Need for Speed: Payback

Need for Speed: Payback

Racing • Sport
2017

Need for Speed: Payback is an upcoming Racing/Sport game releasing on PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One. Scheduled to launch on November 10, 2017.

Developed by Ghost Games and published by Electronic Arts.

Release Date: 11/11/2017

Released
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trailer

Story

In the city of Fortune Valley, skilled driver Tyler Morgan and his crewmates - off-roader Sean MacAllister, skilled spy Jessica Miller, and trusty mechanic Ravindra Chaudhry - live it up in the underground scene of street racing. However, after a job set by race fixer Lina Navarro ends in a shocking betrayal, Ty and his crew, partnered with "the Gambler" Marcus Weir, plot their revenge against the House, a nasty cartel running Fortune Valley's underground, by entering the Outlaw's Rush, a high-stakes street race where the elites race against each other. Action-packed chases, tight-knit street crews, and high-octane showdowns await in Fortune Valley.

It's time...for PAYBACK!

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

PlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox One

Genres

RacingSport

Developer

  • Ghost Games

Publisher

  • Electronic Arts

Player Perspective

Third person

Multiplayer

  • Online: up to 8 players

Part of

  • Need for Speed franchise
  • Formula 1 franchise

Ratings & Reviews

54%
Critic Score
16 reviews
62%
User Score
206 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionOpen world

Game Modes

Single playerMultiplayer

Key Features

street racingrevengesequeldigital distributionxbox one x enhancedloot boxesea appvehicle customization

Game Engine

Built with Frostbite 3

Release Information

Primary Release Date

November 10, 2017

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

PlayStation 4

November 10, 2017
November 10, 2017
November 10, 2017

PC (Microsoft Windows)

November 10, 2017

Xbox One

November 10, 2017
November 10, 2017

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for Need for Speed: Payback on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:50 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
memory:32 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:100 GB available space (NVMe SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with Need for Speed: Payback, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about Need for Speed: Payback