ICE-Q opening up more offensive options, the new Skill Based One-Timer moves really shine.

Anchored by a new in-game visual indicator that identifies a teammate as a target for the Skill Based One-Timer, when passing to a teammate you must enter shot control as the puck arrives. The window to hit the Skill Based One-Timer is dynamic, taking into account how quickly the pass is completed as well as the shooter’s skills, such as the One T X-Factor.

If you time it right, you unleash the Skill Based One-Timer, which is more powerful and accurate. If you time it wrong, the accuracy of the shot decreases, raising the stakes and making the action even more exciting.