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News: No new Need For Speed this year

Added: 07.05.2014 9:43 | 16 views | 0 comments

Need For Speed sitting out 2014 as Ghost prepares for a big 2015 release.

News: No new Need For Speed this year news

CEO Andrew Wilson explained the decision to skip a release during EA's Q4 earnings call last night, stating: "We also decided not to ship Need for Speed game in FY15. 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."

The extended cycle means that 2014 will be the first year EA has skipped a Need For Speed release since 2001.

"We are already deep in development on our next game and want to...