The roar of engines and the smell of burning rubber might echo louder than ever soon, as rumors surrounding a new Need for Speed game from Criterion Games gain momentum.
The speculation is gaining traction after numerous content creators were flown to Criterion Games' headquarters in Guildford, United Kingdom to provide feedback.
The studio's decision to gather feedback from a broad spectrum of content creators, live and in person, hints at the advanced stage of development for the upcoming title, sparking theories about an imminent announcement.
It isn't unusual for developers to invite prominent figures, specifically content creators, for a chance to hear their thoughts and provide feedback on their latest in-development projects. In Need for Speed's case, this has been going on since, at least, 2015. But what separates this from the usual MO is that the content creators physically has to be at the Guildford studio. This implies a massive investment in Criterion's part, which likely rules out a potential minor update for the latest game in the series, Need for Speed Unbound.
Further adding intrigue is the diverse group of content creators invited to provide feedback, which includes personalities like Trigger, blackpanthaa, kuru, and mundo motorsport. Their participation signals an intent to gather comprehensive information. However, the nature of the feedback needed, whether on game concepts, mechanics, or an early prototype, remains shrouded in mystery.