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Electronic Arts is reportedly shifting focus away from the Need for Speed and Burnout franchises to prioritize the Battlefield series.
Quick answers
Which franchises are affected by the changes at Criterion?
Need for Speed and Burnout are the racing franchises identified in the coverage.
Where is Electronic Arts redirecting its development focus?
Resources are being moved toward the Battlefield series.
Has Electronic Arts officially cancelled these games?
Coverage notes that an Electronic Arts statement has alarmed fans, but the specific long-term status of the franchises is currently subject to interpretation.
The brief
Reports indicate that Criterion has ceased work on future installments of the Need for Speed and Burnout racing titles. Internal strategic adjustments at Electronic Arts appear to be driving this shift in development priorities.
Coverage from TechPowerUp, Motor1.com, Notebookcheck, My Nintendo News, and BoxThisLap highlights concern regarding the future of both racing franchises following an Electronic Arts statement. Outlets emphasize that development resources are now being redirected toward the Battlefield series.
Observers are awaiting further official confirmation from Electronic Arts regarding the long-term status of these racing titles. Whether these franchises will be permanently retired or temporarily sidelined remains to be confirmed.
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Who reported it (5)
- The Need For Speed Franchise May Be On Life Support Motor1.com · 50d ago
- Criterion Axes "Need for Speed" and "Burnout" Racing Games in Favor of Battlefield TechPowerUp · 50d ago
- The end of Need for Speed? EA statement alarms fans Notebookcheck · 50d ago
- EA seems to have killed off the Need for Speed franchise My Nintendo News · 50d ago
- Electronic Arts Has Parked Need for Speed and Buried Burnout BoxThisLap · 50d ago
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