Criterion’s Future Is Battlefield, but Don’t Forget the Burnout Heritage Within Its Walls
Criterion Games shifts its entire focus to the Battlefield franchise, signaling a potential conclusion for its legacy in racing titles.
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Criterion Games has transitioned to a development strategy centered exclusively on the Battlefield franchise. This pivot appears to mark an end to the studio's involvement with racing titles, specifically the Need for Speed and Burnout series.
Coverage from Yahoo Tech, SavePoint Gaming, Nexus Hub, The Drive, and IGN emphasizes the shift in studio resources and the potential closure of the Burnout and Need for Speed franchises. Reporting highlights a strategic realignment within EA regarding the future of these established racing brands.
Future updates may clarify the status of existing intellectual property previously held by Criterion. It remains to be seen if other studios will inherit the development of the racing franchises mentioned in recent coverage.
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Quick answers
What is the new focus for Criterion Games?
The studio is now solely focused on the Battlefield franchise.
What happens to the Need for Speed and Burnout series?
Coverage indicates that EA has closed the door on these franchises.
Is Criterion still working on racing games?
According to the provided coverage, the studio has shifted its full focus away from racing titles.
Coverage (5)
- Need for Speed has no future and I think EA is making a mistake Yahoo Tech · 1d ago
- Criterion Games’ Racing Era May Be Over as Battlefield Becomes Its Full Focus SavePoint Gaming · 1d ago
- EA Shuts The Door on Need for Speed and Burnout Franchises Nexus Hub · 1d ago
- Need for Speed Studio Is ‘Solely Focused on Battlefield’ Now and Maybe Forever The Drive · 1d ago
- Criterion’s Future Is Battlefield, but Don’t Forget the Burnout Heritage Within Its Walls IGN · 1d ago broke it first
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