Need for Speed™ Most Wanted
Developed by Criterion Games · Published by Electronic Arts
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure, racing game by Criterion Games, published by Electronic Arts — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “The open-world action in Need for Speed Most Wanted gives you the freedom to drive your way. Hit jumps and shortcuts, switch cars, lie low or head for terrain that plays to your vehicle’s unique strengths. Fight your way past cops and rivals using skill, high-end car tech and tons of nitrous.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Need for Speed™ Most Wanted.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows Vista (Service Pack 2 and all available windows updates) 32-bit
- Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core (Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHZ or Althon X2 2.7 GHz)
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 10.1 compatible with 512 MB RAM (ATI RADEON 3000, 4000, 5000 OR 6000 series, with ATI RADEON 3870 or higher performance)
- Storage: 20 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 (Service Pack 1 and all available windows updates) 64-bit
- Processor: Quad-Core CPU
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible with 1024 MB RAM (NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 560 or ATI RADEON 6950)
- Storage: 20 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Supported languages (11)
Need for Speed™ Most Wanted 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™ Most Wanted?
Steam classifies Need for Speed™ Most Wanted as a Action, Adventure, Racing game, developed by Criterion Games. The open-world action in Need for Speed Most Wanted gives you the freedom to drive your way. Hit jumps and shortcuts, switch cars, lie low or head for terrain that plays to your vehicle’s unique strengths. Fight your way past cops and rivals using skill, high-end car tech and tons of nitrous.
How much does Need for Speed™ Most Wanted cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Need for Speed™ Most Wanted at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Need for Speed™ Most Wanted single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Need for Speed™ Most Wanted: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Need for Speed™ Most Wanted on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Need for Speed™ Most Wanted for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Need for Speed™ Most Wanted out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jun 18, 2020.
What platforms is Need for Speed™ Most Wanted on?
Need for Speed™ Most Wanted 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™ Most Wanted single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP.
How much does Need for Speed™ Most Wanted cost?
Steam lists it at $4.99.
What is Need for Speed™ Most Wanted's Metacritic score?
Need for Speed™ Most Wanted has a Metacritic score of 78/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Need for Speed™ Most Wanted?
Need for Speed™ Most Wanted is developed by Criterion Games and published by Electronic Arts.
Where to get Need for Speed™ Most Wanted
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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