Need for Speed™ Unbound
Developed by Criterion Games · Published by Electronic Arts
At a glance
Overview
An action, racing game by Criterion Games, published by Electronic Arts — single-player, multi-player, pvp, cross-platform multiplayer.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Race to the top, definitely don’t flop. Outsmart the cops, and enter weekly qualifiers for The Grand: the ultimate street race. Pack your garage with precision-tuned, custom rides, and light up the streets with your style.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Need for Speed™ Unbound.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| 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 64-bit
- Processor: Ryzen 5 2600, Core i5-8600
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: RX 570, GTX 1050 Ti
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 50 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Ryzen 5 3600, Core i7-8700
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Radeon RX5700 (8GB), GeForce RTX 2070 (8GB)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 50 GB available space
Supported languages (12)
Need for Speed™ Unbound 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™ Unbound?
Steam classifies Need for Speed™ Unbound as a Action, Racing game, developed by Criterion Games. Race to the top, definitely don’t flop. Outsmart the cops, and enter weekly qualifiers for The Grand: the ultimate street race. Pack your garage with precision-tuned, custom rides, and light up the streets with your style.
How much does Need for Speed™ Unbound cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Need for Speed™ Unbound at $6.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Need for Speed™ Unbound single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Need for Speed™ Unbound: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Cross-Platform Multiplayer. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Need for Speed™ Unbound on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Need for Speed™ Unbound for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Does Need for Speed™ Unbound support cross-platform play?
Steam tags Need for Speed™ Unbound with Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
Is Need for Speed™ Unbound out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Dec 1, 2022.
What platforms is Need for Speed™ Unbound on?
Need for Speed™ Unbound 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™ Unbound single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
How much does Need for Speed™ Unbound cost?
Steam lists it at $6.99.
Does Need for Speed™ Unbound have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 41 achievements for Need for Speed™ Unbound.
Who made Need for Speed™ Unbound?
Need for Speed™ Unbound is developed by Criterion Games and published by Electronic Arts.
Where to get Need for Speed™ Unbound
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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