Hold your horses on the anticipation for a new Need for Speed in the near future. This is because Criterion, the studio behind the racing series, is currently fully committed to supporting the upcoming Battlefield experience. However, EA assures fans that Need for Speed will eventually make its comeback.
Eurogamer had a discussion with Battlefield leader Vince Zampella about Criterion, which now operates under the Battlefield Studios brand. This type of transition—where Criterion focuses on the single-player aspect for the new Battlefield—raises concerns regarding whether the developer may indeed only prioritize the shooter franchise moving forward.
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