EA Shutting Down Four Games Forever in October: EA, aka Electronic Arts, is set to shut down four different games in October across PC, Xbox, PlayStation ...
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It seems that EA is quietly and secretly discontinuing the Need for Speed racing game series. The rumors come from a photographer who worked for the EA-funded ... Show more
EA is reportedly hitting the brakes on the Need for Speed franchise: The Need for Speed franchise could be "shelved" by Electronic Arts, according to industry ...
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Key FactsNeed for Speed Franchise Faces Uncertain Future
Jul 13, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Electronic Arts has reportedly paused development on the Need for Speed series for the time being.
- The online servers for Need for Speed Rivals are scheduled to be shut down on October 7.
- Criterion Games has reassigned most of its staff to work on the Battlefield franchise.
- The franchise includes more than 20 titles since 1994, with the latest released in December 2022 receiving mixed reviews.
Electronic Arts has 'shelved Need for Speed' and is 'quietly parking' the series.— Matthew Everingham, a photographer who frequently contributed to car culture website Speedhunters.
The only perfect NFS game in the past 15 years is nearing end of life: The Need for Speed franchise has not been at its strongest lately, and one of its best ...
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EA to Kill Another PS4 Game's Online Servers: NFS: Rivals the next casualty
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EA Is Ending Online Support For Need For Speed: Rivals In October 2025: EA is ending online support for Need for Speed: Rivals later this year, in October 2025 ...
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