Need for Speed
- First release
- Nov 03, 2015
- Developer
- Ghost Games
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- Engine
- Frostbite 3
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
In the fictional coastal city of Ventura Bay, a young street racer and a small crew of friends chase recognition from a handful of legendary underground driving figures. Working through the city's nighttime racing scene, the player builds a reputation across different styles of driving while navigating the ambitions and rivalries within the group. The goal is to rise from an unknown to a respected name among the icons who define the local car culture.Read more
In the fictional coastal city of Ventura Bay, a young street racer and a small crew of friends chase recognition from a handful of legendary underground driving figures. Working through the city's nighttime racing scene, the player builds a reputation across different styles of driving while navigating the ambitions and rivalries within the group. The goal is to rise from an unknown to a respected name among the icons who define the local car culture.
- Release dates
- PlayStation 4
- Nov 03, 2015
- Xbox One
- Nov 03, 2015
- PlayStation 4
- Nov 05, 2015
All 5 release dates
- Xbox One
- Nov 05, 2015
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Mar 15, 2016
- Time to beatIGDB · recorded
- Main + Extras
- 20h
- Game modes
- Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
- Perspective
- Third person
- Where to buy
- External links
- Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)Steam (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Facebook (opens in a new tab)Twitch (opens in a new tab)X (opens in a new tab)Instagram (opens in a new tab)YouTube (opens in a new tab)Reddit (opens in a new tab)Discord (opens in a new tab)
- Keywords
- street racing, achievements, building, crime, revenge
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, achievements, building, crime, revenge, sequel, day/night cycle, playstation network, digital distribution, game critics awards, playstation trophies, xbox one x enhanced, loot boxes, polygonal 3d, licensed soundtrack, full motion video, ea app, vehicle customization, licensed cars, franchise reboot, car accident, off-road racing, car chase, enforced speeding laws, dead multiplayer
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 62
- Main + Extras (IGDB)
- 20h
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Mixed, 25,681 reviews in all languages, recorded 14 October 2026
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Multiplayer
- Online multiplayerSteam · 14 Oct
- Online co-opSteam · 14 Oct
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How it plays
From Steam
- Racing
- Multiplayer
- Driving
- Open World
- Action
- Adventure
- Automobile Sim
- Singleplayer
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio
- Deutschinterface, audio
Language data: IGDB · recorded 31 Oct 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Full controller support
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Playable · recorded 14 Oct 2026
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More in this franchise
Other games from the same franchise
Need for Speed: Unbound2022, critic score 77
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit - Remastered2020, critic score 80
Need for Speed: Heat2019, critic score 70- Need for Speed: Payback2017, critic score 54
Need for Speed: Edge2017
Need for Speed: No Limits2015- Need for Speed: Rivals2013, critic score 80
Need for Speed Most Wanted U2013, critic score 83- Need for Speed: Most Wanted2012, critic score 85
- Need for Speed: The Run2011, critic score 67
Need for Speed: Shift 2 Unleashed2011, critic score 81- Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit2010, critic score 90
Need for Speed: Nitro-X2010
Need for Speed: World2010, critic score 63
Need for Speed: Nitro2009, critic score 69
Need for Speed: Shift2009, critic score 80- Need for Speed: Undercover2008, critic score 57
Need for Speed: ProStreet2007, critic score 61- Need for Speed: Carbon2006, critic score 71
Need for Speed: Carbon - Own the City2006, critic score 60
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