Electronic Arts has halted development of the popular Need for Speed franchise, redirecting Criterion Games to support the next Battlefield title. This strategic move follows EA's intention to incorporate player feedback from the Need for Speed community. While Criterion predominantly aligns with Battlefield development, a core team will still be dedicated to future NFS endeavors. This decision marks a significant shift in EA's development priorities, as they aim for a fresh take on both franchises after a year of community engagement and understanding player needs.
"With an increased understanding of what our players want in a Need for Speed experience, we plan to bring the franchise back in new and interesting ways."
"As a company, it was important to us to take the last year to listen to our Need for Speed community and use their feedback to create content for Unbound."
"Today, Criterion is added to our world-class Battlefield studios dedicated to ushering in a new era for the franchise."
"A majority of the studio would be working on the next Battlefield, but a core group at Criterion would continue to work on what was next for the NFS franchise."
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