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

EA's VP Vince Zampella provided an update on the status of the Need for Speed franchise. With NFS Unbound released over two years ago and no subsequent announcements, Zampella clarified the reason for the silence: Criterion Games, the studio behind Need for Speed, is fully committed to developing the next Battlefield game.

EA's current top priority is the new Battlefield title, a project involving four studios and incorporating substantial player feedback to avoid repeating the mistakes of the poorly-received Battlefield 2042. This player-centric approach extends to future NFS Unbound content.

A return to Need for Speed is anticipated only after the launch and initial post-release support for the new Battlefield game concludes. This delay might prove beneficial; recent Need for Speed installments haven't met fan expectations. A strategic reboot, prioritizing player feedback and allowing time for past disappointments to fade, could revitalize the franchise.

In short, any new Need for Speed announcements remain firmly on the back burner for the foreseeable future.