It’s happy Throwback Thursday today, or not so happy if you’re a Burnout fan. Criterion Games took to twitter today to answer some burning questions (sorry) about their beloved franchise: Burnout. First of all, they revealed that they have no interest in pursuing a remaster of any of their classic games, mentioning that they’re “too busy doing lots of new things to go back in time.” As for what those new things are, they are currently working on Star Wars Battlefront: X-Wing VR mission, a PSVR exclusive. Last E3 they passionately talked about crafting a new IP about racing a range of vehicles, from helicopters to dirt bikes, but it was cancelled by EA recently. Apart from the VR game, their current job is to assist other EA studios in creating Star Wars games. Most likely in the same role they assisted Visceral Games in developing Battlefield: Hardline.
Not right now. We're too busy doing lots of new things to go back in time. https://t.co/tfXrRiHcoE
— Criterion Games (@CriterionGames) August 18, 2016
The confirmation of no remaster is even more disappointing considering EA recently showed renewed interest in remastering their old games, particularly Mass Effect. Lack of a remaster is not the only thing for a Burnout fan to get bummed out about, Criterion also confirmed that there are no new Burnout games in development.
No dude. Definitely no new Burnout titles are planned right now, and that's all there is to say at the moment. https://t.co/S70Stl8jjG
— Criterion Games (@CriterionGames) August 18, 2016
As for some positive news, Criterion Games is still trying to get Burnout: Paradise on Xbox One backwards compatibility. Although there is no news on when it will be ready.
Last Oct we said we wanted Paradise on BC and that's still the plan. No news on when it'll be ready though. Sorry! https://t.co/s0mrJVi9IY
— Criterion Games (@CriterionGames) August 18, 2016
For more on Burnout, check out John’s Top 50 favorite games of all time, where Burnout: Revenge is listed at #18.
