A new studio has been added to Criterion’s development team for Need for Speed.

The new installment of the series has yet to be announced.

According to GamesIndustry, which cited EA representatives, Electronic Arts has bolstered the Need for Speed development team. This was made possible by a studio merger: Codemasters Cheshire merged with Criterion Games.

As a result, the number of developers working on Need for Speed has been doubled, according to the edition. The merger appears to be a formality: EA claims the studios have been collaborating for some time.

We are confident that by combining the two teams’ vast experience, we will be able to provide the best racing experience to players.

There is no information available about the game. The new Need for Speed will most likely be fully revealed in the coming months, with a release date set for the end of the year.