NHL 23 - Technical Playtest (PS4)

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Written By Bogdan Oliniuc

Studio: Electronic Arts
Type: Closed Beta
Date: October 2022
Platform: PlayStation 4

I participated in Electronics Arts’ NHL 23 Technical Playtest on PlayStation 4, testing gameplay balance, cross-platform functionality, and matchmaking performance in a controlled pre-release environment. The goal of the Playtest was to gather strucutred feedback on stability, connectivity, and gameplay responsiveness before the game’s release.

Responsibilities

  • Participated in online multiplayer sessions across World of Chel and Hockey Ultimate Team (HUT).

  • Identified and reported reproducible gamplay and connectivity issues.

  • Tested cross-platform matchmaking, responsiveness, and game balance.

  • Provided feedback on gameplay flow and technical stability via EA’s reporting channels.

  • Followed EA’s testing guidelines and NDA requirements throughout the Playtest.

Outcome

My participation contributed to identifying stability and matchmaking issues before release. This experience improved my QA testing discipline and strengthened my understanding of live multiplayer testing and feedback communication.

Bogdan Oliniuc
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