Criterion rebranded as Battlefield studio, future of Need For Speed uncertain
Originally published Jul 15, 2026
By Julian Benson · Rock Paper Shotgun
AI-generated summary based on Rock Paper Shotgun · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 15, 2026
Key points
- Criterion rebranded as A Battlefield Studio
- No longer working on Need For Speed
- Future of Need For Speed with Criterion uncertain
EA has renamed Criterion as a Battlefield-focused studio, ending their work on other projects like Need For Speed. However, they may still return to the franchise.
Read the original story: Rock Paper Shotgun — by Julian Benson