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Electronic Arts is reportedly pausing the Need for Speed franchise, with indications that the series has been shelved and operations like Speedhunters ceasing, amid internal shifts and the shutdown of online servers for some titles, raising questions about the franchise's future.
EA-backed car culture site Speedhunters is winding down after EA reportedly shelved the Need for Speed series, with the latest updates indicating a halt in development and funding, following internal restructuring and shifting focus to other projects like Battlefield.
The BMW M3 GTR from Need for Speed: Most Wanted remains a beloved icon among fans, inspiring numerous tribute builds worldwide. The car's appeal lies in its unique design, racing pedigree, and the nostalgic connection many players have with the game. Builders from Los Angeles, Sweden, and Malaysia share their experiences and challenges in creating their own M3 GTR replicas, highlighting the car's enduring legacy in gaming and car culture. The recent collaboration between BMW and Need for Speed to create a real-life M3 GTR further cements its status as a legendary hero car.
The iconic BMW M3 GTR from the 2005 video game Need for Speed: Most Wanted has been transformed into a real-life race car, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Need for Speed series. Originally a dominant force in the American Le Mans Series, the M3 GTR's legacy continues as it is now showcased at the BMW Welt in Munich, Germany, in its famous blue and silver livery. This transformation was made possible with support from BMW, embracing the car's cultural impact in gaming and racing history.
Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown, the first series entry in 13 years, finds a middle ground between Gran Turismo and Need for Speed by blending arcade-style street racing with a deep respect for cars. The game encourages players to form a connection with a few cars, upgrading them to meet race requirements rather than amassing a large collection. This approach aims to make victories more rewarding and offers a refreshing take compared to recent racing games. The game releases for PS5 on September 12, 2024.
Xbox Game Pass is adding a variety of games to its service, including Need for Speed Unbound, The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales, Bramble: The Mountain King, F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch, Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town, Arcade Paradise, and Sword and Fairy: Together Forever. These games will be available for streaming through the cloud, and players should make sure to play certain games before they leave the service at the end of June.
EA's Australian studio Firemonkeys has been hit with significant layoffs, with up to two-thirds of the developers' staff affected. The Melbourne-based studio currently provides live services for three games: Real Racing 3, The Sims FreePlay, and Need for Speed: No Limits. Service for the two racing titles will reportedly be moved to Slingshot, another EA-owned studio located in India. These layoffs also resulted in several canceled projects, including Real Racing 4.
YouTube user 'Uncle Burrito' has shared a video of Need for Speed: Underground 2 with RTX Remix Path Tracing, which brings numerous lighting and shading improvements. However, this is an early implementation and has major graphical and visual glitches. NVIDIA has only released the RTX Remix Runtime, making it difficult to mod older games. Once the RTX Remix Creator Tool is released, modders will be able to assign new assets and lights within their remastered scene, and use AI tools to rebuild the look of any asset.