Need for Speed (2015) is an upcoming release currently under development by Ghost Games in Gothenburg, Sweden; Guildford, England; and Bucharest, Romania. It is being developed with the Frostbite 3 engine.
Electronic Arts published a press release on May 21st, 2015 highlighted key features in this upcoming title including it being a full reboot for the franchise, and not as a sequel to the Underground series.

It will feature deep customisation, authentic urban car culture, a nocturnal open world, and an immersive plot.

The look, tone, and real-world level of detail of this title is being shaped by EA's own car culture community - Speedhunters. The collaboration is in regards to research, authenticity, and development of the title's urban car culture with past, present, and emerging trends.

Other key sources for the title's urban car culture include Alexi Smith of Noriyaro, Luke Huxham of Maiham Media, Justin Fox of Zen Garage, Antonio Alvendia of Motor Mavens, and Brandon Leung of Bowls LA.

The title has had an ambitious fan feedback program, with various fans being invited to play early prototype builds of title, and addressing feedback based on fan input.