Re: NEEDED features for NFS Unbound

There is really only two things holding this game from being able to pull something like the Fornite seasons concept. That would be the branding and marketing

I can't tell you how many times I called NFS Unbound "Heat" by mistake, because the title of the game is just so bland and forgetable, even if the game is solid. And with the game being marketed as a full game and not a live service game, it would be really hard to go that route with this entry.

I think this idea for a future entry would be the best route to go. The question is, how do we have a live service NFS that isn't a micro transaction pay-to-win mess? It's really hard to strike a balance, and that's likely why outside of NFS World, we haven't seen this attempted yet. 

I think going into the next entry, if we can meet those goals though, we'll have the best NFS in years. 

I don't know much about marketing, but perhaps you are right in that a season concept that evolves the game us best left to a future release

Regarding the micro transaction element, that would be critical to the viability of a season based version of NFS. But IMO it doesn't have to be pay to win.

Fortnite makes money through selling cosmetic upgrades that don't give players an advantage. They just look cool, and provide the players a way to create unique avatars. 

NFS could do something similar, leaving the actual race mechanics as they are. They are already doing something along these lines by selling customised versions of certain cars alongside each new volume.

Hopefully this model can be enhanced if it has proven to be commercially viable