Need for Speed™
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: “Ready to own the streets? Get behind the wheel of iconic cars and floor it through Ventura Bay, a sprawling urban playground. Explore overlapping stories as you build your reputation – and your dream car – and become the ultimate racing icon.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Need for Speed™.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | Yes |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| 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 *: 64-bit Windows 7 or later
- Processor: Intel Core i3-4130 or equivalent with 4 hardware threads
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB, AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB, or equivalent DX11 compatible GPU with 2GB of memory
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 30 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: 64-bit Windows 7 or later
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4690 or equivalent with 4 hardware threads
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4GB, AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB, or equivalent DX11 compatible GPU with 4GB of memory
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 30 GB available space
Supported languages (9)
Need for Speed™ 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™?
Steam classifies Need for Speed™ as a Action, Adventure, Racing, Simulation game, developed by Ghost Games. Ready to own the streets? Get behind the wheel of iconic cars and floor it through Ventura Bay, a sprawling urban playground. Explore overlapping stories as you build your reputation – and your dream car – and become the ultimate racing icon.
How much does Need for Speed™ cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Need for Speed™ at $7.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Need for Speed™ single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Need for Speed™: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Need for Speed™ on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Need for Speed™ for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Need for Speed™ out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jun 4, 2020.
What platforms is Need for Speed™ on?
Need for Speed™ 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™ single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op.
How much does Need for Speed™ cost?
Steam lists it at $7.49.
Does Need for Speed™ have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 45 achievements for Need for Speed™.
Who made Need for Speed™?
Need for Speed™ is developed by Ghost Games and published by Electronic Arts.
Where to get Need for Speed™
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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