Electronic Arts has put the long-running Need for Speed game series
on hold, marking a pause after 30 years and over 150 million copies sold worldwide.
This was confirmed indirectly through the suspension of Speedhunters,
a car culture website supported by EA.

Matthew Everingham, a photographer who contributes regularly to Speedhunters,
revealed on Instagram that the site is currently 'paused' because EA stopped funding
the NFS franchise. Speedhunters has not published any new content since April,
and its social media accounts have been inactive since then.

Meanwhile, EA's Criterion Games studio, known for its work on NFS titles,
is now fully committed to developing Battlefield 6, signaling a clear shift
in EA's development priorities away from the racing series.

This sudden halt raises questions about the future of Need for Speed.
Fans are uncertain whether EA will revive the franchise or if it will remain inactive for the foreseeable future.

Source: https://winfuture.de/news,152231.html

Underground still alive

While EA has paused the main NFS series, Need for Speed Underground
continues through its active community. Hotlap competitions run on NFS.onl,
and multiplayer races happen regularly.

Most multiplayer events are arranged via the Retro Racing Point Discord -
don't forget to join there.

Want to join NFS Underground Scene? Download the launcher, add it to your game, and start racing
in hotlaps or multiplayer. Download:
https://www.nfsaddons.com/downloads/nfsug/tools/7903/kickstart-nfsu-netplay-launcher-lap-recorder.html

For many, no NFS has matched the spirit and quality of Underground since its release.

Now things are getting serious!

After ScorpioNNN, Carter has also made it to the semifinals (or better: last four) with a 2-0 win over Ravage. To complete the semifinal lineup, all eyes are now on the match between Marchiii and Tapwata. The winner will face ScorpioNNN, while the loser drops into the Loser Bracket and has to face JuAnChOcNarg for the remaining spot next to Carter.

Tension is in the air. The final showdown is getting closer. Visit Retro Racing Point Discord to stay updated and never miss a live stream.

ScorpioNNN has defeated both JuAnChOcNarg and Carter and becomes the first player to advance to Winner Bracket Round 4!

Also, the first two players have already been eliminated: FiNN and Redhair, both knocked out by JuAnChOcNarg in the Loser Bracket.
Only seven players remain in the competition.

Upcoming matches in Winner Bracket Round 2:

• Ravage vs. Marchiii
• Tapwata vs. Yousuf

Both losers of these will meet in the Loser Bracket to determine who faces Carter.
The winners will fight for a spot against ScorpioNNN - while the loser will face JuAnChOcNarg.

For a full overview of the tournament and past results, visit:
https://play.toornament.com/en_GB/tournaments/8956445108849287168/stages/

The RRP NFS Underground Tournament is back - and for the first time ever, there's real money to win.
Only nine players signed up this year, but the lineup is still packed with skill.
Some familiar names didn't return, but those who did are ready to fight.

With fewer drivers, the path to the top is shorter - but the pressure is higher than ever.

The bracket is set:

1st Round:

• FiNN vs. Marchiii

2nd Round:

• Ravage vs. winner of FiNN vs. Marchiii
• Tapwata vs. Yousuf
• JuAnChOcNarg vs. ScorpioNNN
• Carter vs. Redhair

And here's the big news:
Thanks to a passionate supporter of the NFSU community
the top 3 players will receive cash prizes via PayPal, handed out by Redhair, the operator of NFS.onl:

A symbolic reward - but a clear sign that this game still matters.

Let the tournament begin. No excuses. No second chances. Who will take the crown?