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| − | {{ | + | {{disambig||the original 1995 game|[[The Need for Speed]]}} |
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
| − | |cover = Need for Speed ( | + | |title = Need for Speed |
| + | |cover = Need for Speed (2016) - cover.png | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Ghost Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Ghost Games}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C-SoftClub|Retail (Russia)}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Frostbite 3}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Frostbite 3}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|2016| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 15, 2016}} |
| − | | | + | |reception = |
| − | | | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|need-for-speed|68}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1533/need-for-speed|65}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|need-for-speed|62}} | ||
| + | |steam appid = 1262540 | ||
| + | |gogcom id = | ||
| + | |hltb = 26804 | ||
| + | |official site= https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed | ||
| + | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |lutris = need-for-speed-deluxe-edition | ||
| + | |mobygames = 75645 | ||
|wikipedia = Need for Speed (2015 video game) | |wikipedia = Need for Speed (2015 video game) | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Racing, open world }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile, Street racing }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, North America }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Need for Speed }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{Introduction |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = '''''Need for Speed''''' is a {{Glossary:singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:multiplayer}} {{Glossary:racing}} game developed by [[Company:Ghost Games|Ghost Games]] and published by [[Company:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]]. It is the twenty-second entry {{Note|following the mobile-exclusive ''{{w|Need for Speed: No Limits}}''.}} in the ''[[Series:Need for Speed|Need for Speed]]'' series. |
| + | |||
| + | The game's story revolves around the unnamed player character and a small ragtag group of racers waiting to be noticed by any of the game's five icons. Unlike most games in the series, it requires constant internet connection for all of its game modes, and it cannot be paused regardless of the mode. Additional contents were added through mandatory game updates instead of DLC and microtransaction.<ref>{{refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303181624/http://www.needforspeed.com/en_GB/news/nfs-faq|title=Need for Speed FAQ (Archived)|date=December 1, 2023}}</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = It was released worldwide on March 15, 2016}} | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''General information''' |
| − | {{ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1262540/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
| − | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Origin, online |}} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Origin, online | | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | need-for-speed-2016-74ce95 | unknown | Deluxe Edition. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Origin | | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | / | Microsoft Store, Origin, online | Deluxe Edition. Included exclusively with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} as part of its version of EA Play. | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Origin | need-for-speed/need-for-speed | Origin, online | Deluxe Edition included with {{store feature|Origin Access Basic}}.<br>[https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed Manual link for EA App purchase]. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1262540 | Steam,Origin, online | Deluxe Edition. Included with {{store feature|EA Play}}. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Origin}}, {{DRM|Denuvo Anti-Tamper|offline=no}}.<ref>[http://eacom.s3.amazonaws.com/EULA_+US_ROW_EU_Need_for_Speed_16_PC_120115.pdf "The PC version of this Software uses Origin Online Activation and Sony DADC Austria AG’s Denuvo content protection technology"]. ''Need for Speed EULA.''</ref><ref>[http://www.needforspeed.com/en_GB/news/nfs-faq]</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/NeedforSpeed/status/604060988673929216|title=Need for Speed on Twitter: "@DeanRheims NFS will require an online connection, but the benefits are nice. More variety and a more rewarding experience with friends."|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Version differences=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Deluxe Edition includes the Styling Pack, Performance Pack, Tricked-out starter Car, Exclusive wraps, Unique Identifying Sticker, VIP Icon, and Lifetime discount on all items using in-game currency. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |ad-supported = | ||
| + | |cross-game bonus = | ||
| + | |dlc = | ||
| + | |expansion pack = | ||
| + | |freeware = | ||
| + | |free-to-play = | ||
| + | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
| + | |sponsored = | ||
| + | |subscription = | ||
| + | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[EA Play]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
| + | {{Image|Need for Speed (2016) general.png|In-game general settings.}} | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Need for Speed\settings\}} |
| − | }} | + | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} |
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| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | {{Game data/ | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} All save game data is stored online on EA's servers. | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | | | + | |discord = |
| − | | | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = false |
| − | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| + | |origin = false | ||
| + | |origin notes = Progress are stored in the game's server. | ||
| + | |steam cloud = false | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = Progress are stored in the game's server. | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = false | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = Progress are stored in the game's server. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Image|Need for Speed (2016) video.png|In-game video settings.}} |
| − | |wsgf link = | + | {{Video |
| − | |widescreen wsgf award = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/need-speed-2016/en |
| − | |multimonitor wsgf award = | + | |widescreen wsgf award = gold |
| − | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver |
| − | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = silver |
| + | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = gold | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = hackable |
| − | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/need-speed-2016/en WSGF entry]. |
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = hackable |
| − | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Use [https://drive.google.com/file/d/146SCA3MDK1f19W1C5PEFsMe6LdSjQysz/view NFS16 Cinematic Tools] (also allows [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oup0XzvrfiI daytime]). |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]], [[TAA]]. Aliasing can be reduced by increasing the [[#Increase render resolution|render resolution]]. |
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
| − | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = |
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = 200 Fps Cap |
| + | |hdr = unknown | ||
| + | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ===Increase render resolution=== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Fixbox|description=Add launch option|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://answers.ea.com/t5/Need-for-Speed-Rivals/Anti-Aliasing-for-PC-Version/m-p/1910199/highlight/true#M1491|title=Re: Anti Aliasing for PC Version! - Answer HQ|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
| − | |key remap = | + | Use the <code>-Render.ResolutionScale 1.5</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments#Origin|command line argument]]. |
| + | |||
| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} This doubles the render resolution without affecting the display resolution. Can be further tweaked up to <code>2.0</code> | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Post-processing=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} This mod removes the fog, rain on lens, chromatic aberration, vignette, and other filmic effects. | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/needforspeed2016/mods/3 NoFogNoFilmicEffectsNoRainLens]|ref=<ref>[https://www.dsogaming.com/news/this-mod-for-need-for-speed-removes-its-annoying-chromatic-aberration-and-vignette-effects/ This mod for Need for Speed removes its annoying chromatic aberration and vignette effects | DSOGaming | The Dark Side Of Gaming]</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable film grain|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Need for Speed\settings\</code> | ||
| + | # Open <code>PROFILEOPTIONS_profile</code> with a text editor. | ||
| + | # Change <code>GstRender.FilmGrain 1</code> to <code>GstRender.FilmGrain 0</code>. | ||
| + | # Save the file. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Input== | ||
| + | {{Image|Need for Speed (2016) input - keyboard.png|In-game input settings, keyboard.}} | ||
| + | {{Image|Need for Speed (2016) input - gampad.png|In-game input settings, gamepad.}} | ||
| + | {{Input | ||
| + | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = false |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| + | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
| − | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = XInput controllers only. For racing wheel support, check [https://web.archive.org/web/20170522212127/https://www.needforspeed.com/en_GB/news/pc-specs-wheel-list here]. |
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = true |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = true |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers = true |
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
| − | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = true |
| − | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
| − | |controller hotplug = | + | |impulse triggers = unknown |
| + | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 = hackable | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 notes = Use DS4Windows to emulate Xbox Controller | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts = hackable | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts notes = For DualShock, use the [https://mrfunkyright.blogspot.com/2021/01/need-for-speed-2016-dualshock-4-button.html DualShock 4 Button Prompts for Need for Speed 2016]. | ||
| + | |light bar support = unknown | ||
| + | |light bar support notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers= false | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| + | |other controllers = false | ||
| + | |other controllers notes = | ||
| + | |other button prompts = false | ||
| + | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| + | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
| − | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Image|Need for Speed (2016) audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} |
| − | |separate volume = | + | {{Audio |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume = true |
| − | |surround sound = | + | |separate volume notes = Music, Effects and Cop Voice, Pursuit Music, Playlist Music can turned on/off |
| − | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |surround sound notes = Optional "Stereo mixdown" |
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
|closed captions = unknown | |closed captions = unknown | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Traditional Chinese |
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Japanese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Polish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Copies bought in Poland are region locked to Polish and Russian alone. Choosing any other languages is impossible. | ||
| + | |ref = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=2021-09-04|comment=Copy bought on Origin itself. May apply to keys as well, based on experiences from Battlefield: Hardline and Need for Speed Payback.}}</ref> | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Brazilian Portuguese | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Region locked if bought in Russia via [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Need_for_Speed_(2016)#Availability Origin], meaning that other languages than Russian and Polish in game settings will be inaccessible. | ||
| + | |ref = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Hargabt|date=2023-01-22|comment=I own the game in Origin and other languages except Russian and Polish are absent Origin copies. This should not apply to Steam version, based on my experience of having a copy of NFS Heat on Steam and all languages on it being available.}}</ref> | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
| − | |local play = | + | |local play = false |
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
| − | |lan play = | + | |lan play = false |
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
| − | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 1-8 |
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = 1 player in Single player mode. Progress are stored in the game's server.<br>8 players in Versus mode |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
| − | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = true |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
|p2p = | |p2p = | ||
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
| − | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = true |
| − | |dedicated notes = | + | |dedicated notes = Developer-hosted |
|self-hosting = | |self-hosting = | ||
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
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|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Map chunks fail to load on time / falling through the ground=== | ||
| + | {{--}} Many gamers still report this to be an unsolved issue<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/needforspeed/comments/49ntmo/falling_through_the_map/|title=/r/NeedForSpeed - Falling through the map|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{ii}}This issue is related to content streaming from hard drive and is likely to occur on slower hard drives. | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{ii}}The issue may be avoided by allowing the game to use more RAM.<ref name="reddit-add-ram">[https://old.reddit.com/r/needforspeed/comments/49ntmo/falling_through_the_map/d0w0pty/]</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Close unused programs (e.g. your web browser)}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Install the game on SSD|ref=<ref name="EAFORUM">[http://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues/PC-Issue-Map-doesn-t-load-in-time/td-p/5218578 PC Issue - Map doesn't load in time]</ref>}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable ShadowPlay (if using Nvidia)|ref=<ref name="EAFORUM" />}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable [[Windows Compatibility Mode|Windows 7 compatibility mode]] for the <code>{{p|game}}/NFS16.exe</code> file.|ref=<ref name="EAFORUM" />}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Windows DVR (if using Windows 10)|ref=<ref name="EAFORUM" />}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=(for HDD) Install the game on D: (if pagefile is on C: by default; otherwise - in reverse)|ref=<ref name="EAFORUM" />}} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
| − | + | ===API=== | |
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 11 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
| − | |opengl versions = | + | |opengl versions = |
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
|glide versions = | |glide versions = | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
| + | |vulkan versions = | ||
| + | |vulkan notes = | ||
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
| − | |shader model versions = | + | |shader model versions = |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = false |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
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|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
|input = | |input = | ||
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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 7 |
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Core i3-4130 |
| − | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 6 GB |
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 30 GB |
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti |
| + | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 7850 | ||
| + | |minVRAM = 2 GB | ||
| + | |minDX = 11 | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
| − | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel Core i5-4690 |
| − | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = 8 GB |
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
| − | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 |
| + | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon R9 290 | ||
| + | |recVRAM = 4 GB | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 15:40, 7 April 2024
For the original 1995 game, see The Need for Speed.
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Ghost Games | |
| Publishers | |
| Electronic Arts | |
| Retail (Russia) | 1C-SoftClub |
| Engines | |
| Frostbite 3 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 15, 2016 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 68 |
| OpenCritic | 65 |
| IGDB | 62 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Racing, Open world |
| Vehicles | Automobile, Street racing |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Contemporary, North America |
| Series | Need for Speed |
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|
| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| The Need for Speed | 1994 |
| Need for Speed II | 1997 |
| Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (series) | |
| Need for Speed: High Stakes | 1999 |
| Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed | 2000 |
| Need for Speed: Underground (series) | |
| Need for Speed: Most Wanted (series) | |
| Need for Speed: Carbon | 2006 |
| Need for Speed: ProStreet | 2007 |
| Need for Speed: Undercover | 2008 |
| Need for Speed: Shift (series) | |
| Need for Speed: World | 2010 |
| Need for Speed: The Run | 2011 |
| Need for Speed Rivals | 2013 |
| Need for Speed (2016) | 2016 |
| Need for Speed Payback | 2017 |
| Need for Speed: Edge | 2017 |
| Need for Speed Heat | 2019 |
| Need for Speed Unbound | 2022 |
Warnings
- This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.
Need for Speed is a singleplayer and multiplayer racing game developed by Ghost Games and published by Electronic Arts. It is the twenty-second entry [Note 1] in the Need for Speed series.
The game's story revolves around the unnamed player character and a small ragtag group of racers waiting to be noticed by any of the game's five icons. Unlike most games in the series, it requires constant internet connection for all of its game modes, and it cannot be paused regardless of the mode. Additional contents were added through mandatory game updates instead of DLC and microtransaction.[1]
It was released worldwide on March 15, 2016
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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| Epic Games Store | |
Deluxe Edition. | |
|
| Microsoft Store | |
Deluxe Edition. Included exclusively with Xbox Game Pass for PC as part of its version of EA Play. | |
|
| Origin | |
Deluxe Edition included with EA Play. Manual link for EA App purchase. |
|
|
| Steam | |
Deluxe Edition. Included with EA Play (Steam). | |
- All versions require Origin DRM, Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM and a constant internet connection for all game modes.[2][3][4]
Version differences
- Deluxe Edition includes the Styling Pack, Performance Pack, Tricked-out starter Car, Exclusive wraps, Unique Identifying Sticker, VIP Icon, and Lifetime discount on all items using in-game currency.
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
| Subscription gaming service | Available via EA Play. |
Game data
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In-game general settings.
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Need for Speed\settings\ |
| Microsoft Store | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1262540/pfx/[Note 2] |
- All save game data is stored online on EA's servers.
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Games Launcher | ||
| Origin | Progress are stored in the game's server. | |
| Steam Cloud | Progress are stored in the game's server. | |
| Xbox Cloud | Progress are stored in the game's server. |
Video
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In-game video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | Use NFS16 Cinematic Tools (also allows daytime). | ||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA, TAA. Aliasing can be reduced by increasing the render resolution. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | 200 Fps Cap | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Increase render resolution
| Add launch option[5] |
|---|
|
Use the Notes
|
Post-processing
- This mod removes the fog, rain on lens, chromatic aberration, vignette, and other filmic effects.
| Use NoFogNoFilmicEffectsNoRainLens[6] |
|---|
| Disable film grain[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Input
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In-game input settings, keyboard.
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In-game input settings, gamepad.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | XInput controllers only. For racing wheel support, check here. | |
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | Use DS4Windows to emulate Xbox Controller | |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation button prompts | For DualShock, use the DualShock 4 Button Prompts for Need for Speed 2016. | |
| Light bar support | ||
| Adaptive trigger support | ||
| DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
| Connection modes | ||
| Generic/other controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
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In-game audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, Effects and Cop Voice, Pursuit Music, Playlist Music can turned on/off | |
| Surround sound | Optional "Stereo mixdown" | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Traditional Chinese | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Polish | Copies bought in Poland are region locked to Polish and Russian alone. Choosing any other languages is impossible.[7] | |||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | Region locked if bought in Russia via Origin, meaning that other languages than Russian and Polish in game settings will be inaccessible.[8] | |||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | ||||
| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | 1-8 | 1 player in Single player mode. Progress are stored in the game's server. 8 players in Versus mode |
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Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Dedicated | Developer-hosted |
Issues fixed
Map chunks fail to load on time / falling through the ground
- Many gamers still report this to be an unsolved issue[9]
- This issue is related to content streaming from hard drive and is likely to occur on slower hard drives.
- The issue may be avoided by allowing the game to use more RAM.[10]
| Close unused programs (e.g. your web browser) |
|---|
| Install the game on SSD[11] |
|---|
| Disable ShadowPlay (if using Nvidia)[11] |
|---|
Enable Windows 7 compatibility mode for the <path-to-game>/NFS16.exe file.[11]
|
|---|
| Disable Windows DVR (if using Windows 10)[11] |
|---|
| (for HDD) Install the game on D: (if pagefile is on C: by default; otherwise - in reverse)[11] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 11 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Havok | |
| Interface | Qt |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 7 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-4130 | Intel Core i5-4690 |
| System memory (RAM) | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti AMD Radeon HD 7850 2 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 AMD Radeon R9 290 4 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ following the mobile-exclusive Need for Speed: No Limits.
- ↑ File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/1262540/in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (1262540) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
References
- ↑ Need for Speed FAQ (Archived) - last accessed on December 1, 2023
- ↑ "The PC version of this Software uses Origin Online Activation and Sony DADC Austria AG’s Denuvo content protection technology". Need for Speed EULA.
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ Need for Speed on Twitter: "@DeanRheims NFS will require an online connection, but the benefits are nice. More variety and a more rewarding experience with friends." - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Re: Anti Aliasing for PC Version! - Answer HQ - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ This mod for Need for Speed removes its annoying chromatic aberration and vignette effects | DSOGaming | The Dark Side Of Gaming
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide machine on 2021-09-04
- Copy bought on Origin itself. May apply to keys as well, based on experiences from Battlefield: Hardline and Need for Speed Payback.
- ↑ Verified by User:Hargabt on 2023-01-22
- I own the game in Origin and other languages except Russian and Polish are absent Origin copies. This should not apply to Steam version, based on my experience of having a copy of NFS Heat on Steam and all languages on it being available.
- ↑ /r/NeedForSpeed - Falling through the map - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ [2]
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 PC Issue - Map doesn't load in time