EA Executive Vice President Vince Zampella recently shed light on the current status of the Need for Speed franchise. With over two years having passed since the release of NFS Unbound, the lack of new announcements has left fans wondering what's next.
The reason for the silence? Criterion Games, the studio behind Need for Speed, is fully committed to developing the next Battlefield game. Zampella confirmed that EA's top priority is this new Battlefield title, a project involving four studios and a strong focus on incorporating player feedback. This commitment stems from a desire to learn from the mistakes of Battlefield 2042, which faced significant criticism upon its release. This "listening to players" approach extends to future Need for Speed content as well.
It's highly probable that EA will refocus on Need for Speed only after the launch and initial post-launch support period for the new Battlefield game concludes. This delay might prove beneficial. Recent NFS titles haven't entirely resonated with fans, and a deliberate reboot focused on player feedback, allowing time for past disappointments to fade and nostalgia to build, could be a shrewd strategy.
In short, don't anticipate any Need for Speed news in the immediate future.