Need for Speed™ Heat
Developed by Ghost Games · Published by Electronic Arts
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure, racing game by Ghost Games, published by Electronic Arts — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Hustle by day and risk it all at night in Need for Speed™ Heat Deluxe Edition, a white-knuckle street racer, where the lines of the law fade as the sun starts to set.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Need for Speed™ Heat.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | Yes |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | Yes |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | Yes |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: FX-6350 or Equivalent; Core i5-3570 or Equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD: Radeon 7970/Radeon R9 280x or Equivalent; NVIDIA: GeForce GTX 760 or Equivalent
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 50 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Ryzen 3 1300X or Equivalent; Core i7-4790 or Equivalent
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD: Radeon RX 480 or Equivalent; NVIDIA: GeForce GTX 1060 or Equivalent
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 50 GB available space
Supported languages (13)
Need for Speed™ Heat FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Need for Speed™ Heat?
Steam classifies Need for Speed™ Heat as a Action, Adventure, Racing, Sports game, developed by Ghost Games. Hustle by day and risk it all at night in Need for Speed™ Heat Deluxe Edition, a white-knuckle street racer, where the lines of the law fade as the sun starts to set.
How much does Need for Speed™ Heat cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Need for Speed™ Heat at $6.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Need for Speed™ Heat single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Need for Speed™ Heat: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Need for Speed™ Heat on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Need for Speed™ Heat for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Does Need for Speed™ Heat support cross-platform play?
Steam tags Need for Speed™ Heat with Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
Is Need for Speed™ Heat out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jun 4, 2020.
What platforms is Need for Speed™ Heat on?
Need for Speed™ Heat is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Need for Speed™ Heat single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
How much does Need for Speed™ Heat cost?
Steam lists it at $6.99.
Does Need for Speed™ Heat have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 42 achievements for Need for Speed™ Heat.
What is Need for Speed™ Heat's Metacritic score?
Need for Speed™ Heat has a Metacritic score of 72/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Need for Speed™ Heat?
Need for Speed™ Heat is developed by Ghost Games and published by Electronic Arts.
Where to get Need for Speed™ Heat
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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