A post on superannuation points to Chris Mcclure's LinkedIn Profile that seems to indicate an unannounced Need For Speed Shift 2 is in the works: "Mostly worked on new open world technology but also worked on Need For Speed Shift 2." They also highlight Rees Savidis' LinkedIn Profile saying "Recently, I’ve worked on world concepts and narrative fiction for a new IP at Electronic Arts Blackbox and helped to develop the fiction and characters for the 2011 instalment in the AAA 'Need For Speed' franchise."