There will still be a little change on the side ofElectronic Artswhich has already separated its activities into 2 divisions: EA Sports for its sports licenses, and EA Entertainment for its other franchises. It will in fact switch one of its major studios from one camp to the other, to help the creation of a particular franchise.
Vince Zampella, general manager of the group in charge of series Apex Legends, Star Wars Jedi And Battlefieldhas in fact just announced that Criteriona studio known for its work on Burnout and behind Need for Speedwas going to join EA Entertainment. The goal is to allow the team to participate in the development of future Battlefieldas well as DICE, Ripple Effect And Ridgeline. The developers won’t be too disrupted: they have already collaborated on the creation of Battlefield Hardline, Battlefield V And Battlefield 2042.
And if you fear the future of Need for Speedrest assured: the next episode is still in development by Criterionwhile the franchise will now be headed by Vince Zampella for EA Entertainment.
A message from Vince Zampella, Group Managing Director – Apex Legends, Star Wars Jedi, Battlefield, Need for Speed
Hello everyone,
Today I would like to share that the talented team at Criterion Games will be joining EA Entertainment. Criterion has a rich history in gaming, having worked on Battlefield™, Battlefront™, Burnout and, of course, Need for Speed™. I’m thrilled to have a studio with such pedigree join the studios I oversee.
As we’ve said before, we’re all in this together in Battlefield. Today, Criterion is added to our world-class Battlefield Studios dedicated to ushering in a new era for the franchise. The majority of the team will work alongside DICE, Ripple Effect and Ridgeline, led by Battlefield General Manager Byron Beede. Criterion’s experience with Battlefield, our technology, and creating engaging experiences will have an immediate positive impact as we continue work on Battlefield 2042 and continue pre-production on a connected Battlefield universe. There is no better studio to join us on this journey and I couldn’t be more excited.
Work will also continue on the Need for Speed sequel. Many of you may know my history in video games, having worked with extremely talented teams on Apex Legends, Titanfall, and Star Wars™™ Jedi here at Electronic Arts. But you may not know that I have a passion for cars, which also makes Criterion a perfect partner to explore another genre of gaming that I love. I’m really looking forward to working with a core group as we shape what’s next for the franchise.
Please join me in welcoming Criterion to the team.
THANKS
Vince
Electronic Arts clearly plays his all on Battlefieldwhile DICE probably develops a new episode, which Ripple Effect prepares its own experiment, and that Ridgeline is about a single-player game directed by Marcus Lehto. In this already rich context, Criterion should simply serve as support for his comrades.
Read also: RUMOR about Need for Speed: Most Wanted, a new remake approaching for 2024
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