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Electronic Arts is reportedly shifting focus away from the Need for Speed and Burnout franchises to prioritize the Battlefield series.
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As Criterion rebrands on its 30th anniversary, are its beloved racing franchises like Burnout falling away in the rearview mirror?
EA’s Criterion Games shifts focus entirely to *Battlefield*, leaving racing fans questioning the future of *Burnout* and *Need for Speed*.
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Criterion’s Future Is Battlefield, but Don’t Forget the Burnout Heritage Within Its Walls
Criterion Games abandons racing franchises as EA pivots studio entirely to *Battlefield*—but nostalgia lingers.
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EA is reportedly laying off recruitment, customer support, safety, and IT staff
Electronic Arts is conducting a new round of layoffs impacting various internal departments across global locations.