All the changes coming to being a pro in NHL 21

NHL 21 will launch worldwide on October 16, and just two weeks before its release EA released new details on the game's Be a Pro mode. Be a Pro is getting a major overhaul in 2020. , because a lot of new features have been added to a mode that has apparently been overlooked by EA Sports over the past few years. So what changes should NHL players expect to become a pro on October 16? Let's go through all of the upcoming changes to being a pro in NHL 21.

Career can start in North America or Europe

For years, NHL's Be a Pro has offered only two options for starting your character's career. You can start your journey in the CHL or directly join an NHL team and go from there. In NHL 21, players can start in North America in the CHL or the NHL, or head to Europe and try to prove your worth to potential teams in professional leagues across the Atlantic Ocean.

New conversation system

In a new NHL 21 Trailer on October 1, EA Sports detailed some of the new changes coming to Be a Pro, including its new chat system, designed to allow players to make their own decisions and open their minds. own way. Under this system, players will converse with their teammates, senior management and members of the media, and you will be able to choose what to say to these people and how you want your player to act.

These decisions and actions will not only affect your character off the ice, but also on the ice. Suppose one of your teammates asks you whether or not you want to spend a night on the town. If you accept, it could increase the likelihood of your teammates and, in turn, make you more passing during a game.

A look at the new chat dialogue screen. (Screenshot via EA Sports)

In addition to these conversations, you can also make promises to players, coaches and management. Keep those promises and you'll be able to grow your brand and gain new offers of endorsement. But if your character fails, he might come back and bite you, especially if you were a little overconfident and over-promised.

Grow your brand and you can get some nice endorsement deals. (Screenshot via EA Sports)

Expectations will be set in real time

While expectations in Be a Pro aren't exactly a new feature, the system has been expanded in NHL 21. Throughout games coaches will let you know what to expect from you based on what's happened. previously spent in the game. If you meet these expectations, you will see improvements in your relationships with management and teammates, and you should also see an increase in playing time.

Conversations between players and coaches will change depending on the score and the situation. (Screenshot via EA Sports)

The scenarios of the season will follow you along the way

Another new feature of Be a Pro is the addition of Season Scenarios. These scenarios will affect the conversations you participate in throughout the season. In addition, you will also need to hear any conversations the media has about your character. And you will also be able to see your character win and accept the rewards won in the Be a Pro mode.