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Need for Speed™ Rivals

Need for Speed™ Rivals

Erase the line between single player and multiplayer in this street-racing rivalry between Cops and Racers. Seamlessly join a world where your friends are already racing and chasing

76%
Mostly Positive
DeveloperCriterion Games
PublisherElectronic Arts
Release DateJun 4, 2020
$19.99
Peak Players482
Metacritic76
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
Racing
AI Review Summary

Need for Speed™ Rivals delivers intense arcade racing with a focus on the high-stakes conflict between cops and racers, supported by impressive graphics that still hold up. However, the experience is significantly marred by a hard-coded 30 FPS cap and the loss of all multiplayer and DLC functionality following server shutdowns.

Pros

  • Engaging dual-playstyle mechanics allowing players to act as both racers and police officers.90%
  • High-quality visual presentation and stunning graphics that remain relevant.80%
  • Satisfying and smooth driving physics that capture the classic arcade racing feel.70%
  • Active community modding support that can unlock the framerate and restore content.50%

Cons

  • Native 30 FPS cap significantly limits the gameplay experience on modern hardware.100%
  • Multiplayer features and all DLC content are completely inaccessible due to server shutdowns.90%
  • Inability to pause the game even during single-player sessions.80%
  • Technical frustrations including intrusive crash cinematics and occasional control lockups.60%

Notable Mentions

  • New buyers are unable to access the 'Complete Edition' DLCs because EA cannot assign them to accounts post-shutdown.
  • Community-made tools like Brawltendo's Framerate Unlocker are considered essential for PC players.
Confidence: 65%
Based on the 68 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Oct 27, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
116
Peak · last 90 days
482
All-time peak
482

Price

Current price
$19.99
Lowest tracked
$1.99since Mar 14, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
68%
All-time positive
76%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews10.7K
Positive: 8.1K (76%)Negative: 2.6K (24%)

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Dev Response Rate

16h

Avg Playtime at Review

76%

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