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Electronic Arts and Criterion are reportedly shifting focus away from racing titles to prioritize the Battlefield franchise.
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Electronic Arts and Criterion are moving away from the Need for Speed and Burnout racing series. According to coverage, these franchises have been sidelined or 'axed' as resources are redirected toward Battlefield.
Reports from TechPowerUp, Notebookcheck, and My Nintendo News highlight fan alarm following an EA statement regarding the status of Need for Speed. BoxThisLap and Motor1.com describe the situation as the franchise being 'on life support' or 'parked.' Future developments depend on the outcome of the shift toward Battlefield and whether EA provides further clarification on the long-term status of its racing games.
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Quick answers
Which racing franchises are affected?
The Need for Speed and Burnout franchises.
Why is this change happening?
Coverage indicates that Criterion is favoring the Battlefield franchise over racing games.
How have fans reacted?
According to Notebookcheck, an EA statement has alarmed fans.
Coverage (5)
- The Need For Speed Franchise May Be On Life Support Motor1.com · 1d ago
- Criterion Axes "Need for Speed" and "Burnout" Racing Games in Favor of Battlefield TechPowerUp · 1d ago
- The end of Need for Speed? EA statement alarms fans Notebookcheck · 1d ago
- EA seems to have killed off the Need for Speed franchise My Nintendo News · 1d ago
- Electronic Arts Has Parked Need for Speed and Buried Burnout BoxThisLap · 1d ago broke it first
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