New Need For Speed won't come out in the nearest future

EA's Executive Vice President, Vince Zampella, recently shed light on the current state of the Need for Speed franchise. With NFS Unbound released over two years ago and a noticeable lack of subsequent announcements, many are wondering what's next.

The answer, according to Zampella, lies with Criterion Games' current focus: the next Battlefield title. EA's top priority is this new Battlefield installment, a project involving four studios and heavily incorporating player feedback to avoid repeating the missteps of Battlefield 2042. This commitment to player input extends to future Need for Speed content as well.

It's highly probable that EA will return its attention to Need for Speed only after the launch and initial post-release support for the new Battlefield game concludes. This delay might prove beneficial. Recent NFS entries haven't entirely resonated with fans, and a strategic pause allows EA to address past criticisms and potentially rebuild anticipation for a revitalized franchise.

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