In the context of the EA Sports franchise, " NHL 15 " does not have a scripted narrative or cinematic "story mode" like those found in more recent entries (e.g., the reimagined story in NHL 26 ). Instead, any "story" is player-driven through its career and management modes. Player-Driven Story Modes
Outside of the gameplay, "NHL 15" is often remembered for the controversial "story" of its own release. It was the first entry for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles and is widely cited as a "failed to launch" title due to a massive lack of features compared to previous years. NHL 15
: This mode allows you to "recreate history" by jumping into specific scenarios from the actual 2014-2015 NHL season to change or replicate real-world outcomes. The "Story" of the Game's Development In the context of the EA Sports franchise,
The game features two primary modes where you create your own narrative: It was the first entry for the PlayStation
: The game's struggles were partly attributed to the development team losing staff to the EA Sports UFC title during the transition to new hardware.
For a deeper look into the history of the franchise and how NHL 15 fit into its timeline, you can watch this retrospective:
: You take control of an NHL franchise, managing rosters and trades to build a championship team.