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NHL 27 – reviews and rating

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NHL 27 has a rating of 65% based on a single review by Game Informer. The game was released on September 3, 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Updated Sep 10, 2026

What critics praise

„It’s evident NHL 27 is a leap year for the franchise as it doesn’t innovate on the modes and immersion already present. Instead, it soft-launches patches that barely pass as a winter update.“

6,5/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date: Sep 3, 2026
Platforms: PS5Xbox Series X|S
Reviews count: 1

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FAQ

What is the rating of NHL 27?

NHL 27 has a rating of 65% based on a single review by Game Informer.

When was NHL 27 released?

NHL 27 was released on September 3, 2026.

What platforms is NHL 27 available on?

NHL 27 is available for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Is NHL 27 worth playing?

Mostly yes. NHL 27 has an average rating of 65% – it is a good game, but with some flaws. The rating is based on a single review.

What games are similar to NHL 27?

Games similar to NHL 27 are for example NHL 22, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, It Takes Two, Battlefield 2042 and FIFA 23.

Statistics

The distribution of rating

1 60

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

#119 of 133 games released in 2026 better than 11 % of games
#73 of 80 games released in 2026 on PS5 better than 9 % of games
#50 of 53 games released in 2026 on Xbox Series X|S better than 6 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

Critics in this language1 reviews 65%
Foreign critics9 reviews 61%

Reviews

6,5/10

Game Informer Sep 10, 2026

It’s evident NHL 27 is a leap year for the franchise as it doesn’t innovate on the modes and immersion already present. Instead, it soft-launches patches that barely pass as a winter update.

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