With a global launch date of October 14, 2022, NHL 23 is right around the corner and, for the first time ever, the latest iteration of EA’s acclaimed series will feature a female cover. As Anaheim Ducks superstar Trevor Zegras and Sarah Nurse, a member of Canada’s National Women’s Professional Hockey Team, will each grace the cover of NHL 23.
Now that we’re almost a month away from the official release date, it’s time to break down all the NHL 23 pre-order bonuses and game editions.
All NHL 23 pre-order bonuses and editions
This year, NHL 23 will once again be available for pre-order until October 14 for all PlayStation and Xbox users. Additionally, with the inclusion of cross-play, players from each system will also be able to play against each other.
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Currently, there are two versions of the game available for pre-order, each with its own range of exclusive bonuses. There is the standard edition of NHL 23 as well as the special X-Factor edition. Here are the pre-order bonuses for each.
NHL 23 – Standard Edition
The standard edition of NHL 23 costs $59.99 (USD) on PS4 and Xbox One, while PS5 and Xbox Series X copies cost $69.99 (USD). Here are the bonuses you will receive by pre-ordering this version of the game;
- X-Factor Women HUT Choice Pack (1 of 4)
- 5 World of Chel X-Factor Zone Ability Unlocks (Snapshots)
- Signed Sarah Nurse World of Chel Jersey (digital)
- Be A Pro X-Factor Shot Unlocks (2), XP Boost and Bonus Trait Points
NHL 23 – X-Factor Edition
Outside of exclusive pre-order content, the NHL 23 X-Factor Edition is well worth picking up if you need dual entitlement for both last-gen and current-gen consoles. Currently, the NHL 23 X-Factor Edition costs $99.99 (USD) for each system. Included in the list of pre-order bonuses are those mentioned above with the standard edition, as well as the following;
- dueling right
- 3-Day Early Access (October 11)
- 4600 NHL Points
- HUT X-Factor Player Pick Pack (1 of 18)
- HUT X-Factor Power-Up Starter Pack (Instant)
Additionally, if you pre-order the X-Factor Edition of NHL 23 before September 16, you will also receive a Team Builder HUT Picks Pack (2 of 32).
That’s all you need to know about all the NHL 23 bonuses and pre-order editions. If you’re interested in more sports content, be sure to check out our guides section here on game-bayrou.com. Where you can find useful information like how to earn coins fast in Madden 23 Ultimate Team or all changes to NBA 2K23 MyTeam.