Need for Speed franchise put on hold as Criterion Games works on Battlefield
Vince Zampella said that while Criterion is working on Battlefield, there are still plans to bring Need for Speed back in 'new and interesting ways.'
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Vince Zampella said that while Criterion is working on Battlefield, there are still plans to bring Need for Speed back in 'new and interesting ways.'
DICE will still be a prominent force in Battlefield multiplayer development while Criterion Games, Ripple Effect, and EA Motive assist in other facets.
Criterion will primarily focus on improving Battlefield 2042 as well as get going on a new project.
Too many cops, not enough cash, and a generic, lackluster story are among the reasons why Unbound isn't as big of a step forward for the series as it otherwise could have been.
EA and Criterion are working together to bring one of 2010's most popular games to current-generation consoles and Nintendo Switch.
Often considered a highlight of the series, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered is bringing the 2010 racing game to new consoles in November.
Need for Speed Heat will be getting cross play in addition to news of a new Criterion Games-developed entry.
After several years under the handling of Ghost Games, Need for Speed is being returned to Burnout studio Criterion Games.
Those looking forward to Battlefield's take on the battle royale genre will have to wait a little while.
The single-player campaign will focus on a TIE fighter commando hybrid as the main character, offering a look at the war from the opposite side.