Electronic Arts’ most recent financial report is just a treasure trove of information as EA CEO Andrew Wilson confirmed that the next Need For Speed game will launch in 2015:
“We also decided not to ship a Need For Speed game in [April 1, 2014-March 31, 2015]. Ghost Games in Gothenburg is working on an innovative new chapter of the storied franchise, and we’ve planned an extended development window to ensure we’re delivering a high-quality experience for Need for Speed players next year.”
It was widely rumored that the next Need For Speed game was completely canceled After Ghost Games UK underwent a round of layoffs in February. Instead, it looks like the developer just scaled back production and delayed the inevitable next installment in the long-running series.
How consistent has the Need For Speed series been for EA up until this announcement? This announcement will mark the first year in over a decade without a Need For Speed game. After releasing Porsche Unleashed in 2000, EA skipped 2001 before delivering Hot Pursuit 2 in 2002.
