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It’s time for another entry into the Need for Speed<\/strong> franchise. So, let’s start our engines and find out about Need for Speed 2022<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m sure most of us would agree that Need for Speed<\/strong> played a drastic influence on our growth as gamers. You\u2019ll be hard-pressed to locate someone that can\u2019t remember their favorite entry into the franchise. For me, NFS Carbon and NFS Heat were my favorites. I\u2019d found the customization options and motorsport races to be interesting. There wasn\u2019t anything better than winning the Portview Circuit Race with my McLaren P1 GTR.<\/p>\n

I fondly remember my memories with NFS Heat, but those memories could be dethroned in 2022. Electronic Arts confirmed that Criterion is developing another entry into the Need for Speed<\/strong> franchise.<\/p>\n

Aren\u2019t you excited? I am. We haven\u2019t seen Criterion develop another NFS game since 2013. That\u2019s when Electronic Arts repositioned them to Battlefront and Battlefield. But everyone is starting to wonder what Criterion Games will do with Need for Speed<\/strong>. So, what do we know about this upcoming title?<\/p>\n

When Is Need For Speed 2022 Coming Out?<\/h2>\n

EA Insider Tom Henderson has suggested that Electronic Arts is launching Need for Speed<\/strong> 2022 in September or October. His claims would follow previous reports that suggested this title would launch before March 31st, 2023. However, minimal information regarding NFS 2022 has been released by Electronic Arts. This has caused me to wonder if Criterion Games is experiencing delays after assisting with Battlefield 2042.<\/p>\n

Is Codemasters Helping With The New Need For Speed?<\/h3>\n

I\u2019m happy to confirm that on February 10th, Tom Henderson announced that Codemasters Cheshire is assisting with the development of NFS 2022. This is a massive announcement because Electronic Arts acquired Codemasters in February 2021.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s unlikely that anyone anticipated Codemasters Cheshire would support the development of NFS 2022. But it makes perfect sense because this developer is known for creating motorsport games. Unfortunately, I\u2019m unsure how Codemasters will be involved in the development cycle. Their involvement could be minor or massive. Only time will tell.<\/p>\n

Is Need For Speed 2022 Getting Released Onto Xbox And PC?<\/h3>\n

EA hasn\u2019t provided detailed information on which platforms will support NFS 2022. However, I\u2019m expecting the next installment to be available on the Xbox Series X|S and PC. There should be additional support for the PS4 and PS5. But this is purely speculative on my behalf. Like I\u2019ve said, no confirmations have been made yet. But that should change by E3 2022. I\u2019d be shocked if NFS 2022 wasn\u2019t announced at this event. If it isn\u2019t, we can expect significant delays.<\/p>\n

Is the Game Part Of The Game Pass On Xbox?<\/h4>\n

I\u2019m confident that Electronic Arts will allow Microsoft to release NFS 2022 on the game pass. Why, might you ask? Every recent entry into the franchise is available for download right now. I\u2019d be shocked to see Electronic Arts and Microsoft<\/strong> avoid the addition of NFS 2022. However, I expect NFS 2022 won\u2019t be launched onto the game pass for several months after its initial release date. So, I\u2019ll have to pay the full price to experience NFS 2022 on its launch date. But that\u2019s alright by me.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, information on Need for Speed<\/strong> 2022 is scarce. Electronic Arts, Criterion, and Codemasters have remained silent about their development cycle. It\u2019s meant that players have limited information on the storyline, gameplay, and vehicles. But there are some guarantees you can expect. Criterion won\u2019t divert from the single-player races that this franchise is known to offer. They\u2019ll also introduce some form of multiplayer that everyone can experience. Personally, I\u2019m excited to participate in a new version of Need for Speed’s<\/strong> multiplayer. This game has struggled in recent years to perform with its multiplayer component. Even I’ll admit that NFS Heat\u2019s multiplayer was horrendous.<\/p>\n

I hope that Need for Speed<\/strong> 2022 will incorporate a cross-play multiplayer mode like Call of Duty. It would allow everyone to compete against each other, regardless of their console. Plus, I\u2019d be capable of racing against my PS4 and PS5 friends without any concerns of multiplayer limitations. But cross-play multiplayer for NFS 2022 is purely speculative. I haven\u2019t received any confirmations to suggest Criterion is heading in this direction.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t worry; I\u2019ll update you when more information on Need for Speed<\/strong> 2022 is released. Even I\u2019m starting to wonder if we\u2019ll learn about the title for this upcoming game. But make sure to stick around, we\u2019ll eventually receive more information about NFS 2022, and when we do, you\u2019ll be the first to know.<\/p>\n

Is the Game Getting A Car Customization Tool?<\/h4>\n

Though I cannot say for sure, it\u2019s almost guaranteed that Need for Speed 2022 will have customization options. When have we seen a recent entry into this franchise without that feature? I mean, it’s become commonplace to incorporate customization tools with motorsport games; just look at Forza Horizon 5. It\u2019d be unwise for Electronic Arts to compete against Gran Turismo 7 without a car customization tool. At that point, the game would be destined for failure. So I\u2019m confident that Criterion and Codemasters will incorporate multiple forms of customization into NFS 2022.<\/p>\n

Game Trailer And Demo<\/h5>\n

Electronic Arts haven\u2019t revealed any gameplay footage for NFS 2022. But that shouldn\u2019t surprise you, as we know there\u2019s limited information available for this game. Luckily, E3 2022 is right around the corner. That\u2019s when we\u2019ll learn more about NFS 2022 and probably be greeted by our first trailer. So, come back to EarlyGame every now and then, and you’ll be the first to know about a trailer<\/p>\n