One of the best racing game franchises in history, Need for Speed is still being played by a lot of old-school fans. Need for Speed Most Wanted first gained entry into the video game market in 2005. With a 2012 spinoff, we might get to see an actual remake of the original.
With a variety of vehicles to race with and one of the most criminally underrated stories out there, Need For Speed Most Wanted became a fan favorite in the racing genre. Electronic Arts has released 25 titles till now, and it seems like they are ready to remake and release one more.
What do we know about the Need for Speed remake?
An actress who debuted in the gaming industry with a role in Need for Speed Most Wanted 2005 recently took to Twitter to hint at the development of a possible Most Wanted Remake. Her tweet has sparked excitement and speculation among fans, who eagerly await further announcements regarding this potential remake of the beloved racing game.
Simone Bailly, the police officer from Most Wanted tweeted about the release of the original 2005 game in 2024. The tweet has now been deleted, however, it sparked excitement among Need for Speed fans as this is news regardless. She also hinted at Dean Mckenzie (Cross) and her involvement. She tagged Electronic Arts and Criterion Games in the same tweet, cementing the rumor. It remains to be seen whether these two companies are involved in the development of the remake.
Further excitement arise, as the actress posted a story on her Instagram with Cross. They mention that they are glad to be back together. They too, are excited to work together again. Fans are rooting for the two of them. You should take this with a grain of salt, but it indeed is a Most Wanted Remake in the works.
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While there is no definitive confirmation of the accuracy of the information, fans have the opportunity to envision it. A potential Need for Speed: Most Wanted remake utilizing Unreal Engine 5. As we anticipate official updates on the forthcoming Need for Speed game, we should remain patient for the official announcements.