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Need for Speed: Undercover is the next game in the Need for Speed franchise, confirmed by Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello, due by November 18, 2008. The game has a significantly longer development cycle than previous games.

EA Games president Frank Gibeau stated that due to the fact that the sales of ProStreet didn't live up to EA's hopes for the game, the franchise will go back to its "roots" with a number of features, including open-world racing and a new highway battle mode. However, Need for Speed producer John Doyle claims, that Undercover has been in development before the release of Pro Street, and the slightly negative reception from the audience has nothing to do with the choice of using the traditional Need for Speed: Most Wanted style gameplay.
Police chases from previous installments will also return, as well a new Highway Battle mode.

Riccitiello also stated Undercover is taking inspiration from action films such as The Transporter, with a large embedded narrative.

EA President Frank Gibeau has stated that due to the fact that the sales of ProStreet didn't live up to EA's hopes for the game, the Need for Speed franchise will go back to its roots. John Doyle (Developer at EA Black Box) has hinted Undercover will feature a brand new game mechanic and a "Most Wanted-ish" sandbox style of gameplay.

It will have an all new damage system, as well.

Police vehicles will be drivable by the player. EA also confirmed that "there are some modes which give you access to the range of police cars. They're a lot of fun to drive and they have sirens."

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