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

EA's VP Vince Zampella provided an update on the current 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 primary focus is on this new Battlefield title, a project involving four studios and incorporating significant player feedback to avoid repeating the mistakes of the poorly-received Battlefield 2042. This player-centric approach extends to future Need for Speed content as well.

It's highly probable that EA will shift its attention back to Need for Speed only after the launch and initial post-release support for the new Battlefield concludes. This delay might prove beneficial, allowing time for player sentiment regarding recent, underwhelming NFS installments to subside and potentially fostering renewed anticipation for a potential franchise reboot.

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