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Electronic Arts and Criterion are reportedly shifting focus away from the Need for Speed and Burnout racing franchises to prioritize Battlefield.
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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 has transitioned Criterion Games into a dedicated Battlefield studio, casting doubt on the future of its iconic racing franchises.