What are the projected sell‑through numbers for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S platforms, and how do they compare to previous NHL titles? | EA (Aug 06, 2025) | Candlesense
EA

What are the projected sell‑through numbers for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S platforms, and how do they compare to previous NHL titles?

Answer

The Business Wire release that announced EA SPORTS™ NHL 26 (launch September 12 2025) does not contain any specific figures for projected sell‑through (i.e., units sold to retailers) on either the PlayStation 5 or the Xbox Series X|S platforms.

The excerpt you provided ends with a description of the game’s new “NHL EDGE” data and the cover‑art lineup, but it does not include any of the following details that would be needed to answer the question:

Information requested Provided in the snippet?
Projected sell‑through numbers for PS5 No
**Projected sell‑through numbers for Xbox Series X S**
Comparison to prior NHL titles (e.g., NHL 24 or earlier) No
Any statements about “record‑breaking” or “higher‑than‑expected” sales expectations Not present

What This Means for Your Query

Because the press release does not disclose those numbers, we cannot provide:

  • Exact projected sell‑through quantities for either platform, nor
  • A comparative analysis with respect to previous EA SPORTS™ NHL releases (e.g., NHL 25, NHL 24, etc.).

What to Do Next

If you need the exact figures and comparison, you’ll likely find them in one of the following places:

  1. Full Press Release – The full Business Wire article (or the full EA Press Release) often includes a “sales outlook” or “forecast” section that is not present in the truncated excerpt you have.
  2. Investor Relations Materials – EA’s quarterly earnings calls or investor presentations sometimes disclose expected unit sales for upcoming titles.
  3. Industry Analyst Reports – Market‑research firms (e.g., NPD Group, GfK) sometimes publish projected sell‑through numbers for major releases and may include a comparative “year‑over‑year” analysis for the NHL franchise.
  4. Press Interviews – EA executives may have discussed projected sales in media interviews or during the “NHL 26” showcase event.

If you obtain the full text or any supplemental data that contains the numbers, feel free to share it here and I can then provide the specific projected figures and a side‑by‑side comparison with prior NHL titles.

Other Questions About This News

What is the market's perception of EA's ability to monetize in‑game microtransactions and season‑pass offerings in NHL 26 compared to competitors like 2K's NHL series? How will the September 12, 2025 release of NHL 26 affect EA's quarterly earnings forecasts? How might the product launch influence EA's stock price in the short term (e.g., pre‑release hype) and long term (e.g., sustained sales)? How does the launch timing of NHL 26 align with EA's overall product pipeline and potential cannibalization of other upcoming titles? "Superstar" marketing and cover art featuring Matthew, Brady, and Keith Tkachuk – what impact will this have on brand visibility and cross‑promotion with merchandise or NHL broadcasting deals? What is the expected incremental revenue from the deluxe edition featuring the Tkachuk family compared to standard editions? Will the integration of official NHL EDGE positional data give EA a competitive advantage over other sports gaming titles? Does the partnership with NHL EDGE create new licensing opportunities or cost implications that could affect EA's margins? Are there any risks of supply chain or distribution delays that could affect availability at launch, and how might those risks be priced by the market?