EA's Executive Vice President Vince Zampella recently provided an update on the current state of the Need for Speed (NFS) series. It's been over two years since the release of NFS Unbound, and fans have been eagerly awaiting news on the franchise. However, EA has remained silent on any new developments.

The reason for this silence is clear: Criterion Games, the developer behind NFS, is currently dedicating its efforts to the next installment of the Battlefield series. Zampella emphasized that EA's primary focus right now is on the new Battlefield game, which is being crafted with extensive consideration of player feedback. This ambitious project involves collaboration from four different studios, highlighting EA's commitment to its development.

Zampella has previously mentioned the importance of learning from past mistakes, particularly those made with Battlefield 2042, which faced significant backlash at launch due to its controversial gameplay choices. This "we’re listening to the players" philosophy is also being applied to the ongoing support for NFS Unbound.

It appears that EA will likely shift its focus back to Need for Speed only after the release and initial support phase of the new Battlefield game. This approach might not be unwelcome, as fans have expressed dissatisfaction with recent NFS titles. By taking the time to listen to player feedback and allowing fans to build nostalgia, EA could be setting the stage for a successful reboot of the franchise.

In the meantime, fans should not anticipate any Need for Speed announcements in the near future.