The final update coming to pay-to-win loot box mechanics, many feared the series would never return to its former glory. Fortunately, Need for Speed Heat, while not revolutionary for the franchise, proved it at least still had some gas in the tank.
In the months following Need for Speed Heat's release, developer Criterion, best known for its work on the Burnout franchise, updated the game with numerous free and content, from new cars and challenges to cosmetic customization options and more. Now, that is coming to an end, but not before Need for Speed Heat cements its place in history by becoming Electronic Arts' first title with full crossplay .
As revealed on the Need for Speed title, presumably for next-gen consoles.
Today, many of the biggest games crossplay, from crossplay enabled, the multiplayer community for Need for Speed Heat will undoubtedly benefit from having a unified player base.
Developer Criterion are beloved by fans for their work in the racing genre. Between the timeless arcade action of the Burnout series and the more grounded approach to Need for Speed, the team has cemented its status as one of EA's most talented studios. Electronic Arts is infamous for ruining games with microtransactions and other poor decisions, but the future of Need for Speed appears to be in safe hands under the guidance of Criterion.
Source: Electronic Arts