With the launch of NHL® 18 just around the corner, check out some of the changes coming to the packs, items and other aspects of Hockey Ultimate Team™ (HUT).

Special Items in Packs

One of the major changes with HUT in NHL® 18 is how Special items and Base items operate. Previously, whenever a player received a special item (such as a Team of the Week or Milestone), their base item would not be available in packs. It also meant that if a player has a Team of the Week or other special item in packs out, they could not receive an additional special item.

In HUT 18, this is no longer the case. When a player receives a special item, both the special item and base item will be available in packs. This also allows a player to receive a second special item should they reach a Milestone or have an exemplary performance in a real-life game. When this happens, all three items will be available in packs for their specified duration.

Not only does this change allow us to honor special moments or events in hockey like Milestones, it also opens up more creative design space for creating HUT items in the future. Additionally, this change does not impact your prospects of getting that special item.

We are looking forward to being in-the-moment with hockey more than ever with these changes! Read on below for more FAQs around HUT 18!

Bronze, Silver, Gold and Carbon Collectibles

Bronze, Silver, Gold and Carbon Collectibles will only be available in packs in HUT 18. You will be able to find Bronze Collectibles in Bronze packs, Silver Collectibles in Silver packs, Gold Collectibles in Gold Packs.

In every pack, there is the prospect of a Team Information item being that specific pack’s collectible. For example, in a Bronze pack, there is the prospect of a Bronze collectible replacing what would have been a Bronze Team Information item (Jersey, Logo, Coach, etc.).

You can still upgrade your Bronze, Silver and Gold collectibles to higher value base collectibles like Carbon collectibles through Collectible Upgrade sets.

New Special Collectibles

New to HUT 18 are HUT Tips Collectibles. These collectibles can be found in every Gold pack and feature tips on HUT. You can also trade in HUT Tips Collectibles for a reward pack that contains contract and healing items.

HUT 18 FAQ

Q: How do I choose my HUT Rookie item from the NHL® 18 Young Stars or Young Stars Deluxe Edition?

A: Your HUT Rookie will be the one from the team you have selected as your favorite team upon entering HUT 18 for the first time.

Q: Who will get the end-of-game rewards in a co-op HUT game/challenge?

A: Only the player who is hosting the game (whoever’s team is in use) will receive the rewards from the HUT game/challenge.

Q: Will my NHL® 17 Points carry over to NHL® 18 Points?

A: No, your NHL® 17 Points will not carry over to NHL® 18 Points.

Q: Will Draft Champions have a bonus for winning all four games?

A: Yes, you will either receive a fifth Draft Champions collectible or an item related to the selected Draft Champions theme for winning all four games of a Draft Championship run.

Q: Will more HUT Challenges be added?

A: Yes, more HUT Challenges will be added throughout the season!

Pre-order NHL® 18

EA SPORTS NHL® 18 delivers the creativity of today's young NHL with new Creative Attack controls and the first-ever Defensive Skill Stick. Play the fast-paced, arcade-inspired 3-on-3 EA SPORTS™ NHL® THREES mode, or reshape the league entirely with the new Expansion Draft and your own custom 32nd NHL team. Do it all with the most co-op and competitive multiplayer options ever delivered in an EA SPORTS NHL game.

NHL® 18 is available worldwide on September 15th.