NHL 09 Patch Details

by pastapadre
Posted October 29th, 2008 at 5:12 pm

NHL 09 producer David Littman has posted a new blog detailing the upcoming patch for the game which is expected to go live for the 360 and PS3 within the next week or two. Continue on to view the full details of what to expect from the patch.

First and foremost we have fixed the “dirty disc” message issue that some people are seeing on the X360. For the PS3, we have fixed the issue where there are sometimes white flashes or flickers during gameplay.So, if you have seen one of the above, you will be happy to know they are fixed with the patch.

For most people though…the important fixes are in gameplay. We have listened to all of you, and we have played the game ourselves every day. While we couldn’t make every fix that you asked for because of time constraints, we did fix most of the big issues, and also improved gameplay to be more authentic.

The jersey on the EASHL side select screen is more visible than the team logo. This will make it easier for people to see when jersey colors clash

Deking controls normal when shooting downscreen with “Always Up” controls

Checking has been tuned so you will see less big hits from guys that aren’t traditionally known for hitting

Less CPU AI one-timers

Increased the height of dump ins, for a better dump and chase game.

No more goals from flip dumps

Better CPU AI logic near offensive blueline so they don’t go off-sides as much

CPU goalie will not drag the puck back toward himself in a shootout

We have fixed the goals from outside shots that people are scoring. We have reduced shot accuracy when on the rush and when turning quickly, and from far out. You will now have to be more conservative when shooting on the rush. If you aim all the way to the left or right, your shot will go wide a lot more. Try aiming more towards the middle to hit the net from outside. This fixes the cross goal where you shoot back the other way, and the goal that goes in with the “curve” animation, and a few others. There’s a reason NHL players don’t shoot from outside on the rush very often. Dumping or trying to set up is a better play unless you have an odd-man situation.

We reduced the time it took to get control of the goalie by 1/3.

When line changes are set to auto, and a user changes lines/defense manually between whistles, the line/defensive pair you asked for will come out (or stay out).

If you have line changes off in Be a Pro, line change player chatter will be turned off.

When using a defenseman in BAP, BAP player won’t get stuck on the bench and will be able to call for change

The EASHL will now go to continuous 5v5 overtime until one team scores. This way nobody has to sit out, and you get to decide who wins (this is now just like the NHL Play-offs)

The proper own-goal cut scene will be shown where the player who scored on himself is upset.

All cut scenes should now show players sitting in their respective team’s bench.

Increase AI team aggressiveness and the likelihood of them getting called for a penalty on an infraction.

If Vision Control is pressed, you do not throw a hit when in front of the attacking net. This helps with rebound shots.

Increase the likelihood of a penalty if the stick hits the body during a stick lift.

Reduce the accuracy of shots for penalty shots and shootouts. Aiming for just inside the post is a lot tougher now

Along with these changes we are still working on the server side of things to make sure that the EASHL and online play is always improving. Keep checking our website for more information on the EASHL play-offs.

Tags: patch

doubledown

Will these patches be applied if I already have a Ge A Pro franchise in progress? (or will I have to start over?)

Jason

You guys did a horrible job because the penalties now are horrible and a lot more often. Today during one of my games a guy was doing the toe drag glitch so often and wasnt going wide. You only fixed the slap shot circle glitch.

doubledown

Will these patches be applied if I already have a Ge A Pro franchise in progress? (or will I have to start over?)

Jason

You guys did a horrible job because the penalties now are horrible and a lot more often. Today during one of my games a guy was doing the toe drag glitch so often and wasnt going wide. You only fixed the slap shot circle glitch.

Anthony

That’s really good that they’re making all the updates for this game. I’ve had a lot of people against me score on the short side when they’re to the right or left side of the goal. They’ve gone exclusively to it, so i hope they fix the frequency that this goes in.
Anthony

That’s really good that they’re making all the updates for this game. I’ve had a lot of people against me score on the short side when they’re to the right or left side of the goal. They’ve gone exclusively to it, so i hope they fix the frequency that this goes in.
Tony

Thank you so much for the info. I went to the official website and all I got was a bunch of fanboy mumbo jumbo and speculation about this patch. My main concern was the lack of penalties called on the AI. Thanks for the info. Your site is great.
Tony

Thank you so much for the info. I went to the official website and all I got was a bunch of fanboy mumbo jumbo and speculation about this patch. My main concern was the lack of penalties called on the AI. Thanks for the info. Your site is great.
http://www.pastapadre.com/ pastapadre

doubledown- In most cases a patch takes effect without having to restart progress in a mode. Usually that is unless there is something specific that “broke” the mode like a freezing issue that is being addressed.
http://www.pastapadre.com pastapadre

doubledown- In most cases a patch takes effect without having to restart progress in a mode. Usually that is unless there is something specific that “broke” the mode like a freezing issue that is being addressed.
Peter Stanley

I was just wondering if they fixed (or plan on fixing) the problem with missed one-timers, where the player gets completely frozen?
Peter Stanley

I was just wondering if they fixed (or plan on fixing) the problem with missed one-timers, where the player gets completely frozen?
mattie lyte

Pasta, any word on NHL 2k9 patch?
mattie lyte

Pasta, any word on NHL 2k9 patch?
http://vsngaming.com/ StEaLtHsHoT

Pasta can you clear things up for me i’m reading multiple forums and people are saying they already have the patch for the PS3. Meanwhile Littman says the patch will be out in a week or two can you find out what’s going on thanks.
http://vsngaming.com StEaLtHsHoT

Pasta can you clear things up for me i’m reading multiple forums and people are saying they already have the patch for the PS3. Meanwhile Littman says the patch will be out in a week or two can you find out what’s going on thanks.
Vanilla Gorilla

Ugh, the 360 patch needs to be out NOW!
Vanilla Gorilla

Ugh, the 360 patch needs to be out NOW!
adam

cool nj EA has it ever been mention to increase the volume of custom music?
adam

cool nj EA has it ever been mention to increase the volume of custom music?
Jonathon

any word on locking colors to a position ? or possibly having the user name remain under the player in BAP team games?
Jonathon

any word on locking colors to a position ? or possibly having the user name remain under the player in BAP team games?
Sacrifice

Any idea when the Roster Update will be out? With Stamkos, Doughty, Boedker, etc?
Sacrifice

Any idea when the Roster Update will be out? With Stamkos, Doughty, Boedker, etc?
MStroehms

Sounds good. Can’t wait.
MStroehms

Sounds good. Can’t wait.
boucher

THK GOFD CHEKING ONE TIMERS WAS APAIN IN THE VAGEGE
boucher

THK GOFD CHEKING ONE TIMERS WAS APAIN IN THE VAGEGE
r00tabaga

Anyone know when the 3rd jerseys will be released??? No leak this year??????
r00tabaga

Anyone know when the 3rd jerseys will be released??? No leak this year??????
jesse weaver

What about the game resolution? common… 1200 x 1024? what gives… alot of us have cards that to 1080p.. and 42″ screens that do that too… fifa soccer does it.. why can’t nhl 09
jesse weaver

What about the game resolution? common… 1200 x 1024? what gives… alot of us have cards that to 1080p.. and 42″ screens that do that too… fifa soccer does it.. why can’t nhl 09
Brian M.

Roster update is out Sacrafice…..it was out on the 19th. Includes all of those players.
Brian M.

Roster update is out Sacrafice…..it was out on the 19th. Includes all of those players.
Ryan

This is awesome news! I love this game and now it’s going to get even better…YES!
Ryan

This is awesome news! I love this game and now it’s going to get even better…YES!
Sacrifice

Thanks Brian M.!

What’s been happening is when I go to the online portion to download the rosters it says “Cannot Connect to EA Server”. However I did notice that when I go to play an online game against a human it prompts me to download the newest roster file….however (I’m almost done, promise), when I go to upload those rosters I can never find them in the “Load” screen.

So I guess my next question is, are the updates that were out on the 19th for use offline?

Thanks
Sacrifice

Thanks Brian M.!

What’s been happening is when I go to the online portion to download the rosters it says “Cannot Connect to EA Server”. However I did notice that when I go to play an online game against a human it prompts me to download the newest roster file….however (I’m almost done, promise), when I go to upload those rosters I can never find them in the “Load” screen.

So I guess my next question is, are the updates that were out on the 19th for use offline?

Thanks
Skihawks

Outstanding….I was hoping that they would fix he frame rate during cutscenes….Ah well….The major issues were addressed….
Skihawks

Outstanding….I was hoping that they would fix he frame rate during cutscenes….Ah well….The major issues were addressed….
Ryan

[quote comment="43580"]Anyone know when the 3rd jerseys will be released??? No leak this year??????[/quote]

These won’t be out until every team releases their jersey’s. Phoneix will be the last one to release and it’s expected to be sometime in January.
Ryan

[quote comment="43580"]Anyone know when the 3rd jerseys will be released??? No leak this year??????[/quote]

These won’t be out until every team releases their jersey’s. Phoneix will be the last one to release and it’s expected to be sometime in January.
Crosby

Pasta, what’s the word with 2K’s roster update and/or patch?
Crosby

Pasta, what’s the word with 2K’s roster update and/or patch?
Josh

This game is already great. I honestly didn’t even notice any of these problems until you pointed them out. The only problem I have with the game is the occasional framerate drop during cutscenes. I wish the NHL team worked on Live & Madden. Maybe they could teach them a few things.
Josh

This game is already great. I honestly didn’t even notice any of these problems until you pointed them out. The only problem I have with the game is the occasional framerate drop during cutscenes. I wish the NHL team worked on Live & Madden. Maybe they could teach them a few things.
MADDNEDUED

Sounds sad when EA releases a patch that will just make goalies tougher. Should see lots of 0-0 and 1-1 games now that wristers are “TONED DOWN”. WTF that means. C’mon EA, fix the AI already!
MADDNEDUED

Sounds sad when EA releases a patch that will just make goalies tougher. Should see lots of 0-0 and 1-1 games now that wristers are “TONED DOWN”. WTF that means. C’mon EA, fix the AI already!
Stillmad

What about fixing the problem where some people can’t see their friends jerseys online?!
Stillmad

What about fixing the problem where some people can’t see their friends jerseys online?!
Darkheath

The best thing about this patch that I see is being able to go after rebounds now instead of crosschecking some guy in front of the net. Just got to remember to pull the left trigger when I do it.

Thanks.
Darkheath

The best thing about this patch that I see is being able to go after rebounds now instead of crosschecking some guy in front of the net. Just got to remember to pull the left trigger when I do it.

Thanks.