EA announces the return of the Need for Speed series, saying they will
deliver a new installment to Windows, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 this fall to
completely reboot the automotive action franchise. Here's
a teaser trailer,
which they say will be followed by a fuller trailer on June 15th. Here's the
announcement:
Ghost Games™, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) studio,
announced today the return of Need for Speed™ in a full reboot of this storied
franchise. The game delivers on what the fans want, and what Need for Speed
stands for - deep customization, authentic urban car culture, a nocturnal open
world, and an immersive narrative that pulls you through the game.
“Need for Speed is one of the most iconic names in gaming, and we're returning
it to greatness in this reboot,” said Marcus Nilsson, Executive Producer at
Ghost Games. “Pulling on our 20 years of history, and then taking a year out
from releasing a game, we are making the game we’ve always wanted to. We're
listening to the fans and delivering an experience that will capture their
imagination and unleash their passion for cars and speed.”
Fuelled by EA's own car culture community, Speedhunters (www.speedhunters.com),
Need for Speed will deliver an experience that's grounded in authentic car
culture by diving into the rich world of past, present and emergent trends of
the urban car scene. This collaboration with Speedhunters in the research and
development of the game means the level of detail and real-world authenticity
will envelop gamers in an exciting world to discover and enjoy in a way that
only Need for Speed can deliver.