NHL 21 was updated to version 1.40 today on January 29 bringing in a number of bug fixes and other adjustments as seen in the full patch notes.
The full set of patch notes mention various fixes including a rare crash, an issue with the PlayStation 5 leading to unexpected error, and other bugs. Get the details on this update below.
NHL 21 Update 1.40 Patch Notes
Fixes
– Fixed a rare crash that would sometimes occur when loading into a Threes Eliminator game
– Fixed an issue where using the Report Content option during a game would sometimes cause the World Of Chel main menu to show up over top of gameplay
– Fixed an issue where PlayStation®5 consoles were sometimes receiving an Unexpected Error
– Fixed an issue where Private Games were not showing the 3 stars in the post-game flow
– Fixed an issue where Private games were hiding Opponent info while Club Finals was active
– Fixed an issue where users were receiving an unexpected error at puck drop in EASHL games
– Fixed a timing issue for when the EASHL wipe was being shown during the intermission highlights
– Fixed a rare issue where a Threes Eliminator game would hang when allowing the “Next Game” timer to reach 0
– Fixed an overlapping Russian text issue in the My Career Stats leaderboard
– Fixed a rare Club Finals issue where users would crash when readying up after matchmaking
– Fixed an issue where it was possible to cause the Network Performance screen to overlap the end of game menu
Art
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Uniforms
The following uniforms have been added or updated in NHL 21
NHL
– Arizona Coyotes Home
– San Jose Sharks Alternate
– Washington Capitals Home and Away
AHL
– Lehigh Valley Phantoms Home
– Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Alternate
ECHL
– Adirondack Thunder Alternate
– Allen Americans Alternate
– Indy Fuel Home and Alternate
– Newfoundland Growlers Home and Away
– Reading Royals Home and Away
– South Carolina Stingrays Away
– Utah Grizzlies Alternate
Canadian Hockey League
OHL
– Erie Otters Alternate
– Hamilton Bulldogs Alternate
– Niagara Icedogs Away and Alternate
– Owen Sound Attack Away
– Sarnia Sting Away and Alternate
QMJHL
– Halifax Mooseheads Alternate
WHL
– Brandon Wheat Kings Home and Away
– Prince Albert Raiders Alternate
Improvements
– Updated Ball Arena (home of the Colorado Avalanche) center ice art and scoreboard
– Updated Saskatoon Blades Goalie Mask
– Updated Chicago Blackhawks Goalie mask
– Fixed issue with logo on Chicago Blackhawks Reverse Retro
– Fixed issue with logo on New York Rangers Reverse Retro
– Fixed issue where the blue on the Vancouver Canucks Reverse Retro was not dark enough
World of CHEL
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– Added additional content into WoC for upcoming Chel Challenges. Check back often to collect the latest cool new content
