Need for Speed Delayed: No Near-Future Release

EA's Executive Vice President, Vince Zampella, recently shed light on the current state 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 emphasized that EA's top priority is this new Battlefield title, a project receiving significant development resources and incorporating substantial player feedback. Four studios are collaborating on this ambitious undertaking.

Zampella's comments highlight EA's commitment to learning from past mistakes, particularly the heavily criticized launch of Battlefield 2042. This focus on player feedback 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-release support of the new Battlefield game. This delay might prove beneficial. Recent NFS titles haven't entirely resonated with fans, and a deliberate approach—prioritizing player feedback and allowing time for past disappointments to fade—could pave the way for a successful franchise reboot.

In short, don't anticipate any Need for Speed announcements in the immediate future.