The Need for Speed series has been on hiatus for nearly three years now, with the last major installment being Need for Speed Heat, released in 2019. But now it shouldn’t be long before the next offshoot officially unveiled – at least when it comes to a proven industry insider.
Because as the well-connected journalist Tom Henderson wrote on the Insider Gaming page, the unveiling of the racing game should take place within the next two weeks. There is no exact reveal date, but Henderson gives an alleged release date. Need for speed without limit – as the title is said to be called – it is said to be on December 2, 2022 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC, so later this year.
Assumed release only for current-gen and PC
Important: Of course, this is an unconfirmed rumor that publisher Electronic Arts has yet to comment on. However, the source is credible, Henderson has made correct predictions on releases or news in the past. We have already requested a statement from EA and will update the article as soon as it reaches us.
The fact that a new Need for Speed was slated to arrive in 2022 was already haunting the rumor mill in April, and the lack of implementation for next-gen systems was also an issue at the time. While that hasn’t materialized over the course of the year, as far as upcoming Christmas activities go, it would probably be a good time for an official announcement.
As a reminder, here’s a look at how we liked the last big part of the series.
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Need for Speed Heat – Test video for the best NfS in a long time
What we already know about the new Need for Speed
There isn’t really a whole lot of confirmed information about the next Need for Speed yet, but there are all the more rumors and leaks. The title is created by former burnout creators Criterion and, unsurprisingly, will revolve around car racing in an as-yet-unnamed setting. According to a leak from early 2021, it could be Chicago and the surrounding area.
As for the graphic style, Need for Speed Unbound – if it’s really called that – uses a mix of realistic looking and animated/comic elements, such as flame or smoke effects. None of this is official yet, but if Tom Henderson pulls it off, it probably won’t stay with the many question marks for long.