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Difference between revisions of "Need for Speed: The Run"

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{{Infobox game
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{{Infobox
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|cover       = Need for Speed The Run cover.jpg
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|cover         = need for speed the run.jpg
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|developers  =
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|developer     = [[Wikipedia:EA Black Box|EA Black Box]]
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|EA Black Box}}
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|publisher     = [[Wikipedia:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]]
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|publishers  =
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|engine         = [[Wikipedia:Frostbite 2|Frostbite 2]]
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}}
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|release dates = November 15, 2011
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C-SoftClub|Russia}}
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|engines      =
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Frostbite 2}}
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|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 15, 2011}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|need-for-speed-the-run|69}}
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<!-- {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} -->
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|need-for-speed-the-run|67}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | No microtransactions}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person, Third-person}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Racing}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Automobile, Off-roading, Street racing}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary, North America}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Need for Speed}}
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|steam appid  =
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|steam appid side =
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|gogcom id    =
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|gogcom id side =
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|official site= https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-the-run
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|hltb        = 6483
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|lutris      = need-for-speed-the-run
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|mobygames    = 53576
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|strategywiki = Need for Speed: The Run
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|wikipedia    = Need for Speed: The Run
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|winehq      = 13745
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|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Need for Speed}}
 
  
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'''General information'''
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{{Introduction
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{{mm}} [http://www.needforspeed.com/the-run Official Website]
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|introduction      = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a {{Glossary:singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:multiplayer}} {{Glossary:racing}} game developed by [[Company:EA Black Box|EA Black Box]] and published by [[Company:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]]. It is the eighteenth entry in the ''[[Series:Need for Speed|Need for Speed]]'' series and the first title in the series to utilize the Frostbite engine.
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{{mm}} [http://nfs.wikia.com/wiki/Need_for_Speed_Wiki Need for Speed Wiki]
 
  
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== Availability ==
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Unlike previous ''Need for Speed'' titles, ''The Run'' does not feature an open world. The game's story mode has players assumes the role of an street racer named Jack Rourke, as he is taking part in a large-scale race from San Francisco to New York while being chased by the Mob and authority alike.
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{{Availability Table|
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.origin.com/store/ea/en_US/DisplayProductDetailsPage/productID.231088400 Origin] | {{ID|Origin}} | }}
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|release history  = It was released in North America on November 15, 2011, followed by Europe on November 18, 2011.
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-NFSR/need-for-speed-the-run GamersGate] | {{ID|Origin}} | }}
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/Electronic-Arts-40844ed-Run2-Speed/dp/B0060NQT9W/ Amazon] | {{ID|Origin}} | }}
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|current state    =
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}}
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==Availability==
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{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail |  | Origin |  |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B00IDIEI0Y | Origin |  |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Origin | need-for-speed/need-for-speed-the-run | Origin |  |  | Windows | unavailable}}
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}}
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{{ii}} This game is no longer available digitally.
 +
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Origin}}.
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{{ii}} Signature Edition Booster Pack was included in the 1.1 update.
 +
{{ii}} Supercars Pack was not released for PC, but the vehicles are in the game files, and can be unlocked.
 +
{{--}} Italian Pack, and Heroes and Villains Pack were not released for PC.
 +
{{--}} Due to online servers shutdown, the game will softlock on "Connecting to Autolog servers ...", the only solution is to [[#Stuck_on_.22Connecting_to_Autolog_servers....22_window|restrict the internet access for the game]].
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 +
===Version differences===
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{{ii}} Limited Edition content includes the Lamborghini Aventador, Porsche 911 Carrera S, Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, and 5 exclusive challenges.
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 +
==Game data==
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{{Image|NFSTRGeneral.png|General options menu}}
 +
 
 +
===Configuration file(s) location===
 +
{{Game data|
 +
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\NFSTR\settings\*.*}}
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}}
 +
 
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===Save game data location===
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{{Game data|
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\NFSTR\settings\*.*}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 +
{{Save game cloud syncing
 +
|discord                  =
 +
|discord notes            =
 +
|epic games launcher      =
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|epic games launcher notes =
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|gog galaxy                =
 +
|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                    = true
 +
|origin notes              =
 +
|steam cloud              =
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
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|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =
 +
|xbox cloud                =
 +
|xbox cloud notes          =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Video==
 +
{{Image|NFSTRVideo.png|Video options menu}}
 +
{{Image|NFSTRVideo2.png|Advance video options menu}}
 +
{{Video
 +
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/need-speed-run/en
 +
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 +
|multimonitor wsgf award    = gold
 +
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
 +
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 +
|widescreen resolution      = true
 +
|widescreen resolution notes=
 +
|multimonitor              = true
 +
|multimonitor notes        =
 +
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 +
|ultrawidescreen notes      =
 +
|4k ultra hd                = true
 +
|4k ultra hd notes          =
 +
|fov                        = hackable
 +
|fov notes                  = Can be customized via [http://www.tocaedit.com/2017/01/need-for-speed-run-camera-control-12.html Racer_S Camera Control utility]
 +
|windowed                  = true
 +
|windowed notes            =
 +
|borderless windowed        = false
 +
|borderless windowed notes  =
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|anisotropic                = false
 +
|anisotropic notes          =
 +
|antialiasing              = false
 +
|antialiasing notes        =
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|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
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|vsync                      = true
 +
|vsync notes                = In-game Vsync caps the frame rate at 30 FPS. It is recommended to enable it in-game (if in-game Vsync is disabled, then car engine sounds are broken) and disable it in Nvidia Control panel (to remove input lag and stuttering caused by Vsync).
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|60 fps                    = limited
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|60 fps notes              = Gameplay is uncapped after ver 1.1 update, but {{term|FMV}} cutscenes and menus are capped at 30 FPS. High frame rates break engine sounds and 60fps cause tire smoke to become thicker and move faster, often filling your entire screen in snowy areas.
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|120 fps                    = limited
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|120 fps notes              =
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|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 +
|color blind                = unknown
 +
|color blind notes          =
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}}
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 +
===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]===
 +
{{ii}} DSR Supersampling AA can be enabled for GeForce GTX 600 series or later video cards with the 344.48 WHQL or newer drivers. Windows 8.1 users should run the game in Windows 7 compatibility mode to increase stability and performance. If DSR is not displayed correctly (part of the display is cut off of the monitor), exit the game, toggle the desktop resolution to a higher setting in the Nvidia Control Panel, then reboot the game. The desktop resolution can then be reverted to native.
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==Input==
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{{Image|NFSTRInput.png|In-game input options menu}}
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{{Input
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|key remap                = true
 +
|key remap notes          =
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|acceleration option      = n/a
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|acceleration option notes =
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|mouse sensitivity        = n/a
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|mouse sensitivity notes  =
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|mouse menu                = false
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|mouse menu notes          =
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|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
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|invert mouse y-axis notes =
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|touchscreen              = false
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|touchscreen notes        =
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|controller support        = true
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|controller support notes  =
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|full controller          = unknown
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|full controller notes    =
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|controller remap          = true
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|controller remap notes    =
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|controller sensitivity    = unknown
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|controller sensitivity notes=
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|invert controller y-axis  = n/a
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|invert controller y-axis notes=
 +
|xinput controllers        = hackable
 +
|xinput controllers notes  = ''See [[#Xbox_controllers_are_not_recognized|Xbox controllers are not recognized]] section.''
 +
|xbox prompts              = true
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|xbox prompts notes        = [[Controller:Xbox 360 Controller|Xbox 360 Controller]] hints are shown, even if you don't use it for menu. Unplug the controller to see hints for keyboard.
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|impulse triggers          = false
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|impulse triggers notes    =
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|dualshock 4              = false
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|dualshock 4 notes        =
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|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts notes  =
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|light bar support        = unknown
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|light bar support notes  =
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|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
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|tracked motion controllers= false
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|tracked motion controllers notes =
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|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
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|tracked motion prompts notes =
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|other controllers        = false
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|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
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|other button prompts notes=
 +
|controller hotplug        = unknown
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|controller hotplug notes  =
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|haptic feedback          = unknown
 +
|haptic feedback notes    =
 +
|simultaneous input        = unknown
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|simultaneous input notes  =
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|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
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|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =
 +
}}
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==Audio==
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{{Image|NFSTRAudio.png|Audio options menu}}
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{{Audio
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|separate volume          = false
 +
|separate volume notes    = Only music can be turned on/off
 +
|surround sound          = unknown
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|surround sound notes    =
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|subtitles                = true
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|subtitles notes          =
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|closed captions          = false
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|closed captions notes    =
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|mute on focus lost      = always on
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|mute on focus lost notes =
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|eax support              =
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|eax support notes        =
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|royalty free audio        = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =
 +
|red book cd audio        =
 +
|red book cd audio notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 
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{{L10n|content=
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|ref      =
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|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Traditional Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|ref      =
 +
|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Czech
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|ref      =
 +
|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Dutch
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|ref      =
 +
|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|ref      =
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|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
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|ref      =
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|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|ref      =
 +
|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = hackable
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Related files originally available in initial release but not selectable. After ver 1.1 update, the language no longer able to be used.
 +
|ref      =
 +
|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|ref      =
 +
|fan      =
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}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://www.centraldetraducoes.net.br/2011/11/traducao-do-nfs-the-run-pc.html download].
 +
|ref      =
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|ref      =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|ref      =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Mexican Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|ref      =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
}}
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 +
==Network==
 +
{{Network/Multiplayer
 +
|local play          = false
 +
|local play players  =
 +
|local play modes    =
 +
|local play notes    =
 +
|lan play            = false
 +
|lan play players    =
 +
|lan play modes      =
 +
|lan play notes      =
 +
|online play          = false
 +
|online play players  =
 +
|online play modes    =
 +
|online play notes    = Online services were shut down on August 31, 2021.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ea.com/legal/service-updates/i-q|title=EA Online Services Shutdown: I-Q|date=2022-11-12}}</ref>
 +
|asynchronous        =
 +
|asynchronous notes  =
 +
}}{{Network/Connections
 +
|matchmaking        =
 +
|matchmaking notes  =
 +
|p2p                =
 +
|p2p notes          =
 +
|dedicated          =
 +
|dedicated notes    =
 +
|self-hosting      =
 +
|self-hosting notes =
 +
|direct ip          =
 +
|direct ip notes    =
 +
}}{{Network/Ports
 +
|tcp  =
 +
|udp  =
 +
|upnp =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Issues fixed==
 +
 
 +
===Stuck on "Connecting to Autolog servers..." window===
 +
{{--}}Due to online servers shutdown, the game will softlock on "Connecting to Autolog servers ...", the only solution is to restrict the internet access for the game.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Add a Windows Firewall rule|ref=|fix=
 +
Follow [https://www.howtogeek.com/227093/how-to-block-an-application-from-accessing-the-internet-with-windows-firewall/ this guide on How-To Geek] for detailed instructions on how to block an application from accessing the internet.<br> Upon successfully following those steps, you'll be able to launch the game normally.
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}}
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 +
===Xbox controllers are not recognized===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Install a patch|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqGAFcIqSfI|title= How to play Need For Speed The Run with a XBOX 360 controller |date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Download the {{file|[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2632-xbox-controller-fix-for-need-for-speed-the-run/ .zip archive]}} containing the fix.
 +
# Extract the archive in {{P|game}}.
 +
# Connect the controller and play the game.
 +
}}
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 +
===Player car slows down, doesn′t accelerate===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=See [[#Xbox_controllers_are_not_recognized|Xbox controllers are not recognized]]|ref=|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===High Fps Issues===
 +
{{ii}} High frame rates break engine sounds and 60 fps cause tire smoke to become thicker and move faster, often filling your entire screen in snowy areas.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Run the game at 30 fps|fix=
 +
# Navigate to '''Settings''' > '''Display''' > '''Advanced Display Settings'''.
 +
# Set '''V-Sync''' property to '''On'''. This will cap framerate to 30 fps.
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}}
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 +
===Game crashes randomly===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Run the game at 30 fps|fix=
 +
# Navigate to '''Settings''' > '''Display''' > '''Advanced Display Settings'''.
 +
# Set '''V-Sync''' property to '''On'''. This will cap framerate to 30 fps.
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}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Reduce Effects quality|ref=<ref name="NFS The Run Crash Guide">[https://www.reddit.com/r/needforspeed/comments/94919d/comment/i458o1x/ ULTIMATE ANTI-CRASH GUIDE OF NEED FOR SPEED THE RUN - Reddit]</ref>|fix=
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# Navigate to '''Settings''' > '''Display''' > '''Advanced Display Settings'''.
 +
# Set '''Effects''' property to '''High''' or lower.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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== Game data ==
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===Can't run under a Virtual Machine===
−
{{Game Location Table|
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{{ii}} This issue only happens with some .exe launchers.
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{{Game Location Table/row|Windows|}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Turn off the Virtual Machine Platform|fix=
 +
# Open "Control Panel" and go to "Programs".
 +
# Click on "Turn Windows features on or off".
 +
# Search for "Virtual Machine Platform" and uncheck it.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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=== [[Cloud Syncing]] ===
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==VR support==
−
{{Save Game Cloud Syncing
+
{{VR support
−
|steam_cloud            =
+
|gg3d name                  =
−
|steam_cloud_notes      =
+
|native 3d gg3d award        =
−
|origin                 =unknown
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|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
−
|origin_notes           =
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|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
−
|uplay                 =
+
|iz3d gg3d award            =
−
|uplay_notes            =
+
|native 3d                  = unknown
−
|gamesave_manager       =true
+
|native 3d notes            =
−
|gamesave_manager_notes =
+
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
−
|gamestow               =
+
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2015/10/need-for-speed-run.html Helix Mod: Need for Speed: The Run].
−
|gamestow_notes         =
+
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
−
|synctocloud           =
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|recVRAM  = 1 GB
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{{References}}

Latest revision as of 01:58, 1 December 2023

Need for Speed: The Run
Need for Speed: The Run cover
Developers
EA Black Box
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Russia 1C-SoftClub
Engines
Frostbite 2
Release dates
Windows November 15, 2011
Reception
Metacritic 69
IGDB 67
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person, Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Racing
Vehicles Automobile, Off-roading, Street racing
Art styles Realistic
Themes Contemporary, North America
Series Need for Speed
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Need for Speed: The Run on HowLongToBeat
Need for Speed: The Run on IGDB
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Need for Speed: The Run guide on StrategyWiki
Need for Speed: The Run on MobyGames
Need for Speed: The Run on Wikipedia
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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

Need for Speed: The Run is a singleplayer and multiplayer racing game developed by EA Black Box and published by Electronic Arts. It is the eighteenth entry in the Need for Speed series and the first title in the series to utilize the Frostbite engine.

Unlike previous Need for Speed titles, The Run does not feature an open world. The game's story mode has players assumes the role of an street racer named Jack Rourke, as he is taking part in a large-scale race from San Francisco to New York while being chased by the Mob and authority alike.

It was released in North America on November 15, 2011, followed by Europe on November 18, 2011.

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Origin
Windows
Amazon.co.uk
Origin
Windows
Origin (unavailable)
Origin
Windows
This game is no longer available digitally.
All versions require Origin DRM.
Signature Edition Booster Pack was included in the 1.1 update.
Supercars Pack was not released for PC, but the vehicles are in the game files, and can be unlocked.
Italian Pack, and Heroes and Villains Pack were not released for PC.
Due to online servers shutdown, the game will softlock on "Connecting to Autolog servers ...", the only solution is to restrict the internet access for the game.

Version differences

Limited Edition content includes the Lamborghini Aventador, Porsche 911 Carrera S, Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, and 5 exclusive challenges.

Game data

General options menu
General options menu

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\NFSTR\settings\*.*

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\NFSTR\settings\*.*

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Origin
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.

Video

Video options menu
Video options menu
Advance video options menu
Advance video options menu

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Can be customized via Racer_S Camera Control utility
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
In-game Vsync caps the frame rate at 30 FPS. It is recommended to enable it in-game (if in-game Vsync is disabled, then car engine sounds are broken) and disable it in Nvidia Control panel (to remove input lag and stuttering caused by Vsync).
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Gameplay is uncapped after ver 1.1 update, but FMV cutscenes and menus are capped at 30 FPS. High frame rates break engine sounds and 60fps cause tire smoke to become thicker and move faster, often filling your entire screen in snowy areas.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Anti-aliasing (AA)

DSR Supersampling AA can be enabled for GeForce GTX 600 series or later video cards with the 344.48 WHQL or newer drivers. Windows 8.1 users should run the game in Windows 7 compatibility mode to increase stability and performance. If DSR is not displayed correctly (part of the display is cut off of the monitor), exit the game, toggle the desktop resolution to a higher setting in the Nvidia Control Panel, then reboot the game. The desktop resolution can then be reverted to native.

Input

In-game input options menu
In-game input options menu

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
See Xbox controllers are not recognized section.
Xbox button prompts
Xbox 360 Controller hints are shown, even if you don't use it for menu. Unplug the controller to see hints for keyboard.
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Generic/other controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio options menu
Audio options menu

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Only music can be turned on/off
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Traditional Chinese
Czech
Dutch
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Related files originally available in initial release but not selectable. After ver 1.1 update, the language no longer able to be used.
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation, download.
Russian
Spanish
Latin American Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
Local play
LAN play
Online play
Online services were shut down on August 31, 2021.[1]

Issues fixed

Stuck on "Connecting to Autolog servers..." window

Due to online servers shutdown, the game will softlock on "Connecting to Autolog servers ...", the only solution is to restrict the internet access for the game.
Add a Windows Firewall rule

Follow this guide on How-To Geek for detailed instructions on how to block an application from accessing the internet.
Upon successfully following those steps, you'll be able to launch the game normally.

Xbox controllers are not recognized

Install a patch[2]
  1. Download the .zip archive containing the fix.
  2. Extract the archive in <path-to-game>.
  3. Connect the controller and play the game.

Player car slows down, doesn′t accelerate

See Xbox controllers are not recognized

High Fps Issues

High frame rates break engine sounds and 60 fps cause tire smoke to become thicker and move faster, often filling your entire screen in snowy areas.
Run the game at 30 fps
  1. Navigate to Settings > Display > Advanced Display Settings.
  2. Set V-Sync property to On. This will cap framerate to 30 fps.

Game crashes randomly

Run the game at 30 fps
  1. Navigate to Settings > Display > Advanced Display Settings.
  2. Set V-Sync property to On. This will cap framerate to 30 fps.
Reduce Effects quality[3]
  1. Navigate to Settings > Display > Advanced Display Settings.
  2. Set Effects property to High or lower.

Can't run under a Virtual Machine

This issue only happens with some .exe launchers.
Turn off the Virtual Machine Platform
  1. Open "Control Panel" and go to "Programs".
  2. Click on "Turn Windows features on or off".
  3. Search for "Virtual Machine Platform" and uncheck it.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
Use Helix Mod: Need for Speed: The Run.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.
Uses the Enlighten middleware for Global Illumination.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Vista SP2, 7 7 64-bit
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 3.0 GHz or AMD Equivalent Intel Core 2 Quad 3.0 GHz or AMD Equivalent
System memory (RAM) 3 GB 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 18 GB
Video card (GPU) ATI Radeon HD 4870
Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
512 MB of VRAM
DirectX 10 compatible 		AMD Radeon HD 6950
Nvidia GeForce GTX 560
1 GB of VRAM
DirectX 11 compatible
Sound (audio device) DirectX compatible
Controller Keyboard or Gamepad or Steering Wheel
Other 512 KBPS or faster Internet connection


References