The next Need for Speed game – NFS Payback[1] – from Swedish studio Ghost Games is almost here, with worldwide launch slated for Friday, November 10. But as with other titles, EA is providing early access to its dedicated users: those with EA Access[2] on Xbox One and Origin Access[3] on PC. NFS Payback has been out since Thursday for subscribers of those two services, and it's coming to Deluxe Edition pre-orders on Tuesday, November 7.
Developed with Frostbite 3, the latest NFS takes a story-based approach just like its predecessor[4], though the cut-scenes aren't live-action. It follows three main characters – Tyler Morgan, Sean McAlister, and Jessica Miller – as they go up against The House, the ruling underworld cartel of Fortune Valley, which is directly inspired by Las Vegas and the surrounding Nevada desert. One of the game's villains, Lina Navarro, is played by The Expanse[5] actor Dominique Tipper.
NFS Payback Release Date, Download Size, Car List, System Requirements, and More[6]
Each of those racers has a unique set of skills, which come in handy for Fast and Furious[7]-type action set-pieces that dictate NFS Payback's single-player campaign. You'll be running from cops and cartel enforcers, while impressing other racers for a spot in the ultimate event. And in what comes as a relief, you can play it offline without an Internet connection unlike the 2015 reboot.
That's enough about the game. Let's get down to how NFS Payback performs on PC, covering what you'll need and what you can expect.
NFS Payback system requirements
Minimum requirements (for 720p at 30fps with Low preset):...
- OS: 64-bit Windows 7