Command & Conquer cancelled

EA has decided to cancel free-to-play strategy title Command & Conquer due to negative feedback.

Developer Victory Games has also been closed, with members of the studio hoping to find other opportunities within EA.

"Part of being in a creative team is the understanding that not all of your choices are going to work out," said Victory Games in an official statement.

"In this case, we shifted the game away from the campaign mode and built an economy-based, multiplayer experience.

"Your feedback from the alpha trial is clear: We are not making the game you want to play. That is why, after much difficult deliberation, we have decided to cease production of this version of the game.

"Although we deeply respect the great work done by our talented team, ultimately it's about getting you the game you expect and deserve."

Victory also claimed that despite the studio closure, this doesn't have to be the end for Command & Conquer as a franchise.

"We believe that Command & Conquer is a powerful franchise with huge potential and a great history, and we are determined to get the best game made as soon as possible.

"To that end, we have already begun looking at a number of alternatives to get the game back on track. We look forward to sharing more news about the franchise as it develops. Thank you again for your participation and support."

Command & Conquer was heavily featured in EA's Gamescom presentations, while producer Tim Morten told ArabicGamers all about the studio's plans for the game.