Faces First, Gameplay Later
EA Sports' NHL 27 launches worldwide on September 11, but the conversation right now isn't about gameplay, it's about faces. Leaked in-game images circulating online show player face scans that fans say look nothing like the real players.
"What Did They Do to Cole Caufield?"
Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield became the poster child for the backlash, with fans asking exactly that question across social media after seeing his in-game likeness. Similar complaints have surfaced about other NHL stars featured in the leaked screenshots.
What's Next
EA Sports has not publicly responded to the criticism. With the game just days from release, it remains to be seen whether any face scans will be adjusted before launch.
Source: CBC
