Grandiose plans failed. EA has shut down the development of College Basketball - media
After the successful relaunch of EA Sports College Football, the company hoped to repeat the success with basketball. But the plans for the release of EA Sports College Basketball are not to be realized.
It was recently reported that the release might be delayed, but the situation turned out to be much more serious.
According to Extra Points, EA Sports VP of Partnerships and Licensing, Sean O'Brien, sent a letter to university and conference licensing directors. It says that EA Sports College Basketball will not be released. The official reason is that some educational institutions accepted the offer of competitors.
"Some universities have agreed to join NBA 2K from 2K Sports. In this regard, the offer to include them in the college basketball game will have to be withdrawn. We are disappointed that we were unable to find a solution, but thank you for your support in trying to create an independent project involving NCAA Division 1 men's and women's teams, student-athletes and conferences. We appreciate your support."
The appeal was signed by Sean O'Brien himself.
Although EA Sports has not yet released an official statement, the cancellation of EA Sports College Basketball seems inevitable.
