This beta allows players to hop into the World of CHEL, which is just the next iteration of the EA Sports Hockey League mode. You can create a custom character and start making progress in your career. You will also be able to try out the NHL Ones mode which is a 1v1v1 FFA (free for all) mode. There is also the NHL Threes Drop In, EASHL Drop In, Clubs Mode, and Online Versus to try out.
First, let's get a bit more information about the World of CHEL courtesy of the PlayStation Blog.
When creating your character for the Beta, you’ll choose from twelve skater or three goalie classes that determine your ratings, abilities, and playstyle. If you want to be a prolific goal-scorer, then the Sniper class is a perfect choice for lighting the lamp. If you’re looking to run right through opponents as they try to deke their way to a goal, then the Enforcer Defenseman class will give you the strength to crush the competition. If you want to be a goalie, then there are three classes available for your backstop.
You’ll also be able to equip your character with traits that impact attribute ratings, and specialties that give your team boosts in certain situational moments. Traits have positive and negative impacts on skater performance, such as the Booming Slapper trait, which boosts your players’ shot power, but also decreases accuracy. Specialties can give you and your teammates bonuses in particular moments, such as a stamina increase after scoring a goal. Keep in mind the size of your player when determining your strategy, as height and weight affect skating speed, skating style, balance, hitting, and other attributes.
You’ll also be able to equip your character with traits that impact attribute ratings, and specialties that give your team boosts in certain situational moments. Traits have positive and negative impacts on skater performance, such as the Booming Slapper trait, which boosts your players’ shot power, but also decreases accuracy. Specialties can give you and your teammates bonuses in particular moments, such as a stamina increase after scoring a goal. Keep in mind the size of your player when determining your strategy, as height and weight affect skating speed, skating style, balance, hitting, and other attributes.
You can customize 15 different traits and 21 different specializations for non-goalie characters. Goalies will have six traits and nine specializations to choose between. The beta also features various cosmetic unlocks like jackets and hoodies.
